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Our Birds Call This Home, Riparian Best management
We have partnered with the Bitterroot Audubon Chapter and Five Valleys Audubon to craft these brochures, designed for landowners who live along Montana waterways and have opportunities to manage their lands with birds in mind. View or download a brochure specific to the Bitterroot/Clark Fork watersheds or one for all of Montana.
P.D. Skaar's
Montana Bird Distribution, Seventh Edition
Montana Bird Distribution is a book of maps showing the distribution of the 427 bird species found in Montana. The book uses bird sightings submitted by volunteers and professionals to identify where birds are found in the state; it is a compilation of ~ 900,000 bird observations. The 7th Edition of this important reference book is now available. The book is $15, plus $5 shipping and handling ($20 total). Order Today.
This new book is accompanied by a 2012 Bird Checklist for Montana. Paper copies are now available. You can download it HERE.
the need for stream vegetative buffers: what the science says
In our work on stream setbacks, we are consistently asked to "show the science". What does the scientific literature say? To answer this, we have completed three publications on the size of stream vegetative buffers needed to protect water quality, fish & aquatic habitat, and wildlife & wildlife habitat. Learn more.
Impacts of 404 Permits on Wetlands and Waterways in Montana
and Recommendations for Program Improvement
In August 2005, Montana Audubon updated its guide to how wetlands are protected under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act -- and how the 404 program is impacting wetlands and waterways in Montana. Learn more.
A Planning Guide for Protecting Montana's Wetlands and
Riparian Areas
Montana's wetlands and riparian areas are increasingly threatened by development pressures. This guide discusses how land use planning decisions at the local level can address these issues. Learn more.
Learning to Go with the Flow: Streams and Bank Stabilization
Streambank stabilization projects have a cumulative impact on waterways. This eight-page brochure describes all the common bank stabilization structures that are used in river projects. It includes descriptions of the function, materials used, and cost of each structure, as well as illustrations. Learn more.