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A non-profit land trust that preserves and conserves private lands through conservation easements.
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Montana Land Reliance Land Trust Conservation Easements Provides full deductibility of the donative value of a conservation easement More Information Montana Income Tax Credit 2004 Conservation Award Montana Land Reliance The Ruby Habitat Research Foundation is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural resources and social and...A site in western Montana for environmental education, guest accommodations, land and water conservation, and several annual events. It is a private, non-profit organization.
http://www.tellerwildlife.org/
Private, nonprofit organization that works with and on behalf of government agency employees to effect fundamental change in the way their resource agencies conduct the public's business. Describes the organization and its current state issues.
http://www.peer.org/montana/
Organization for units of local government designed to help citizens conserve their soil, water, flora and fauna, and other renewable natural resources. Describes their history and purpose, provides informational links and listings/links for county conservation districts.
http://www.macdnet.org/
Current projects and chapter members.
http://www.forestry.umt.edu/organizations/mtscb
Central source for information and technical assistance from the state Natural Heritage Program (biological diversity data), Water Information System (data on water resources, riparian areas, water rights, and other topics), and Geographic Information System (GIS).
http://nris.state.mt.us/
Organization opposed to a proposal to burn scrap tires in a cement kiln in Gallatin County. Information about concerns regarding air quality and health, as well as about other uses for old tires.
http://www.notoxicburning.org
7th grade science students have created a web site to help residents identify the trees in their area. Includes classification keys and contact information.
http://home.centurytel.net/sha/trees.html
Information on the state's native species and habitats, emphasizing those of conservation concern.
http://nhp.nris.state.mt.us/
Information and research on a wide range of water-related topics, including drought and climate, fisheries health, water supply and wastewater systems, and water quality.
http://water.montana.edu/
National grasslands, ranger districts, forest history, buy books, maps.
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resour.../US_National_Forest/mt_custe.htm
Information on identification, habitat, ecology, reproduction, range, and distribution of Montana's animal species, with references and photographs.
http://fwp.state.mt.us/fieldguide/
A nonprofit organization that procures and administer funds garnered from grants and donations into wild trout habitat restoration projects.
http://www.montanatrout.org/
Advocacy organization for big game and non-game species, habitat management using hunting, fishing, water quality, and public access issues.
http://www.montanawildlife.com/