NORTH AMERICA SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT

The Montana Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology
Current projects and chapter members.
www.conbio.org

Custer National Forest
National grasslands, ranger districts, forest history, buy books, maps.
gorp.away.com

Climate of Montana
Narrative written by the State Climatologists and published by the National Climatic Data Center.
www.wrcc.dri.edu

Montana Land Reliance
A non-profit land trust that preserves and conserves private lands through conservation easements.
www.mtlandreliance.org

The Montana Legacy Project
Conservancy project in western Montana, promoting wildlife, recreation, and sustainable forestry.
www.themontanalegacyproject.org

Montana Natural Heritage Program
Information on the state's native species and habitats, emphasizing those of conservation concern.
nhp.nris.state.mt.us

Montana Academy of Sciences
Volunteer, non-profit organization promoting the advancement of science and scientific studies throughout the state.
www.scienceMT.org

Montana Trout
A nonprofit organization that procures and administer funds garnered from grants and donations into wild trout habitat restoration projects.
www.montanatrout.org

Montana Wildlife Federation
Advocacy organization for big game and non-game species, habitat management using hunting, fishing, water quality, and public access issues.
www.montanawildlife.com

Montana Animal Field Guide
Information on identification, habitat, ecology, reproduction, range, and distribution of Montana's animal species, with references and photographs.
fwp.state.mt.us

Montana Tree Identification
7th grade science students have created a web site to help residents identify the trees in their area. Includes classification keys and contact information.
home.centurytel.net

Montana Water Center
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.
water.montana.edu

The Montana Watercourse
Statewide water education program providing information and curriculum materials on water resources, watersheds, water quality, treatment, monitoring, and related topics.
www.mtwatercourse.org

Teller Wildlife Refuge
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.
www.tellerwildlife.org

Montana Climate Change Advisory Committee
Committee appointed to investigate global climate issues and make recommendations for state policy and actions. Includes technical analyses and the final report issued in November 2007.
www.mtclimatechange.us

Montanans Against Toxic Burning
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.
www.notoxicburning.org

Montana Natural Resource Information System
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).
nris.state.mt.us

Montana Association of Conservation Districts
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.
www.macdnet.org