Schedule a visit with a local fire professional to assess wildfire risk to your home and land.

Flathead Conservation District empowers landowners to be better stewards of natural resources.

This program provides landowners with technical support and cost-share assistance to implement conservation practices on private property.

Funding assistance may be available to offset the costs of septic maintenance (pumping) in some priority areas of Lake and Flathead counties, including proximity to surface water (500 feet or less). Check your local Conservation District’s website or contact them to find out if you are eligible.

If you are planning to work in or near a stream, you must get a 310 permit first. It's free. Visit your local Conservation District to find out what permits are required. Careful planning helps prevent degradation of our stream and rivers.

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Through the Pollinator Initiative, Flathead Conservation District provides participants with free wildflower seed to build pollinator gardens. Pollinator gardens provide habitat and food sources for native pollinators and beneficial insects including bees, butterflies, and moths.

Learn about nonpoint source pollution, its effects on our local surface waterbodies, and how individuals can take action to help reduce this pollution and mitigate these effects… by planting beautiful rain gardens full of native plants.

Montana State University’s Forestry Extension Program offers forest stewardship planning workshops during the summer to assist you in creating a personalized forest stewardship plan for your property.

Learn about your forest, what tree species you have, how they are growing, what animals share your forest, fire risk, and more. As part of the course, you will have a personalized site visit with a natural resource professional.

Federal land management and funding assistance for farmers and forest landowners to prevent soil erosion, improve wildlife habitat, improve irrigation, and protect from forest fires.

Flathead County Extension offers Master Gardener Courses in horticulture and urban gardening online throughout the year. Whether you are an aspiring green thumb or a seasoned gardener looking to enhance your skills, these courses cater to a diverse range of gardening enthusiasts.

Be a steward of your neighborhood's storm drain to prevent flooding and improve water quality. Find out how to volunteer for Kalispell’s Adopt-A-Drain Program.

Explore best practices for safe pesticide application, container recycling, and waste disposal, including local pesticide waste pickup events. Learn about health concerns, pesticide alternatives, and effects on wildlife. Join this network of experts, educators, and community members committed to reducing pesticide pollution in our waters.

Learn to how protect your property, livestock, and bears with this kit, which includes the 'Living in Bear Country' flyer, a property checklist, tips on bear-proofing garbage, and more.

Do you own a vacation rental? Request this bear safety kit to place in your rental, along with a reimbursement coupon for a bear-resistant canister.