Stillwater Valley Watershed Council

Stillwater Valley Watershed Council Working together to improve our rural Montana lifestyle. We strive to protect, restore and conserve Stillwater Valley natural resources.

The Stillwater Valley Watershed Council will provide an open forum in which all interested parties may work in a collaborative effort to sustain our rural quality of life and protect and enhance our natural resources. We seek to understand all points of view, come to a common goal and work for practical solutions. We are committed to research and educating our Valley residents and the public about

our watershed and the steps we can take to preserve and maintain the integrity of the river, the land and the beauty of our valley. As a group of dedicated volunteers, we have received wonderful support from Stillwater County W**d District and the Stillwater Conservation District. We will endeavor to bring together public, private and government resources, funding, and grants to achieve our goals.

05/27/2026

When wildfire threatens communities and homes, minutes matter. Having an evacuation plan in place before smoke is on the horizon can make the difference between a safe exit and a dangerous scramble. Use this checklist to build YOUR evacuation plan this Wildfire Awareness Month:

🗺️ Know your routes. Identify at least two ways out of your neighborhood. Check for road closures during fire season and keep a paper map in your vehicle as a backup.

📍 Set a meeting point. Choose a rally point outside your neighborhood where your household will reunite if separated. Make sure everyone knows the address.

🎒 Pack a go-bag. Keep a bag ready with essentials, including medications, important documents, chargers, water, snacks, and clothes for 72 hours. Include supplies for pets and children.

🔔 Sign up for emergency alerts. Register for your county's emergency notification system and save MTFIREINFO.org for updated fire information.

🏃 Practice your plan. Run a household drill so everyone knows what to do when you receive an evacuation order. A practiced plan is a faster plan.

⏰ Don't wait for an evacuation order to start planning. Learn more about evacuation planning and download a free evacuation planning template today at MTFIREINFO.ORG

05/27/2026

Summer is here and many w**d managers have already been spraying along our roadways, but please, if you see the signs, take care to slow down and pay attention!

🌿 ATTENTION Stillwater Watershed landowners! Enrollment is now open for the Stillwater Valley Watershed Council’s Cooper...
05/22/2026

🌿 ATTENTION Stillwater Watershed landowners!

Enrollment is now open for the Stillwater Valley Watershed Council’s Cooperative W**d Control Program. Since 2011, SVWC has partnered with local property owners to fight noxious w**ds and protect the valley’s natural resources from theses ongoing threats. Whether you own less than 20 acres or more than 20 acres, you’re invited to join this community-wide effort to help keep the Stillwater Valley healthy and thriving for everyone.

Why join SVWC’s Cooperative W**d Control Program? Landowners of all property sizes can benefit from working together to combat noxious w**ds across the Stillwater Watershed.

Program benefits include:
• Coordinated w**d management efforts across neighboring properties
• Access to professional guidance and w**d control expertise
• Reduced spread of invasive w**ds that threaten pasture, crops, wildlife habitat, and native plants
• Healthier land, improved forage, and stronger ecosystem resilience
• Cost savings and cost-share opportunities
• Supporting long-term protection of the Stillwater Valley’s natural resources.

By participating, landowners become part of a community-wide effort to protect the health, productivity, and beauty of the valley for future generations.

Get on our list now!

Small Acreage (20 Acres or Less)

05/20/2026
🩲➡️🌱Cedar joined the “Soil Your Undies” challenge by burying 100% cotton underwear in one of her raised beds to see how ...
05/20/2026

🩲➡️🌱
Cedar joined the “Soil Your Undies” challenge by burying 100% cotton underwear in one of her raised beds to see how active the soil biology really is.

The more the fabric breaks down, the healthier the soil food web is working underground.

Now we wait… 👀

Have you soiled your un**es yet? There's still time!
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05/19/2026

Don't let Houndstongue’s pretty purple flowers fool you! This invasive plant is toxic to livestock and produces "velcro" seeds that hitchhike on your clothes and pets. Spot these leafy rosettes now to help keep Wyoming’s rangelands healthy and bur-free this spring!

Lot's happening in our watershed!
05/19/2026

Lot's happening in our watershed!

What an exciting turnout last night for the first of two "Living with Fire in Stillwater County" community events. Join ...
05/19/2026

What an exciting turnout last night for the first of two "Living with Fire in Stillwater County" community events.

Join us tonight at the Fishtail Community Center at 6:30 PM to learn about wildfire preparedness in Stillwater County!

Columbus Fire Rescue
Montana DNRC
Stillwater Co. MT DES

Tonight’s the night! Join us at the Palladium Draughthaus in Columbus at 6:30 PM to learn about wildfire preparedness in...
05/18/2026

Tonight’s the night! Join us at the Palladium Draughthaus in Columbus at 6:30 PM to learn about wildfire preparedness in Stillwater County. If you can't make it tonight, we'll be doing it again at the Fishtail Community Center tomorrow evening!

We hope to see you there!

Columbus Fire Rescue

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Absarokee, MT
59001

Telephone

+14067801249

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