Montana Freshwater Partners

Montana Freshwater Partners Celebrating 15 years of protecting and enhancing Montana’s water resources
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A Livingston icon with roots stretching back to 1904, the Murray has long been a place where community gathers.We’re inc...
09/04/2026

A Livingston icon with roots stretching back to 1904, the Murray has long been a place where community gathers.

We’re incredibly grateful to the Murray Bar and Gil’s Goods for carrying that community spirit forward as an elite River Guardian of our Give Back to the Yellowstone program.

Thank you for your generous investment in our work and in the river that connects us all. 🫶

We had a great afternoon on the Yellowstone learning all about aquatic insects, hatch matching and what these tiny creat...
09/03/2026

We had a great afternoon on the Yellowstone learning all about aquatic insects, hatch matching and what these tiny creatures can tell us about river health!

A big thank you to The Salmonfly Project and Angler's West Fly Fishing Outfitters for making this event possible and to everyone who joined us for a closer look at life beneath the surface. 🪰

The Yellowstone River has always brought people together - and so has the Murray Bar.Through our Give Back to the Yellow...
09/02/2026

The Yellowstone River has always brought people together - and so has the Murray Bar.

Through our Give Back to the Yellowstone program, businesses and organizations can invest in river stewardship at four levels: Tributaries Sponsors, Riverbank Guardians, Yellowstone Legends, and Guardians of the Yellowstone.

Today, we’re proud to recognize Murray Bar as one of our Riverbank Guardians.

Located in the heart of Livingston, the Murray Bar and Gil’s Goods has long been a gathering place for those who love the Yellowstone. Their commitment helps advance restoration projects, community education, volunteer programs, and stewardship efforts that benefit both the river and the communities connected to it.

Conservation doesn’t happen alone - it happens when local businesses, residents, visitors, and river advocates come together around a shared commitment to the places we love.

Thank you, , for helping us give back to the Yellowstone and invest in its future.

09/01/2026

Last Wednesday, Freshwater Partners' Project Manager Ashton Bunce joined Matt Skoglund at to present on all things bison ranching and healthy streams to Montana State University Dietetics Program grad students! 🦬💧

It was a great discussion out in the field sharing how sustainable agriculture and stewarding healthy streams go hand-in-hand to build resilient landscapes.

Thank you to the students and faculty for the great discussion!

There’s no better way to reconnect with our mission - or one another - than by spending a day on the river at the heart ...
08/31/2026

There’s no better way to reconnect with our mission - or one another - than by spending a day on the river at the heart of our work.

Our board and staff recently shared a beautiful float on the Yellowstone, taking time to reconnect with the river we all love and recommit ourselves to its future.

We’re grateful for this dedicated team and for every opportunity to experience the Yellowstone together.

Thank you to the guides and outfitters who have already joined our Guides for the Yellowstone program. By giving back to...
08/31/2026

Thank you to the guides and outfitters who have already joined our Guides for the Yellowstone program. By giving back to the river that supports their businesses and way of life, these dedicated professionals are helping fund restoration projects, stewardship initiatives, and community outreach efforts throughout the Yellowstone watershed.

Their commitment is a powerful example of conservation in action.

If you’re a guide or outfitter who shares this commitment, we invite you to join us and help invest in the future of the Yellowstone River - https://freshwaterpartners.org/guides-for-the-yellowstone/

08/28/2026

River Ambassador who? 💅

Think friendly faces, practical resources and a little extra help caring for the Yellowstone. Throughout July and August, our River Ambassadors have been meeting recreators at busy Fishing Access Sites to share information about river etiquette, Leave No Trace, fish handling, bear awareness, aquatic invasive species, respecting private property - and even a little “petiquette.”

They’ve also been helping keep boat ramps moving, offering electronic pumps for inflatables, handing out reusable cleanup bags and gathering valuable information about recreational use. The goal is simple: give everyone who enjoys the Yellowstone the knowledge and tools to help protect it for generations to come.

To learn more about our ambassador program, visit freshwater partners.org.

If you recreate on any State Land in Montana, you need a Conservation License to do so! Montana Law requires all individ...
08/27/2026

If you recreate on any State Land in Montana, you need a Conservation License to do so!

Montana Law requires all individuals over the age of 12 to purchase an annual Conservation License in order to recreate on State Land, use boat ramps, Fishing Access Facilities, and more. The funds from these Licenses go towards managing recreators, maintaining facilities, and also public education in the State!

Scan the QR code to purchase your Conservation License and visit the link below to learn more:

https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/conservation-license

Give back to the Yellowstone and you could head home with some incredible new gear!Join us Saturday, September 12, for t...
08/26/2026

Give back to the Yellowstone and you could head home with some incredible new gear!

Join us Saturday, September 12, for the 5th Annual Yellowstone River Cleanup. Volunteers can float or walk an assigned section of river before gathering at Sacajawea Park for a barbecue, drinks, giveaways and raffle prizes beginning at 3 p.m.

This year’s raffle includes:
• A Sullivan Fly Rods rod and swag package valued at $500
• A Yellowstone Angler package valued at more than $539, featuring a Fenlite 9' 6-weight streamer rod, Orvis Chest/Hip Pack, RIO tippet, fishing tools and a hopper box stocked with 21 flies
• A $150 Oboz Footwear gift code
• A Park County Environmental Council swag bundle
• Additional prizes and giveaways from MFP and our generous community partners

Check-in begins at 9 a.m. in Livingston at the Sacajawea Park bandshell, in Gardiner at Parks’ Fly Shop and in Big Timber at Sweetcast Angler. River sections will be assigned at check-in, and shuttles are provided.

Bring your friends, choose a stretch and help us care for the river that gives so much to all of us!

Always pick up your dog’s p**p: on the river and at the Fishing Access Site.Dog p**p can cause serious watershed impairm...
08/25/2026

Always pick up your dog’s p**p: on the river and at the Fishing Access Site.

Dog p**p can cause serious watershed impairments such as increased bacteria, increased nutrients, and increased pathogens in our waters.

Help protect our treasured Yellowstone River by always picking up dog p**p!

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215 East Lewis, Room 207
Livingston, MT
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