North Fork Preservation Association

05/30/2026

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/flathead/newsroom/releases/flathead-national-forest-releases-draft-decision-notice

(Kalispell, MT, May 29, 2026) — The Flathead National Forest has prepared an updated environmental assessment, draft decision notice, finding of no signifi

05/18/2026

https://www.npr.org/2026/05/18/nx-s1-5734484/trump-montana-climate-change-indigenous-tribes-wildfires

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are moving forward with their climate plan despite the loss of state support and federal funding.

04/28/2026

Happy Spring! A few NFPA board members enjoyed a jaunt at Covey Meadow before the April board meeting.

04/25/2026

Here’s an excellent article by Maggie Dresser for Flathead Living about the intertwined history of the Three Forks of the Flathead River and the creation of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act...

On Oct. 23, 1956, a crew of geologists and specialized equipment operators traveled five miles south of U.S. Highway 2 from the Bear Creek confluence along the upper Middle Fork Flathead River where they drilled four test holes roughly 150 feet into the sedimentary argillite. Situated just above a t...

04/23/2026

Here's an excellent, well-researched article by Tristan Scott of the Flathead Beacon on the continuing effort to deal with selenium pollution in the trans-boundary Elk-Kootenai watershed. Recommended reading . . .

Tribal governments from Montana, Idaho and British Columbia (B.C.) are closing ranks to oppose a coal mine expansion project in the shared Kootenai River watershed, describing a proposal to build out the mine’s footprint as short-sighted in light of an ongoing international inquiry into a cross-bo...

04/22/2026

North Forkers and valley friends enjoyed Flathead Rivers Alliance Rivers Run Down Speaker Series last night with FRA Board Member Jedd Sankar-Gorton and NFPA board member Roger Sullivan presenting on the past and future of North Fork mining. Thank to all for an informative evening!

04/20/2026

https://www.flatheadrivers.org/events/rivers-rundown-speaker-series-river-history

Join Flathead Rivers Alliance for a Rivers Rundown Speaker Series event focused on river history. Hear from Jedd Sankar-Gorton and the North Fork Preservation Association about the fight to protect the North Fork Flathead River and the broader history of the drainage. April 21, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:3

04/12/2026

The ruling allows the selenium standard for Lake Koocanusa to stand.

04/12/2026

Transplant sow 1126F’s successful birth signals change for Greater Yellowstone grizzly resilience, legal status.

04/08/2026

Spring is here and river season is just around the corner on the Flathead River system 🌊

This year is extra special as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wild & Scenic designation of these incredible rivers. For five decades, this protection has helped keep the North, Middle, and South Forks wild, clean, and free-flowing and it’s up to all of us to carry that legacy forward.

We’ve got a full lineup of spring events to get you ready for the season:
✔️ Glacier Conversations
✔️ Rivers Rundown Speaker Series
✔️ River Ambassador & Citizen Scientist Trainings
✔️ River Safety Fair
✔️ Earth Day River Access Cleanup
And so much more!!!

Whether you want to learn, volunteer, or simply connect with others who love these rivers, there’s something for everyone.

👉 Check out the full calendar and join us this spring: www.flatheadrivers.org/events

Let’s make this 50th anniversary year one to remember 💙