Web Directory

» Climate of Montana
   Narrative written by the State Climatologists and published by the National Climatic Data Center.
   http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/narratives/MONTANA.htm

» GORP: Custer National Forest Guide
   Great Outdoor Recreation Pages presents information on the National grasslands and forest.
   http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/custer-national-forest-national-forests-outdoor-pp2-guide-cid8939-ctid562.html

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

» 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 conser
   http://www.macdnet.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.
   http://www.mtclimatechange.us/

» Montana Field Guides
   Information on ecological systems, plants, lichen, and identification, habitat, ecology, reproduction, range, and distribution of the state's animal species, with references and photographs.
   http://fieldguide.mt.gov/

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

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

» 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 Sys
   http://nris.state.mt.us/

» Montana Plant Life
   Articles, images, and information on flowering, medicinal, edible and poisonous plants of Montana.
   http://montana.plant-life.org/

» 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.
   http://home.centurytel.net/sha/trees.html

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

» 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.
   http://water.montana.edu/

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

» 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.
   http://www.notoxicburning.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.
   http://www.theteller.org

» The Montana Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology
   Current projects and chapter members.
   http://www.conbio.org/chapters/montana/

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

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