by Merle Ann Loman | Mar 9, 2010 | Clark Fork, Conservation/benefits/organizations, Event
Join Clark Fork Coalition and
Montana Trout Unlimited
for the 3rd Annual ‘Guiding Without the Dam’
FWP biologists will describe the state of the fishery at the 2nd anniversary of the removal of Milltown Dam, with special focus on the upper Clark Fork and Flint-Rock drainages, as well as the Clark Fork-Blackfoot confluence.
- WHEN: Wed. March 10, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- WHERE: CFC office, 140 S 4th W.
- FOOD/BEV: Pizza and Beer
RSVP to info@clarkfork.org – Call 542.0539 with questions
140 S 4th Street West
Missoula, MT 59801-2703
(406) 542-0539
Get directions
In the meantime, help improve the fishery by weighing in on bull trout habitat today! As Montana’s largest native trout and our primary indicator of watershed health, it’s important to safeguard the rivers, lakes, and streams that bull trout call home. Help us make sure the USFWS proposed critical habitat for bull trout is clean, cool, and connected.
SUBMIT COMMENTS today, and ask to include critical habitat for bull trout in the upper river.
by Merle Ann Loman | Aug 25, 2009 | Blackfoot, Conservation/benefits/organizations
Here is a post dedicated to our neighbors, Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited in Missoula, Montana.
A message from our friend, Jerry O’Connell:
For the past 20 years, our Big Blackfoot Chapter Trout Unlimited (BBCTU) has done more watershed restoration and preservation than any other chapter in the US. It has gained national acclaim and recognition for the hundreds of miles of restored and protected tributaries of the Big Blackfoot River. Over the years, BBCTU has set the standard for designing, managing, and executing boots-and-shovels projects at the grass roots level.
BBCTU has done all of this without a single fundraising event. However, we feel it’s time to break that tradition as we celebrate these two decades of progress. Thus, we’ll be holding our 20th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 12, 2009, complete with bus tours of some of our projects, cocktails, a pitchfork BBQ and an auction with some very unique items (need a steer?). It’ll be at the Rolling Stone Ranch in Ovando, right in the heart of the Blackfoot Valley.
Please come! Pass the word to your friends – the more the merrier. You can call me (244-5612) or the BBCTU offices (677-6454) to make reservations. It’s a bargain at $25 each (or $50 will get you dinner and a Monte Dolack print of the Blackfoot). Email Jerry at joconnell@blackfoot.net.
Merle’s note: What a way to break tradition. If you can make this event, DO IT! It will be an amazing gathering loaded with fun and you will mingle with some of Montana’s interesting, caring and socially and environmentally involved people.
About Trout Slayer and Bayern Brewery
The original brew was called Trout Slayer Ale but in 2007 on the 20th anniversary of Bayern Brewing, the oldest brewery (and in my opinion the best) in Montana decided to give Trout Slayer Ale a new face to best reflect Bayern Brewing’s environmental company philosophy.
Their search for a more appropriate name kept them coming back to “Dancing Trout.” Whether as a fishing term or in various spiritual expressions of music and dance, Dancing Trout became a symbol of celebrating life and the lifestyle embraced by Montana.
So, they also endorsed Montana Trout Unlimited. The name change to Dancing Trout Ale was not merely a cosmetic one. They knew that it was time to brew a beer with a cause. We presented the idea of making Bayern Brewing’s Dancing Trout Ale the official beer sponsor of Montana Trout Unlimited (www.montanatu.org) and were met with the organization’s immediate support and enthusiasm. Bayern Brewing pledges a portion of all merchandise and every case of beer sold to Montana Trout Unlimited to support the preservation of Montana’s trout habitat.
To order Dancing Trout gear click here
To order Dancing Trout Ale online click here
For a signed print of the original Dancing Trout artwork contact Kate at
406-543-0054 or kate@montanatu.org
Bitter Root TU Commissioned Artwork by Monte Dolack
By the way, visit another post about Dancing Trout on the fantastic Missoula beer blog, the Grizzly Growler.
by Merle Ann Loman | Feb 18, 2009 | Conservation/benefits/organizations
Posted from an email by Clark Fork Coalition:
Support the Big Sky Rivers Act TODAY! Join us Friday for River Lobby Day.
Your river needs you this week.
Please voice your support for HB 455, the “Big Sky Rivers Act,” up THIS THURSDAY, February 19 in the House Local Government Committee.
1) Leave a message for your Representative at 406-444-4800
2) Email a brief message of support directly to your Representative
3) Send your support to the entire House Local Government Committee: send emails to kbutcher@mt.gov
Join us this Friday, Feb 20th, at the Capitol!
8:30 am – Vans leave from CFC office in Missoula.
10:30 am – Meet at the Rotunda and tour the Capitol building.
11:00 am – “Lobbying and Legislature Basics” with Brianna Randall of the Clark Fork Coalition, Sarah Cobler of Montana Conservation Voters, and other policy mentors.
12:00 pm – Lunch with selected Representatives and Senators (food provided).
1:00 pm – View House and Senate floor sessions from the gallery.
2:00 pm – Join a mentor to attend committee hearings or lobby your elected officals on the Coalition’s priority bills.
4:30 pm – Leave Capitol and swing by the Blackfoot River Brewing Company to meet and greet other Coalition members and river supporters.
Please RSVP by Weds 2/18 to attend or carpool: info@clarkfork.org or 542-0539 x200.
by Merle Ann Loman | Jan 24, 2009 | Conservation/benefits/organizations, ii Summer
Trout Unlimited On the Rise
Clark Fork River: Missoula, MT
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00 PM Run Time: 30 min.
OUTDR 153 on Dish Network
Genre: Sports, Sports non-event
First Aired: Jan 23, 2009
Topic: Fishing the Clark Fork River
For me, the jury is out on this new TU TV show, but in this episode, my favorite outfitter is fishing with Host Frank Smethurst. Check it out.
One of our clients saw it and emailed, “Hey Jack, I saw you this morning on Trout Unlimited TV fishing the Clark Fork. In early July and I will try to fish a day or two with you. The Clark Fork looked like a lot of fun. Hope all is well.”
by Merle Ann Loman | Jan 21, 2009 | Clark Fork
Join us to hear updates on the Milltown Dam Removal and River Restoration project. Speakers include David Schmetterling, FWP; Russ Forba, EPA; and Doug Martin, NRDP.
UPDATE ON:
Timeline for remaining cleanup
Upcoming river restoration
Fisheries health
After plugging the Clark Fork-Blackfoor confluence for 100 years, the dam is a part of history.
Milltown Cleanup Update for Guides
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 5:30-7:30PM, the Clark Fork Coalition and Montana Trout Unlimited will co-host Guiding Without the Dam, an update for guides on the Milltown cleanup project, at the Coalition offices at 140 S. 4th St. W. Free pizza and beer will be served.
Please RSVP to info@clarkfork.org or 406-542-0539.
Clark Fork Coalition
Montana Trout Unlimited
