Friends of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge - Links
Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Our national network of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations, engage millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences.
Our national network of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations, engage millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation experiences.
Lee Metcalf National
Wildlife Refuge
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Wildlife Refuge
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Located along the meandering Bitterroot River and surrounded by majestic towering mountains, the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge offers spectacular viewing opportunities of the landscape and wildlife. The Refuge's location in the scenic and historic Bitterroot Valley of western Montana provides a haven for wildlife.
The Refuge was established in 1963 to provide habitat for migratory birds. The name of the Refuge honors the late U.S. Senator Lee Metcalf, who was a local high school graduate and had a lifelong commitment to conservation.
The mission of the Refuge is to manage habitat for a diversity of wildlife species with emphasis on migratory birds and endangered and threatened species, and to provide compatible human benefits associated with Refuge wildlife and wildlands.
The Refuge was established in 1963 to provide habitat for migratory birds. The name of the Refuge honors the late U.S. Senator Lee Metcalf, who was a local high school graduate and had a lifelong commitment to conservation.
The mission of the Refuge is to manage habitat for a diversity of wildlife species with emphasis on migratory birds and endangered and threatened species, and to provide compatible human benefits associated with Refuge wildlife and wildlands.
The mission of the Montana Natural History Center is to promote and cultivate the appreciation, understanding and stewardship of nature through education. MNHC is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 by a group of educators who had the vision to create a natural history center as a resource for schools and the public. Originally housed on the University of Montana campus, MNHC continued to grow and outgrow its rented space at Fort Missoula. In 2004, MNHC purchased its first home at 120 Hickory Street, at the edge of McCormick Park in the heart of Missoula.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System, initiated by President Theodore Roosevelt to protect bird populations from market commercial hunting.The National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is the world's premier system of public lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife and plants. Since President Theodore Roosevelt designated Florida's Pelican Island as the first wildlife refuge in 1903, the System has grown to more than 150 million acres, 551 national wildlife refuges and other units of the Refuge System, plus 37 wetland management districts
In the fall of 1996, a group of citizens came together out of a sense of urgency that more needed to be done in the Bitterroot Valley regarding private sector land conservation. This group was alarmed by the rapid population growth in Ravalli County, by far the fastest growing county in Montana and the 10th fastest growing non-metropolitan county out of over 2,000 in the United States.
We were encouraged in our efforts by the Montana Land Reliance, Five Valleys Land Trust and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Although these land trusts had been active in Ravalli County placing land into conservation easements, they agreed that the county's fractured ownership and relatively small parcel size (by Montana's standards) made it difficult for anyone except a local land trust to undertake the job that needed to be done.
We were encouraged in our efforts by the Montana Land Reliance, Five Valleys Land Trust and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Although these land trusts had been active in Ravalli County placing land into conservation easements, they agreed that the county's fractured ownership and relatively small parcel size (by Montana's standards) made it difficult for anyone except a local land trust to undertake the job that needed to be done.
MONTANA STATE COUNCIL
Montana Trout Unlimited, or the Montana Council of Trout Unlimited, represents the 3,000 members and 13 chapters of TU in Montana. Its mission mirrors that of the national organization. A State Council consisting of representatives from each chapter and six at-large representatives governs Montana TU. Montana TU staff is comprised of three full-time employees in Missoula and one full-time employee in Helena. The State Council meets quarterly at different locations around the state.
NATIONAL TU
Trout Unlimited is America’s leading trout and salmon conservation organization. Trout Unlimited has 125,000 members and 500 volunteer-based chapters spread across the United States and Canada. TU’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore the nation’s coldwater fisheries and their habitats. Trout Unlimited is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and a grass-roots board called the National Leadership Council. The NLC is comprised of a representative from each state. Trout Unlimited’s national headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia. National staff for TU are also located in the Northwest, Northeast, upper Midwest and Southeast and Rocky Mountains.
Montana Trout Unlimited, or the Montana Council of Trout Unlimited, represents the 3,000 members and 13 chapters of TU in Montana. Its mission mirrors that of the national organization. A State Council consisting of representatives from each chapter and six at-large representatives governs Montana TU. Montana TU staff is comprised of three full-time employees in Missoula and one full-time employee in Helena. The State Council meets quarterly at different locations around the state.
NATIONAL TU
Trout Unlimited is America’s leading trout and salmon conservation organization. Trout Unlimited has 125,000 members and 500 volunteer-based chapters spread across the United States and Canada. TU’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore the nation’s coldwater fisheries and their habitats. Trout Unlimited is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and a grass-roots board called the National Leadership Council. The NLC is comprised of a representative from each state. Trout Unlimited’s national headquarters is in Arlington, Virginia. National staff for TU are also located in the Northwest, Northeast, upper Midwest and Southeast and Rocky Mountains.
The Five Valleys Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society serving the Missoula area. Our chapter formed in 1977 and is one of ten Audubon Society chapters in Montana. We promote the conservation of natural resources through our birding, conservation, and education activities. We are committed to:
Encouraging the enjoyment of wildlife and our natural heritage.
Educating others about wildlife and the need to live in harmony with nature.
Advocating actions that favor wildlife and environmentally sensitive uses of resources.
Supporting research on wildlife and the environment.
Sharing and supporting the values and objectives of the National Audubon Society and Montana Audubon while focusing on local issues and projects.
Encouraging the enjoyment of wildlife and our natural heritage.
Educating others about wildlife and the need to live in harmony with nature.
Advocating actions that favor wildlife and environmentally sensitive uses of resources.
Supporting research on wildlife and the environment.
Sharing and supporting the values and objectives of the National Audubon Society and Montana Audubon while focusing on local issues and projects.
In 2000, Stevensville, Montana joined a growing national movement to improve the quality of life in America's towns, cities and neighborhoods by reinvigorating the economic health of their historic Main Street central business districts. Developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation more than 25 years ago and administered by the non-profit National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Main Street Program has utilized a public-private partnership of private investment, local government support, and local non-profit assistance to revitalize historic commercial districts. The locally-driven, grass roots, self-help "Main Street Approach" focuses on four points: organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring.
With more than 7,500 members, and 23 affiliate clubs, Montana Wildlife Federation monitors governmental, commercial, industrial and private activities that affect our natural resources, hunting, and fishing. As the leading Montana advocacy organization for sportsmen and sportswomen, we conduct conservation, wildlife, and public resources education programs and symposiums, and engage with state agencies and the Montana legislature. Our membership is dedicated to strong conservation principles and conservation policies that perpetuate wildlife, and develop lasting environmental safeguards for wildlife habitat.
MWF members appreciate that most of their contributions go directly into issue work and that we have been nationally recognized for this type of management whereby we direct $.83 to $.93 of every dollar into making a difference for wildlife and wild places.
MWF members appreciate that most of their contributions go directly into issue work and that we have been nationally recognized for this type of management whereby we direct $.83 to $.93 of every dollar into making a difference for wildlife and wild places.
The TRCP is a 501c3 non-profit corporation that works to preserve the traditions of hunting and fishing. By building consensus among our individual and organizational partners we work to advance policy solutions on natural resource management issues of common concern. By speaking in a single voice on these key issues the TRCP represents a unique voice in the conservation debate. The positive results of our efforts are many and growing. From identifying a new major funding source for fish and wildlife stewardship in the federal highway bill to more closely reintergrating recreational anglers into the Magnuson-Stevens debate, the TRCP continues to find new ways to guarantee you a place to hunt and fish.
In 1912 Theodore Roosevelt said, “There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country.” While in the political arena, he succeeded in making conservation a top tier national issue. T.R. had the foresight to address these issues still so significant to sportsmen and –women today, understanding that if we want to ensure critical habitat, special hunting grounds and secret fishing holes will be around for future generations, we must plan carefully today.
In 1912 Theodore Roosevelt said, “There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country.” While in the political arena, he succeeded in making conservation a top tier national issue. T.R. had the foresight to address these issues still so significant to sportsmen and –women today, understanding that if we want to ensure critical habitat, special hunting grounds and secret fishing holes will be around for future generations, we must plan carefully today.
Networking and new business contacts to help your business grow.
Credibility to make a statement that you are committed to the future of the Bitterroot Valley.
Government advocacy to hold the line on taxes and government interference.
Discounts and benefits (Chamber Advantage Program) to help you save some money.
Learning opportunities / professional development to help you run a smarter, more profitable business.
Promote the community to help Bitterroot Valley residents enjoy more opportunities.
Referrals and sales opportunities to deliver return on your investment.
Publicity and heightened name recognition so customers know who you are.
Targeted, effective and affordable advertising (Chamber Media) to help you advertise effectively on a small budget.
Create a strong local economy to keep our business momentum moving forward.
