The Issues

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  Adopt-A-Wildlife-Acre

  NWF's Wildlife Conflict Resolution Program retires livestock grazing allotments in the Yellowstone Ecosystem (Wyoming) and on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (Montana) that experience conflict with wildlife, especially grizzly bears, wolves and bison. Ranchers receive fair payment for their allotments and secure grazing in other locations.

• Restoring Bison on Montana's Northern Great Plains

      (and the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge)

  NWF’s vision is to create a one- to three-million-acre reserve where a wild bison population can be restored. The unique history and vastness of Montana’s Northern Great Plains, which includes the one-million-acre Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, makes this the most compelling place for bison restoration in the United States. Learn more about restoring bison!

• Sagebrush-Steppe Landscape

  This important wildlife habitat of the interior West supports an abundance of plant and wildlife species, like sage-grouse, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, jack rabbits and golden eagles. But this habitat is threatened by not only climate change, but also invasive species, urbanization, inappropriate energy development, and wild fire.

• Promoting Wind Power and Protecting Wildlife

  The NWF is moving forward with a comprehensive effort to build a responsible renewable resource siting policy for Montana. We must promote the build-out of wind and renewable resources, while also protecting the landscapes and the fish and wildlife resources that make Montana unique. See information on our recent Renewable Energy Development Workshop below under Reports and Fact Sheets.

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  Red River of the North

  The Red River of the North is a recreational paradise, but threats from flooding must be addressed to protect the people and wildlife of Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. NWF believes investing in wetland restoration and upstream water storage provides the best flood solution. Find out more!

• Montana's Forest Jobs and Recreation Act

  A new land and resource management plan that is a ‘made-in-Montana’ forest stewardship bill. It is designed to restore forests, safeguard communities from wildfire, designate areas for motorized recreation, and protect pristine backcountry. See our recent ad!

• Montana Matters

  NWF is proud to partner with the Montana Matters campaign to build support for conservation in the Big Sky State. Together, we are working toward restoring bison to Montana’s Northern Great Plains. Find out more about our 3rd Annual Benefit Concert on Saturday, November 5, 2011 in beautiful Napa, California.

• Kearl Module Transport Project

  This litigation brings a suit against the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) for failing to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) pursuant to the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) on the transport of heavy equipment needed to further expand the tar sands development in northeastern Alberta. Learn more about it!

• Join Us!

• The Sensible Mining Campaign coalition brings together organizations, businesses, and agencies to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife through sensible reform of the 1872 Mining Law.
• The Responsible Energy Development coalition is made up of more than 500 businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to conserving irreplaceable habitats so future generations can hunt and fish on America's public lands.