our work
highlights of our work.
-
Advocating for Sustainable River Flows critical to the health of the river through collaborative planning processes with water users and federal/state agencies.
-
Improving Angler Access to the Bighorn River through maintenance of boat ramps, roads, parking area and by working with federal and state agencies in securing public access.
-
Connecting Tribal Youth to their local reservation waters through Tenkara with the Tribe recreational program which introduces Crow youth to the positive recreational benefits of fly-fishing.
-
Increasing Scientific Knowledge of the river, its trout and instream habitat through our Research Initiative that will drive conservation efforts for years to come.
-
Enhancing Instream Habitat in the Bighorn River through reconnecting side channel habitat to the main river and monitoring its viability for trout recruitment.
-
Securing Key Partnerships with state/federal agencies, the agricultural community, the Crow Tribe and other organizations to devise workable solutions to watershed problems.
Recreation & fishing.
Montana’s Bighorn River offers some of the nation’s top blue-ribbon fly-fishing opportunities.
flow management.
The Bighorn River Alliance is an active advocate for sustainable river flows.
agriculture & the river.
The Bighorn River is an important resource for local farms and ranches.
tribal outreach.
The Bighorn River Alliance works to connect Crow youth to their watershed.