On May 6, Heart of the Rockies Initiative team members had the opportunity to highlight state funding to support producers engaged in carnivore conflict reduction
mission & key programs What Flathead Land Trust does is summed up in our mission statement: Protecting northwest Montana’s spectacular land and water legacy through
Jim Williams, Partnerships Manager Jim came to Heart of the Rockies Initiative in 2022 after a 31-year career as a biologist for Montana Fish, Wildlife
mission & key programs Teton Regional Land Trust’s mission is to conserve working farms and ranches, fish and wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces in
kara maplethorpe: rural initiatives manager Kara came to Heart of the Rockies Initiative from the Centennial Valley Association. She is known for her homemade orange
mission & key programs The Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust partners with private landowners to conserve working agricultural lands, which also provide open spaces, wildlife
Amy Katz, Conservation & GIS Manager Amy has worked with Heart of the Rockies Initiative since 2021. As a trained cartographer, she uses her skills
mission & key programs Kaniksu Land Trust (KLT) cares for the lands and people of the Kaniksu Region, today, tomorrow, and forever. Our work aims
Nate Owens, Policy Director Nate joined Heart of the Rockies Initiative as policy director in 2022. Having spent 10 years working for the Utah Division
mission & key programs Founded in 1990, Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has a mission to connect people, communities, and open lands through the conservation
Kali Hannon, Managing Director Kali joined Heart of the Rockies Initiative (the Initiative) as Development Director in 2018 and has served as managing director since
mission & key programs Trust for Public Land (TPL) works to connect everyone to the benefits of nature by creating parks, protecting land, and ensuring
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mission & key programs Lemhi Regional Land Trust (LRLT) works to protect Central Idaho’s working lands, wildlife habitat, and open spaces. We partner with landowners
Photo credit for image of Birdseye ranch, above in header and below in body: Courtesy PPLT; photo by Kevin League Mission & Key Programs For
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 10, 2025 Contact: Nathan Owens, Policy Director Heart of the Rockies Initiative [email protected] 801.870.0670 New Funding Available for Community-Led Bear
Mission & key programs Inland Northwest Land Conservancy’s mission is to conserve, care for, and connect with lands and waters essential to life in the
By Amy Katz, Conservation & GIS Manager During the recent rare moments that I have not been dreaming of powder skiing, I have been thinking
A December guest column by Heart of the Rockies Initiative Policy Director Nate Owens and National Parks Conservation Association’s Alison Michalski in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle
In February 2024, Heart of the Rockies Initiative’s Rural Initiatives program provided capacity support to the community of Yaak in their efforts to secure a
Heart of the Rockies Initiative delivered impactful programs for our land trust members and partners in 2024 and made significant strides in our collaborative conservation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Contact: Nathan Owens, Policy Director Heart of the Rockies Initiative [email protected] 801.870.0670 State Secures Funds to Help Landowners
By Amy Katz, Conservation & GIS Manager Welcome to From the Map Files, a new, recurring series of posts highlighting wildlife connectivity science, breaking down
Heart of the Rockies Initiative’s ongoing work to support essential Carnivore Conflict Reduction efforts in our region are focused on maintaining producer viability and ensuring
