406-295-9736

Working for a wild Yaak

through science, education, and bold action

Nestled in the Kootenai National Forest, in the extreme northwest corner of Montana, lies the Yaak Valley.

Urgent Projects

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The Yaak Valley Forest Council is currently hard at work on these projects.
Stop Black Ram
Stop Black Ram
Stop Black Ram
Stop Black Ram

The Forest Service logging project threatening more than 4,000 acres of the Yaak Valley.

Create A Climate Refuge
Climate Refuge Program
Create A Climate Refuge
Climate Refuge Program

Classified as a sub-boreal inland rainforest, the Yaak Valley has a rich ecological biodiversity allowing this valley to be a carbon sink and refuge for a multitude of species.

Pacific Northwest Trail
Pacific Northwest Trail
Pacific Northwest Trail
Pacific Northwest Trail

The Yaak Valley Forest Council is working to re-route the scenic trail out of critical grizzly bear habitat.

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P.O. Box 622

Troy, Montana 59935

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Programs

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The Yaak Valley Forest Council works for a wild Yaak through science, education, and bold action based programs such as these.
Improving habitat for native fish species
Headwaters Restoration

Improving habitat for native fish species

Promoting healthy forests
Forest Watch

Promoting healthy forests

Restoring habitat for huckleberries and bears
Thrive Program

Restoring habitat for huckleberries and bears

A small public lake prized for its recreational values
Alvord Lake Community Forest

A small public lake prized for its recreational values

YVFC - Ross Creek Cedars Student Hike

Conservation Education & Community Development

The Yaak Valley Forest Council develops community growth projects in the Yaak and across Lincoln County through outreach and education.

Wild Yaak Studios

From photography to drones, follow the wild Yaak here!