Blackfoot River

It tells you the story of the struggle of Montana Mills right now.

It tells you the importance of water quality when you go down the Blackfoot River and you think about its history.

It tells you the importance of connectivity and corridors and species migrating back and forth and up and down that river valley.

Ryan Zinke recently introduced a bill that took us a very long time to persuade him is in the best interest of his constituents.

As Montana families continue to navigate higher household costs and the ongoing need for food assistance, Farmers Union is committed to helping feed people and supporting the communities we serve." End quote.

A floating closure on the Blackfoot River in the Milltown area, in place since July 15th, was lifted after railway bridge construction concluded.

The closure, previously in place from Waystation Fishing Access Site downstream to the point where the river crosses under Interstate 90, was put in place for public safety related to work on a BNSF Railway Company bridge.

A portion of the Milltown State Park Gateway Trail in the immediate area is still closed but will open sometime in the next few weeks after the construction cleanup is complete.