The Clark Fork River and its tributaries drain most of western Montana. The upper river and headwaters were heavily impacted by wastes from over a century of mining. Today, the area is the largest Superfund environmental clean-up site in the nation.
-Volunteers Needed for Spring Field Trip Season: Click here to download the spring field trip schedule (MS Excel format).
-May 21: CFWEP Field Trip with Philipsburg School.
-May 28: Deadline for public comments on Anaconda area Superfund sites.
-May 21: CFWEP Field Trip with Philipsburg School.
-May 28: Deadline for public comments on Anaconda area Superfund sites.
Clark Fork Education Portal > Lessons & Activities > Blackfoot River Fish Identification
Blackfoot River Fish Identification
Developed by Lincoln School teacher Alyssa Daniels, this lesson covers:
- Blackfoot River geography, including connectivity to the Clark Fork and Columbia watersheds, with the option of using Google Earth
- Native and introduced fish in the Blackfoot Watershed
- Fish identification
- River field trip safety
- Field trip data collection and analysis
Use the links below to download the necessary materials for this lesson:
