Publications

PUBLICATIONS

The Montana Watercourse has many publications available. Most of them are offered free of charge. Contact us via email or by phone at 994-6671 for more information. *Many thumbnail images open for a larger view.*

Project WET logo Outside of a workshop, educational resources related to Project WET, the Discover a Watershed series, Healthy Water, Healthy People, KIDS series and more may be purchased through the national Watercourse store. Please note: the Project WET Curriculum guide is only available through workshops. More publications may be available. Call 994-6671.

Posters are also available.

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	NEW 2008 Edition! A Landowners' Guide to Montana Wetlands (view and download, or order a free copy) This guide provides wetlands information to help landowners make informed decisions about managing, protecting and restoring wetlands. Contents include: - Information about the value and functions of wetlands - Profiles of landowners who partner with agencies and organizations to manage wetlands in ways that enhance environmental and economic values of the land - Resource information for help with wetland management - Information on state, federal and tribal laws, permits and regulations
	NEW 2008 Publication! Landowners' Guide to Eastern Montana Wetlands and Grasslands- (view and download, or order a free copy) This guide encourages landowners in eastern Montana to manage for conservation of wetlands and grasslands and offers assistance from agencies and organizations to help achieve management goals. Contents include: - Importance of wetlands, grasslands and riparian areas - Economics of conservation and agricultural operations - Profiles of landowners who partner with agencies and organizations to manage wetlands/grasslands in ways that enhance environmental and economic values of the land - Information for partnerships and management options
NEW 2nd Printing	A Guidebook for Montana Ponds (in PDF format) See also the 2008 update information sheet -What you need to know about Ponds and Alternatives- Before deciding on developing a pond landowners should consider: What is the purpose of the pond? Where will the water come from? How will the pond affect local water resources, wildlife, soils, and vegetation? What permits are needed? How will I maintain the pond? What alternatives are there? Contacts for more information
	Representing Property With Wetlands and Riparian Areas - A Guide for Montana's Realtors (in PDF format) Realtors have an important job of welcoming and educating new landowners moving to Montana. While many people are moving here to enjoy Montana's unspoiled natural beauty and recreational opportunities, most are unaware that the future health of these areas depends on responsible landowner stewardship. This publication is designed to inform Montana's realtors about the essentials of wetlands and riparian areas, their regulations, and landowner responsibilities.
	Brochures on wetlands information. These are based on information contained in the Landowner's Guide to Montana's Wetlands. Montana's Wetlands and You - A natural partnership Working with Montana's wetlands Wetland Laws, Permits and Regulations Preventing Recreational Impacts to Wetlands
	A Planning Guide for Protecting Montana's Wetlands and Riparian Areas (2008). This handbook is designed to assist anyone in identifying and using land use planning tools, both to advance local interests and to contribute to the protection of wetland and riparian resources. View and download individual chapters of the updated 2008 Planning Guide View Contents
	Field Guide to Montana's Wetland Vascular Plants A non-technical key to the genera with keys to the species of sedges and rushes. On line at NRIS.
	Tools for Addressing Riverbank Erosion An EPA publication concerning guidelines for communities and landowners along the Upper Missouri River describes the character of the river describes how a stable river functions outlines methods for keeping healthy reaches from eroding suggests steps for restoration for erosion problems describes protection and restoration methods in general terms lists resources needed to take action
	Volunteer Water Monitoring Guidebook - New for 2008! View Contents or download your own copy. This guidebook is designed to serve both community and educational groups who are either initiating volunteer monitoring programs or expanding a well-established program. The guidebook supports the Montana Watercourse's Volunteer Water Monitoring program to promote knowledge and stewardship of aquatic resources by teaching local citizen volunteers the skills needed to gather accurate, non biased water quality information.
	The Milk River: International Lifeline of the Hi-Line - A Guidebook and Video This guidebook was prepared under the direction of the Milk River International Alliance as a learning tool to accompany the video. The guidebook is also available through Hill and Blaine County Conservation districts. The video is available for $10 by contacting MT Watercourse.
	The Milk River: International Lifeline of the Hi-Line - Educator's Guide This book for educators is designed for use with the video and guidebook. It contains: pre- and post-video discussion questions 7 activities on issues important to the Milk River a glossary of terms a black line map of the Milk River Watershed for overheads and handouts
	Headwaters to a Continent This guide reviews: the hydrologic cycle and history of water use in MT information on who uses water and how the quality of the state's surface and groundwater profiles of the Yellowstone, Missouri and Columbia river basins water management responsibilities for federal, state and regional agencies ways you can become involved in local water management
	Montana Stream Management Guide How streams and watersheds work Restoration Working with streams; the permits you will need and methods of alteration and stabilization This is a great introduction to stream morphology. It is also available through the Montana Department of Environmental Quality 406-444-6697.
	Tips on Land & Water Management for small farms and ranches in Montana This guide provides basic information and ideas for managing your land. A valuable list of contacts concerning regulations or management questions is included. This guide is also available from the Conservation Districts Bureau at the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation 406-444-6667.
	2nd Edition - 2008! Gallatin Watershed Sourcebook: A Resident's Guide This Sourcebook is an excellent resource for residents of the Gallatin watershed. It serves as a primer for land use and water quality-related topics including: water supply and distribution, water rights, water quality, stormwater runoff, septic systems and wells, household hazardous waste and electronic waste, wetlands and streamside areas, a permitting and regulation guide, best management practices for lawns and pastures, local geology, as well as an historical perspective on water use in the Gallatin watershed. View or download the Sourcebook here, or contact the Gallatin Local Water Quality District by calling 582-3145 or email tammy.crone@gallatin.mt.gov.
	Project WET and other educational resource correlations to Montana Science Standards These guides were developed to assist educators in aligning activities to content standards and local school curricula. More information on meeting Montana standards with water education. View WET science correlation contents View WOW science correlation contents
	Montana Watercourse Newsletters in pdf Fall 2003 Summer 2004 Spring 2005 Winter 2006 Winter 2007

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