Celebrating Flathead Lake’s North Shore

Beautiful scenery, wetland habitat, farm lands, abundant waterfowl, and

recreation

Rich land and family histories

Salish and Blackfeetcampsites

D. Worm’s propertyNow part of the FWPNorth Shore Wildlife Management Area.

“My hope for this unique property has

been that it could be

preserved for the people of Montana

to enjoy and that its historic character

could be protected.”

- D. Worm

Flathead Lake’s North Shore encompasses 3,600 acres of public and private lands, including 7 miles

of shoreline.

The North Shore was

designated an Important Bird

Area by Audubon in

2010.

It is used by tens of

thousands of birds.

More than 220 bird species have been observed using the

North Shore.

Native cutthroat trout and bull trout

come to the north shore

to begin their trip up the river for spawning.

The north shore is also used by bears, reptiles,

and other wildlife.

The Flathead River and Flathead Lake

are a connected system.Flathead River to Lake Initiative partners are helping protect and

restore the connections.

Flathead River to Lake Initiative partnersAmerican Bird Conservancy

Ducks Unlimited

Flathead Audubon Society

Flathead Conservation District

Flathead Lakers

Flathead Land Trust

Intermountain West Join Venture

Landowners

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Montana Land Reliance

University of Montana Flathead Lake Biological Station

USDA Natural Resources and Conservation Service

US Fish and Wildlife ServiceFunders & supporters

We are conserving the North Shore

for current and future generations to enjoy.

Special thanks to the landowners whose visionary stewardship

helps protect the Flathead’s natural heritage.

Most photos by Karen Nichols