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 FWP

North 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 trout return to the lake after 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 American Bird Conservancy

Ducks UnlimitedFlathead Audubon SocietyFlathead Conservation DistrictFlathead LakersFlathead Land TrustIntermountain West Join Venture LandownersMontana Fish, Wildlife and ParksMontana Land RelianceUniversity of Montana Flathead Lake Biological StationUSDA Natural Resources and Conservation ServiceUS Fish and Wildlife ServiceFunders & supporters

We are conserving the North Shorefor 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