Protecting the watershed
that makes the river.
The Upper Missouri Watershed Alliance is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to the long-term stewardship of the Upper Missouri — through scientific research, habitat restoration, and community action.
Source: USGS 06066500 · NWS Forecast · refreshed every 30 min
2026 RO Boat Raffle
Purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win a boat while supporting the Upper Missouri Watershed Alliance.
- Drawing
- August 22, 2026
- Ticket
- $100 each
- Availability
- Only 250 sold
- Drawing at the UMOWA Annual Event
- Winner need not be present
- Proceeds support conservation
- Must be 18 or older
UMOWA Bamboo Rod Raffle
Own a piece of fly-fishing history.
Enter for a chance to win an H.L. Leonard 5-weight Hunt bamboo fly rod — an iconic rod from one of the most respected names in American rodmaking. Revered by collectors and anglers alike, the Hunt model represents the craftsmanship, performance, and tradition that made Leonard rods legendary.
Every raffle entry supports UMOWA's work to protect and improve Montana's water resources, ensuring healthy rivers and streams for future generations. Whether you plan to fish it, display it, or pass it down, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly special bamboo rod while supporting a worthy cause.
- Entry
- $10 for one chance of winning
- Prize
- H.L. Leonard 5-weight Hunt bamboo fly rod
Enter today and help support Montana's waters.
Long-term science. On-the-ground work.
UMOWA's projects are a tight loop: gather rigorous data, share it openly, then turn it into the restoration and stewardship work the river needs.
Water Quality Monitoring
Annual chemistry and nutrient sampling across the Holter-to-Cascade reach since 2015.
Macroinvertebrate Studies
EPT richness, biotic integrity, and the flushing-flow story — a decade of bug science.
Aquatic Plant Project
Mapping vegetation and bathymetry from Holter Dam down to Cascade.
Restoration & Stewardship
Streambank work, noxious-weed control, and boat-washing infrastructure.
Updates from the watershed
Live River Conditions Dashboard
Flow, water temperature, weather, and a fishing read for every gauge UMOWA tracks — refreshed every 30 minutes from USGS and NWS.
2025 RO Boat Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Sara Roholt — long-time UMOWA supporter and Head Hunters regular.
Read the storyWinter 2025 Newsletter
Conservation updates, project recaps, and what's ahead for the watershed in 2026.
Read the newsletter2025 Noxious Weed Grant
Tracking weed counts and treatment results from this year's island and bank work.
View the presentation2025 River Island Report
Annual noxious & invasive weed management report for Missouri River islands.
Read the reportBackyard Bird Count 2025
Board member Joe Kerkvliet's recap of this year's count results.
View the updateQuarterly dispatches from the watershed.
No spam. Field updates, fresh research, project recaps, and ways to help — sent four times a year.
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Every cfs reading is funded by people who showed up.
UMOWA is a 501(c)(3) operating on member dollars and grants. Your gift funds the science, the field crews, and the projects that keep the Upper Missouri healthy.
Independent science
Annual water-quality, macroinvertebrate, and aquatic-plant studies.
Restoration on the ground
Streambank work, weed control, and habitat improvement projects.
Stewardship infrastructure
Boat-washing stations and education to keep invasive species out.
Community programs
Volunteer events, river clean-ups, and angler outreach.
The Upper Missouri's future runs through people who decide to act.
Join us — as a donor, a member, a volunteer, or a steward at the boat ramp. The river doesn't have a constituency unless we are it.