Conservation in the field.
Evidence-based projects that turn UMOWA's research into the on-the-ground work this river needs — restoration, stewardship, and the clean-ups that keep its banks looking like the Missouri.
What we're building, treating, and protecting.
Active field programs across the watershed.
Streambank Restoration
Bank stabilization and erosion control along the most vulnerable reaches between Holter Dam and Cascade.
Noxious Weed Project
Annual treatment program for Missouri River islands and riparian banks. Funded by NWTF grants.
Boat Washing Stations
Infrastructure to stop aquatic invasive species at every launch in the watershed.
River Clean-Ups
Volunteer-driven trash and debris pickups on the Missouri's banks and islands.
Three small things every river user can do.
The everyday practices that protect this fishery for everyone behind you. No grant required — just commitment.
Clean. Drain. Dry.
The single most effective protocol for stopping aquatic invasive species at every launch.
Respect the Redd
How and when to give spawning trout the space they need. Knowledge anglers should carry.
Keep Fish Wet
Best handling practices for catch-and-release fishing. Less air, more water, more survival.
Foundational studies.
Completed projects that built UMOWA's evidence base.