In past communications, we’ve mentioned that CFWEP is at a critical point and securing future funding is necessary to ensure our organization continues to exist. CFWEP has been largely funded by the Natural Resource Damage Program for more than a decade, but that funding is set to end in 2024. Right now, we have the …
THANK YOU! We are thrilled to share that our 2022 River of Reciprocity Virtual Auction raised $12,333. We are grateful to everyone who contributed by bidding on items, buying raffle tickets, and donating directly. We also want to thank all the local businesses and individuals who donated items that made our auction so outstanding. Fundraisers …
On a brisk October day, a 7th grader runs along the banks of Silver Bow Creek, grinning ear to ear and shouting “Ms. Foley, Ms. Foley, I found a stonefly!” Kathy Foley smiles back and encourages the student to keep looking. Ms. Foley, a teacher at East Middle School in Butte, has seen countless students …
The Clark Fork Watershed Education Program (CFWEP) recently received a three-year $60,000 Capacity-Building Challenge Grant from the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation. This grant will help launch their development plan to continue to serve students in the Clark Fork and Blackfoot watersheds and will allow CFWEP to further its mission of “Expanding environmental literacy and …
Last week was one of our favorite weeks of the year: our annual Southwest Montana Fly Fishing & Conservation Camp! Each year students gather to spend a week learning how to fly fish as well as how to care for our valuable natural resources. Here’s a glimpse into what our campers were up to last …
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to Chris Pavlovich for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Chris Pavlovich teaches fifth grade at East Side School in Livingston, MT and has been involved with CFWEP since the very beginning of our program. We are so proud of her accomplishment! The Presidential Award for Excellence …
Why should we limit our clean-up activities and care for our local environment to just one day? How about we celebrate and come together for an entire month? CFWEP is inspiring local businesses, civic groups, and students to get out and make Butte shine. Beginning April 21 through to May 22nd, we will help coordinate …
Montana Technological University’s Institute for Educational Opportunities (IEO) and the Clark Fork Watershed Education Program (CFWEP) have received an additional allocation of $1 Million in funding. The Upper Clark Fork River Basic (UCFRB) Advisory Council and the Upper Clark Fork River Basin Trustee Restoration Council (TRC) voted to move forward with a proposed funding amendment. …
Christine O’Shea, 2nd grade teacher from Bozeman, MT and Chris Pavlovich, 5th grade teachers from Livingston, MT are both finalists for the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
The CFWEP 2020 Annual Report is available for you to view and download!
