Northern Rockies Nature Nonprofits

The Northern Rockies hold the wildest country in the lower forty-eight, a realm of the Crown of the Continent where grizzly bears, wolves, and wolverines still roam land large enough to hold them. Here the mountains run unbroken across borders, and the phrase intact ecosystem is not an aspiration but a description. This is the source of great rivers and the last stronghold of species pushed out of tamer country.

The organizations working here defend wilderness and roadless lands, and above all fight to keep the landscape connected, so that wildlife can move across the vast distances a warming world demands. Their work is about wholeness: protecting not just places, but the space between places.

Environmental Organizations in This Bioregion

205 organizations working across this landscape.

Abundant Montana

Helena, MT

Statewide grassroots non-profit building a more sustainable Montana for all since 1974.

Climate EnergySustainable Food Agriculture

Acceso PanAm

Jackson, WY

Access PanAm is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting free access, protection and conservation of mountain areas in LATAM

Land ConservationClimate Energy

Adventure Scientists

Bozeman, MT

By mobilizing volunteers to collect high-quality data at an otherwise unattainable scale, Adventure Scientists accelerates conservation and climate solutions.

Wildlife BiodiversityClimate Energy

Advocates for the West

Boise, ID

Our mission is to win for our public lands, water and wildlife — preserving the American West now, and into the future. It’s how the West is won.

Land ConservationWildlife Biodiversity

AFFTA Fisheries Fund

Bozeman, MT

COMMITMENT TO FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP

Water RiversMarine Oceans

AMANZI - Water to Schools, Inc.

Jackson, WY

AMANZI: Water to Schools partners with South African schools to develop sustainable water solutions and bridges to opportunities for students.

Climate EnergyEducation Advocacy

American Prairie Reserve

Bozeman, MT

To create the largest nature reserve in the continental United States, a refuge for people and wildlife preserved forever as part of America’s heritage.

Land ConservationWildlife Biodiversity

American Wildlands

Bozeman, MT
Wildlife Biodiversity

Atlas Cultural Foundation

Bozeman, MT

Atlas Cultural Foundation is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with climate adaptation. Based in Bozeman, MT, United States of America, it is i...

Climate Energy

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers

Missoula, MT

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers was shaped around a campfire in the foothills of Oregon’s southern Cascades during the late winter of 2004. Seven thought-leaders ca...

Land ConservationWater Rivers

Beartooth Trails

Red Lodge, MT

“Uniting community around backyard adventure—one trail, one adventure, one volunteer at a time.”

Land ConservationEducation Advocacy

Beaverhead Trails Coalition

Dillon, MT

healthy lifestyle in our community by creating, maintaining and supporting a system of safe routes, trails

Land ConservationEducation

Be Good Foundation

Ketchum, ID

The Be Good Foundation creates opportunities for outdoor exploration, personal discovery and humanitarian service at local, national and global levels. Priorities i...

Climate EnergyEnvironmental Justice

Big Hole River Foundation

Divide, MT

The 156-mile long, free-flowing Big Hole is ecologically unique as the last refuge of a remnant population of fluvial arctic grayling in the lower 48 states. This i...

Water RiversWaste Circular Economy

Big Sky Youth Empowerment

Bozeman, MT

Big Sky Youth Empowerment (BYEP) was incorporated in 2001 to address the need for creative, preventive, and strength based programming for vulnerable teenagers resi...

Land ConservationSustainable Food Agriculture

BikeCentennial - Adventure Cycling Association

Missoula, MT

Adventure Cycling Association inspires, empower, and connects people to travel by bicycle.

Climate Energy

BioRegions Program DBA BioRegions International

Bozeman, MT
Waste Circular Economy

Bitter Root Land Trust

Hamilton, MT

Protecting the water, wildlife and working farms and ranches of the Bitterroot Valley, Montana.

Land ConservationWildlife Biodiversity

Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation

Hungry Horse, MT

Connecting People with Wild Places

Land ConservationEducation Advocacy

Boise Bicycle Project

Boise, ID

Beginning our efforts in 2007, we believe that Boise has the potential to be the cycling capital of America and envision the Boise Bicycle Project as one of the ke...

Climate EnergyWaste Circular Economy

Boise State University Foundation School of the Environment

Boise, ID

The School of the Environment at Boise State University transforms cutting-edge teaching, experiential learning, and scholarly excellence into community- engaged act...

Water RiversClimate Energy

Boise Urban Garden School

Boise

The Boise Urban Garden School is a specialized, inquiry-based education organization that utilizes an organic garden setting as the foundation for our learning envir...

Sustainable Food Agriculture

Bozeman Bike Kitchen

Bozeman, MT

Promotion of bicycles as fun and sustainable transportation through creation of a community cycling center.

Climate Energy

Buffalo Field Campaign

West Yellowstone, MT

Protecting the Last Wild Bison~BFC volunteers serve & defend the herds of Yellowstone Buffalo & ensure the survival of future buffalo, green land & rich soils!

Land ConservationWildlife Biodiversity

Cabinet Resource Group

Heron, MT
Climate Energy

Care Camps Foundation

Billings, MT

Care Camps Foundation is a national nonprofit organization that funds medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada.

Land ConservationEducation Advocacy

Center for Large Landscape Conservation

Bozeman, MT

Environmental non-profit organization based in Bozeman, MT. Founded in 2011.

Land ConservationWildlife Biodiversity

Central Asia Institute

Bozeman

TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND LIVELIHOOD SKILLS, ESPECIALLY FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN, IN THE REMOTE AND MOUNTAINOUS REGIONS OF AFGHANISTAN, PAKISTAN AND TAJIKISTAN.

Climate Energy

Citizens for Smart Growth

Hailey, ID

WORK TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES FROM PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA OFFICIALS WHO ARE SEEKING TO CHANGE THE ZONING ON CERTAIN LAND PARCELS

Land Conservation

City of Good

Boise, ID

City of Good mobilizes people and businesses to address community needs through a sustainable food system and an inclusive economy.

Land ConservationSustainable Food Agriculture

Clark Fork Coalition

Missoula, MT

Dedicated to protecting and restoring the Clark Fork River basin.

Water Rivers

Clark Fork School

Missoula, MT

EDUCATION OF CHILDREN PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN, SUMMER CAMPS, AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE.

Climate Energy

Climate Ride

Missoula, MT

Climate Ride unites advocacy and philanthropy. We use sport as a means to change lives and build an effective, citizen-based sustainability movement.

Climate EnergyWaste Circular Economy

Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

Jackson, WY

Improving Lives Through Philanthropic Leadership in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Wildlife BiodiversityEnvironmental Justice

Conservation Hawks

Bigfork, MT

AS HUNTERS & ANGLERS, OUR MISSION IS TO DEFEND OUR SPORTING HERITAGE AND PASS ON A HEALTHY NATURAL WORLD TO FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AMERICANS.

Climate Energy

Conservation Voters for Idaho Education Fund

Boise, ID

Building Idaho’s Future. Educating Leaders. Protecting Lands. Empowering Communities.

Climate EnergyOutdoor Recreation Access

Coombs Outdoors

Jackson, WY

Jackson Hole is known for its natural beauty and world-class outdoor sports. However, there is a large population of children of low-income families who do not have...

Land ConservationClimate Energy

Cottonwood Environmental Law Center

Bozeman, MT

Cottonwood is a nonprofit conservation organization that was started by a grassroots activist and former U.S. Forest Service biologist in 2009. Today, we cause trou...

Water RiversClimate Energy

Craighead Institute

Bozeman, MT

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN HEALTHY POPULATIONS OF NATIVE PLANTS, WILDLIFE, AND PEOPLE AS PART OF SUSTAINABLE, FUNCTIONING ECOSYSTEMS.

Wildlife Biodiversity

Eagle Mount Bozeman

Bozeman, MT

Eagle Mount opens the outdoors to people with disabilities

Land ConservationSustainable Food Agriculture

Earthfire Institute

Driggs, ID

To reawaken our deep connection to wildlife and nature through Reconnection Ecology, moving us to protect thriving habitats for all Life

Land ConservationWildlife Biodiversity

Ecology Project International (EPI)

Missoula, MT

At EPI, we engage local communities in youth development, leadership, and habitat conservation. Together, we're building a brighter, more sustainable future.

Wildlife BiodiversityEducation Advocacy

Energy Conservation Works

Jackson, WY

Make Jackson Hole a leader in energy efficiency and sustainability through education, outreach, and investment opportunities.

Climate EnergyOther

Environmental Health Sciences

Bozeman, MT

Drive important news and science into public policy and public discussion around our environment and health. 

Waste Circular Economy

Environmental Resource Center

Ketchum, ID

Environmental Education and community events around ecological restoration.

Wildlife BiodiversityEducation Advocacy

Farm Connect Montana

Missoula, MT

At Farm Connect Montana (previously Community Food and Agriculture Coalition), our mission is to grow a healthy local food community by preserving farmland, teaching...

Climate EnergySustainable Food Agriculture

Flathead Lakers

Polson, MT

Flathead Lakers is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with freshwater ecosystems. Based in Polson, MT, United States of America, it is included ...

Water Rivers

Flathead Land Trust

Kalispell, MT

Flathead Land Trust Inc is a 1% for the Planet nature nonprofit partner associated with regenerative agriculture / food systems. Based in Kalispell, MT, United State...

Land ConservationLand Resources

Fly Fishers International Inc.

Livingston, MT
Wildlife Biodiversity

Free Cycles Missoula

Missoula, MT

Free Cycles Missoula provides bicycles, parts, tools, work space, and help for a healthy community.

Education AdvocacyOther

Freshwater Project International

Whitefish, MT

Freshwater Project International: Solar Water & Sanitation Systems for Malawi

Water RiversClimate Energy

Friends of Pathways

Jackson, WY

FRIENDS OF PATHWAYS SUPPORTS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION AND HEALTHY RECREATION IN JACKSON HOLE.

Climate Energy

Friends of the Bridger-Teton

Jackson, WY

Friends of the Bridger-Teton is the nonprofit partner to the Bridger-Teton National Forest, 3.4 million acres of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

Land ConservationWildlife Biodiversity

Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument

Helena, MT

The Friends of the Missouri Breaks Monument (FMB) is the only organization that focuses solely on the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. FMB has and co...

Land ConservationWildlife Biodiversity

Friends of the Teton River

Driggs, ID
Water Rivers

Friends of the Wild Swan

Swan Lake, MT

NATURAL HABITAT PRESERVATION

Water Rivers

Future West

Bozeman, MT

Future West is a non-profit consulting group that helps communities identify and create the future that they desire for themselves and their children dedicated to fo...

Climate Energy

Gallatin River Task Force

Big Sky, MT

We are protecting the Gallatin River for future generations through habitat restoration, water conservation, and community education.

Land ConservationWater Rivers

Gallatin Valley Land Trust

Bozeman, MT

GVLT CONNECTS PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, AND OPEN LANDS THROUGH CONSERVATION OF WORKING FARMS AND RANCHES, HEALTHY RIVERS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND THE CREATION OF TRAILS IN ...

Land Conservation

Gallatin Watershed Council

Bozeman, MT

The Gallatin Watershed Council guides collaborative watershed stewardship in the Gallatin Valley for a healthy and productive landscape. We support the sustainabilit...

Water RiversEnvironmental Justice