The Yaak Valley Forest Council is a Montana-based conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the ecological integrity of the Yaak Valley and surrounding public lands in the Kootenai National Forest. The organization works to preserve wildlife habitat, old-growth forests, clean water, and biodiversity in northwest Montana through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
The organization typically advocates for federal and state public lands conservation policies, wildlife habitat protection, endangered species preservation, sustainable forest management, opposition to certain logging and road-building projects, and climate resilience initiatives affecting national forests and adjacent ecosystems.
Primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, and conservation-related philanthropic support.
Collaborates with regional and national conservation groups focused on Northern Rockies ecosystem protection and wildlife connectivity initiatives.
Non-profit organization