Partners in Conservation
In conservation, partnerships are integral. At Teller Wildlife Refuge, we are fortunate to partner a wide variety of amazing organizations, both governmental and non.
Government Partners
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks | MTFWP
Teller partners with MTFWP through the Block Management Archery Deer Hunting Program as well research projects involving birds, fish and mammals. Teller falls within MTFWP Game Management unit 260. For more information contact Region 2, MTFWP In Missoula at 406.542.5500 or visit their website.
Natural Resources Conservation Service | NRCS
Housed within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, NRCS has become a valued conservation partner to Teller. NRCS provides both Technical and Financial assistance to private land owners that participate in various conservation programs. Over the years Teller has benefited from NRCS programs, restoring wetlands and riparian habitats, weed control, pollinator plantings and wildlife friendly agriculture. For more information contact the local NRCS office in Hamilton at 406.363.1585 or visit their website
Ravalli County Weed District | RCWD
Teller continues to partner with the RCWD for identification of invasive weeds and treatment advice.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | USFWS
Teller has partnered with the USFWS through joint grants benefiting Teller and Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. Like Teller, Lee Metcalf has a diverse education program and wildlife viewing opportunities. For more information contact Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge at 406.777.5552 or visit their website.
Nongovernmental Partners
Bitter root Land Trust | BRLT
Teller works with BRLT in encouraging other land owners to consider Conservation Easements as a management option for their properties. BRLT additionally has partnered with Teller on conservation grant opportunities.
BitterRoot Water Partnership | BWP
Teller supports and partners with the Bitterroot Water Partnership to promote and educate healthy clean water through restoration and management of river and creek systems.
Ducks Unlimited | DU
Teller continues to partner with DU during youth waterfowl hunting opportunities and wetland restoration projects.
Pheasants Forever | PF
Teller partners with PF during the annual youth pheasant hunt and habitat projects.
Bitterroot Trout Unlimited | BRTU
Teller continues to partner with BRTU through youth fishing events and the stocking of Thomas pond.
Montana Land Reliance | MLR
Teller partners with MLR during annual stewardship visits as the Conservation Easement holder to Teller lands.
Cinnabar Foundation
Referred to as the “ Montana Conservation Fund”, the Cinnabar Foundation provides financial support to a variety of Conservation Education programs. Recently, Cinnabar funds assisted with the delivery of the Conservation Youth Summer Camps and the Youth Conservation Expo.
Liz Claiborne Art Ortenberg Foundation | LCAOF
The Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg Foundation is dedicated to the survival of wildlife and wildlands and to the vitality of human communities with which they are inextricably linked. In 2018 Teller partnered the LCAOF to support conservation education programs that have a measured impact on their intended audience.
Cross Charitable Foundation
Assisting organizations actively engaged in promoting education to enable our youth to become productive, contributing members of our society.
Assisting those organizations actively engaged in assisting the homeless and the oppressed.
Assisting those organizations actively engaged in promoting the conservation and preservation of our wildlife in our country and the world.
Assisting those organizations actively promoting conservation of the environment, with particular emphasis on conserving wildlife habitat and wildlife migratory routes.
Assisting those organizations promoting the health, care, and welfare of dogs, including the training of dogs to assist and benefit in improving the quality of life for humans and other animals.