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Montana Couple Preserves 655 Acres for Wildlife
29 Sep
Summary
- 655 acres of farmland, forest, and riverfront protected.
- Property is crucial habitat for grizzly bears and wolves.
- Land remains a working farm, balancing agriculture and nature.
Doug and Carolyn Kohrs have permanently conserved 655 acres of diverse landscape along Montana's Stillwater River. The property, assembled over 17 years, encompasses nearly 500 acres of rich farmland and vital riparian forest. This extensive conservation effort ensures the land remains a working agricultural area while providing critical wildlife habitat.
The land's significance is underscored by game camera footage documenting grizzly bears, wolves, mountain lions, and elk. The protected area connects to thousands of acres of public and conserved lands, forming an essential wildlife corridor. The Kohrs family's decision, finalized in 2022 with a permanent conservation easement, safeguards water quality and scenic character.
Financial support for the easement came from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Heart of the Rockies Foundation. This assistance allowed the Kohrs family to receive federal income tax benefits, demonstrating a shared investment in preserving ecological values. The protected land will benefit neighbors and future residents with clean water, open space, and a connected landscape.
