The Case Ranch has long anchored the Potomac Valley. Now, thanks to the vision of two generations of the Case family and a coalition of partners, this key part of the Blackfoot watershed has been protected, forever.
Protecting his family's ranch has been Rory Indreland's lifelong dream. Through a 1,667-acre conservation easement, that dream is now a reality.
This spring, Five Valleys and our partners will break ground on new trails and the next chapter of the Mount Dean Stone Community Forest.
Taking care of the land is a tremendous task. Yet the work landowners put into their land is what supports a landscape that is healthier, more productive, and more resilient.
What does caring for the land in Missoula's front country look like? Our 2025 Front County Stewardship Coordinator, Aicia Curran, reports.
