A conservation partnership.
Mining companies and conservation groups working together to improve the Upper Blackfoot River.
The Upper Blackfoot River is one of the last strongholds for Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in the West. This watershed is also home to some of the largest phosphate mines in the country, as well as important agricultural resources for the local community. Historic mining, ranching, and other human activities have degraded the Upper Blackfoot River watershed, threatening native fish and impacting water quality, local communities, and the broader ecosystem.
United in an effort to restore native fish habitat and improve river quality, mining companies, conservation groups, and local ag producers have teamed up to ensure the long-term health of the Upper Blackfoot River.
Our mission is to collaboratively restore and protect the Upper Blackfoot River ecosystem by uniting mining companies and conservation groups in innovative partnerships, ensuring the resilience of native Yellowstone cutthroat trout and the vitality of local communities.
Join us at the 2026 UBC Fall Field Tour!
You are invited to join us for our annual field tour on Thursday, October 8, from 10am-4pm. The Upper Blackfoot Confluence is a coalition of conservation groups and mining companies working together to improve the Upper Blackfoot watershed.
Join us for a day of exploring the watershed and learning about the river restoration projects supported by the Upper Blackfoot Confluence, including how our efforts are bringing back key habitat for native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.
This year, UBC is partnering with the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust to improve stream habitat on Kackley Ranch. Come learn about the unique partnership between the grazers working the land, the Land Trust implementing restoration projects, and the mining companies funding the work.
