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The Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve...

An Urban Wetland Oasis

Montana’s largest enhanced and restored city wetland is in the works

UPDATES ON BOZEMAN’S URBAN WETLAND OASIS

Wetlands Naturalist Program Series at the IAWP

New Wetland Naturalist Course Sacajawea Audubon Society (SAS) is developing a new naturalist course with a focus on wetlands, covering various aspects of wetland ecology and environmental science, tailored to Montana's unique landscapes and ecological characteristics....

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2024 World Wetlands Day Festivities!

2024 World Wetlands Day Festivities!  “Discover the benefits of wetlands to human well-being.” Join in celebrating the beauty and importance of wetlands. Friday, February 2 & Saturday, February 3   World Wetlands Day (WWD) is celebrated each year on the 2nd...

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2023 Wetland BioBlitz July 20-23

2023 Wetland BioBlitz July 20-23

If you're interested in citizen science, learning about the biodiversity at your local urban wetland, join us at the IAWP for our second annual BioBlitz! A BioBlitz is a citizen science project where community members try to find and identify as many species as...

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Video by Ronan Donovan

A legacy for the future

Through the efforts and vision of Sacajawea Audubon Society (SAS) and the cooperation and generosity of Ileana Indreland and Mike Delaney, Montana’s largest enhanced and restored wetland is about to become reality after nearly 40 years of planning.

On December 28, 2018 SAS was gifted 31.2 acres of wetland property from Indreland and Delaney, plus approximately seven adjacent acres are in the process of being purchased. This 40-acre site has been designated the Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve (IAWP). Once work is completed, this wetland will provide a sanctuary for birds, and will offer tranquility to human visitors who access the property from existing trail connections as well as nearby downtown Bozeman. IAWP provides the critical East Main link between the recently restored riparian corridor at the Story Mill Community Park and the upper East Gallatin/Rocky Creek drainage.

VISION STATEMENT

The Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve (IAWP) was set aside by Sacajawea Audubon Society (SAS) to conserve and enhance a wetland community in an urban setting. The site will serve as an environmental study area offering education about wetland ecology accessible to all ages.  SAS aims to document the effect of human influence on wetland communities and inspire the conservation, restoration, and enhancement of  wetlands. SAS strives to have positive impacts on wetland conservation that extends beyond the Gallatin watershed.

GOALS

Goal 1: Create a wetland community that serves as habitat for diverse wildlife species.

Goal 2: Monitor the site to ensure that management decisions do not adversely affect the wetland.

Goal 3: Showcase the role of beaver as a keystone species in creating wetland habitat.

Goal 4: Create educational opportunities to learn about hydrology, ecology and history.

Goal 5: Create a natural laboratory for scientific investigation. 

Goal 6: Encourage critical thinking about ecology and environmental issues.

Goal 7: Provide for visitor access and infrastructure consistent with conserving the wetland resource while offering a place of respite in an urban area.

Goal 8: Explore alternative methods of weed control, with the intent of avoiding the use of herbicide.

Goal 9: Contribute to wetland conservation in the Gallatin watershed by establishing a wetland bank.

Goal 10: Develop an outreach program that extends beyond the Gallatin watershed.

Planning is underway for land acquisition, environmental restoration, design and installation of visitor improvements. This includes a future nature center, stewardship for ongoing operations, and maintenance of the IAWP by SAS with a fundraising goal to raise $7 million. The community’s help is essential to creating the largest restored urban wetlands in Montana, ensuring a better tomorrow.

 

Get Involved!

Bird Walks at IAWP

 

Curious about the exciting wetlands preserve that Sacajawea Audubon is acquiring and restoring?  Eager to see some great birds without leaving the city?  Join Sacajawea Audubon guides for Friday morning bird walks.

2024 Dates – To Be Announced in March

Time: 8:00 -10:00 am

Meet at Café M (777 E. Main St.) for a brief talk about the wetlands and our vision for its future.   We will then take a short walk to the preserve so bring your binocs and your enthusiasm for birds and wetlands while we explore this special area. All birding abilities welcome and no registration needed.  For more information, email: wetlands@sacajaweaaudubon.org

Link to eBird count for this location.

 

 

 

Vision Document

Fundraising

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Sacajawea Audubon Society

  • SAS is a non-profit grassroots membership organization, serving the Northern Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of Montana since 1967. Its 800+ members are affiliated with both National Audubon Society and Montana Audubon.
  • visit Sacajawea Audubon Society

SAS Wetland Preservation Project

  • SAS initiated the Wetland Preservation Project (WPP) to protect and restore increasingly rare habitat in accessible urban locations, and to provide education and enjoyment for generations to come.
  • Many species of birds are found here. Ebird count for this location.