Middle Yellowstone Watershed Alliance

Collaborative Stewardship from Livingston to Intake

The Middle Yellowstone Watershed Alliance (MYWA) is a collaborative effort dedicated to the long-term health of the Yellowstone River between Livingston and Intake.

Operating as a project of Our Montana, Inc., the Alliance brings together landowners, tribal nations, conservation districts, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community members to advance science-based restoration, watershed monitoring, and coordinated stewardship across this vital river corridor.

Our Mission

To protect, restore, and steward the Middle Yellowstone River through collaborative, science-based efforts that support ecological health, sustainable agriculture, and resilient communities.

Our Focus Area

From Livingston downstream to Intake, this 85-mile stretch of river supports agriculture, wildlife habitat, recreation, cultural heritage, and local economies.

The Alliance works to strengthen coordination and shared responsibility throughout this region.

Current Priorities 

Riparian Health & Habitat Restoration
Supporting landowners in stabilizing banks, restoring vegetation, reducing erosion, and reconnecting side channels.

Watershed Monitoring & Baseline Data
Launching water quality assessments and building shared mapping resources to better understand habitat conditions and watershed trends.

Climate Resilience & Research
Convening conversations around drought preparedness, floodplain use, agricultural sustainability, and climate impacts — while partnering with researchers and agencies to strengthen ecological data.

Sustainable Agriculture & Stewardship
Connecting producers with tools, funding, and peer collaboration to support soil health and responsible land management.

Inclusive Partnership Network
Bringing together stakeholders to build a coordinated, long-term approach to watershed health.

Governance & Structure

The Middle Yellowstone Watershed Alliance operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Our Montana, Inc., which provides nonprofit status, financial stewardship, and administrative support.

The Alliance is guided by a developing advisory framework composed of regional partners representing conservation organizations, academic institutions, public agencies, and local stakeholders.

Current collaborating organizations include:

• Yellowstone River Parks Association
• Rocky Mountain College
• Montana State University Billings
• Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
• Regional conservation districts

The Alliance continues to expand its partnership network as coordination efforts advance.