Climate

“In brief: Missoula County’s summers are expected to become hotter and drier. Winter and springs are expected to become warmer and wetter. More precipitation will fall as rain instead of snow, especially at low elevations. These changes will directly impact our quality of life and the local economy.”
– Missoula Climate Primer, p. 14

Channel Migration Zone

Channel Migration Zone mapping is a tool to map where rivers and streams have been over the last 100 years and use that as a tool to predict where rules and regulations can make our community more resilient to future change.

Channel Migration ZOne Map

Channel Migration Zone Report

Clean Air

Montana’s summers are becoming hotter and drier, growing the risk of wildfires. As fires increase and as the wildfire season lengthens, the amount of wildfire smoke increases. Smoke can affect us from nearby fires, from surrounding states, and even as far as California or Canada. Planning for clean indoor air, learning about health risks, and sharing this with friends and neighbors can help reduce stress and keep us feeling good, when the skies turn from blue to gray.

montanawildfiresmoke.org