Through a new cooperative venture including Avista Corporation, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Plum Creek Timber Company and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the Fund facilitated the protection of 1,800 acres in western Montana's Bull River watershed to conserve habitat for a wealth of wildlife, including neotropical songbirds, endangered grizzly bear and threatened bull trout. The partners are developing a long-term management plan to ensure habitat protection and recreational opportunities for years to come.