News & events

On the river and around the valley.

Get involved. Welcoming all members of the community. Join us today to protect and support the Flathead.

Annual event

River Fest.

A community celebration of the Three Forks: music, food, gear raffles, and a river cleanup. Date and details announced each spring.

River Fest details

Events calendar.

Stewardship events, trainings, and cleanups. Volunteer trainings begin mid to late April; programs run Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Full calendar

Recent events

Sep 2 Non-profit Day @ REI REI Aug 31 Meet the Mules Whitefish Credit Union Aug 11 Grab a Free Reusable Flathead Waters Cleanup Bag! Aug 8 2026 Flathead Waters Cleanup

No upcoming events are scheduled yet. New dates are posted each spring.

Latest news.

Jul 1, 2026 Celebrate 50 Years of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River at River Fest Celebrate 50 years of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River at River Fest on Friday, July 10! Enjoy live music, family activities,… Jun 29, 2026 Around 109 Volunteers Brave the Rain at the 2026 River Weed Pull Rodeo Despite rainy weather, nearly 110 volunteers joined Flathead Rivers Alliance for the 2026 River Weed Pull Rodeo on June 24 to remove… May 21, 2026 River Safety Trainings Open to the Public in 2026 Flathead Rivers Alliance is opening river safety trainings to the public in 2026, including free First Aid/CPR certification opportunities and scholarship-supported swiftwater… Apr 28, 2026 Celebrating Our Rivers in Action: Earth Day Cleanup & River Safety Fair Recap Flathead Rivers Alliance kicked off the river season with a powerful weekend of community, stewardship, and skill-building. From a fully maxed-out Earth… Mar 12, 2026 Flathead Rivers Alliance Submits Comments on Draft Flathead Wild & Scenic River Management Plan Flathead Rivers Alliance recently submitted comments on the Draft Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Flathead Wild & Scenic River System. Our… Feb 18, 2026 How to Comment on Draft Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Flathead Wild and Scenic River and associated Environmental Assessment Together we can work towards the collective vision of a resilient and healthy river ecosystem with people interacting respectfully and responsibly. Flathead…