This ongoing program from the Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and 1-800-TIP MONT is the first reward system in Montana specifically targeting motorized abuse of national forests.
Wildlands CPR presents a virtual tour that follows two popular trails within the WSA: the Chain of Lakes Trail #39, and part of Tr. #313 following the border between the Bitterroot and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests. Viewers have the option of watching a movie of the tour, or downloading a Google Earth KMZ file and taking a more interactive tour.
The BQUC is working with the University of Montana's Wilderness Institute to help monitor the Sapphire and Blue Joint WSAs this summer. Collected data will help determine these area's wilderness character and BQUC volunteers have been involved in developing monitoring protocols.