Cascade

Ecosystem Overview

The Cascade ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 3 taxonomic genera. Located in Cascade County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cascade County nearby has 95% more documented species, Cascade offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Cascade County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common0.19 obs.

Populus angustifolia

Willow Cottonwood

Very Common0.18 obs.

Populus acuminata

Lance-Leaved Cottonwood

Very Common0.18 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Very Common0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cascade County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Cascade County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-95% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.80

66 species

-94% vs. current

Malmstrom Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-93% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-81% vs. current

Great Falls International Airport

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-76% vs. current

Belt

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Giant Springs State Park

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-85% vs. current

Eagle Falls Golf Club

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-85% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Cascade County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Very Common0.19 obs.

Populus angustifolia

Willow Cottonwood

Very Common0.18 obs.

Populus acuminata

Lance-Leaved Cottonwood

Very Common0.18 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Very Common0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cascade County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Cascade County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-95% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.80

66 species

-94% vs. current

Malmstrom Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

60 species

-93% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-81% vs. current

Great Falls International Airport

Importance: 0.70

17 species

-76% vs. current

Belt

Importance: 0.70

4 species

0% vs. current

Giant Springs State Park

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-85% vs. current

Eagle Falls Golf Club

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

-85% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

vs. Cascade County

-95% species diversity