Cascade County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cascade County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Cascade County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Great Falls, Cascade County hosts 21% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 100 Cascade County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Great Falls

+21% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee

Very Common9 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common8 obs.

Lepidium draba

Whitetop

Very Common5 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus padus

European Bird Cherry

Very Common4 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common3 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common Silverweed

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common2 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

Yellow-Bell

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Heterotheca villosa

Hairy Goldenaster

Occasional2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Occasional2 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Occasional2 obs.

Populus angustifolia

Willow Cottonwood

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Rare2 obs.

Allium cernuum

Wild Onion

Rare1.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cascade County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Great Falls

Importance: 0.80

66 species

+21% vs. current

Malmstrom Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+33% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+281% vs. current

Great Falls International Airport

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+371% vs. current

Belt

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Cascade

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Giant Springs State Park

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+196% vs. current

Eagle Falls Golf Club

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+196% 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 80 total documented species.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee

Very Common9 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common8 obs.

Lepidium draba

Whitetop

Very Common5 obs.

Sphaeralcea coccinea

Moss-Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus padus

European Bird Cherry

Very Common4 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Common3 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common3 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common Silverweed

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common2 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

Yellow-Bell

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional2 obs.

Heterotheca villosa

Hairy Goldenaster

Occasional2 obs.

Antilocapra americana

Antelope

Occasional2 obs.

Crotalus viridis

Viridis

Occasional2 obs.

Populus angustifolia

Willow Cottonwood

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Chokecherry

Rare2 obs.

Allium cernuum

Wild Onion

Rare1.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cascade County County, Montana

Nearby Natural Areas

Great Falls

Importance: 0.80

66 species

+21% vs. current

Malmstrom Air Force Base

Importance: 0.70

60 species

+33% vs. current

Great Falls

Importance: 0.70

21 species

+281% vs. current

Great Falls International Airport

Importance: 0.70

17 species

+371% vs. current

Belt

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Cascade

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1900% vs. current

Giant Springs State Park

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+196% vs. current

Eagle Falls Golf Club

in Great Falls

Importance: 0.60

27 species

+196% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 100 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Great Falls

+21% species diversity