Tuesday, October 20, 2026

We Montanans treasure our protected areas

Lately we’ve heard a lot from our politicians about public lands and specifically Wilderness Study Areas. I’ve worked on public lands challenges, and wilderness protection, for nearly six years in NW Montana. This is a topic I know something about.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Working together had good results on forest plan

There’s a lot of bad news about divisiveness in America. Here’s a local good-news story: Folks with very diverse interests in the Flathead Valley met over a 13-month period, got way past “No!” and achieved a unanimous agreement on national forest management.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Working together had good results on forest plan

There’s a lot of bad news about divisiveness in America. Here’s a local good-news story: Folks with very diverse interests in the Flathead Valley met over a 13-month period, got way past “No!” and achieved a unanimous agreement on national forest management.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Working together for solutions on public lands

Working together locally counteracts the divisiveness that is splintering our nation and communities. Too many Americans are allowing pride, principles and politics to distract from the reality that we actually have a lot of common ground together. Reaching out to someone who does not agree with us takes courage and …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Working together for solutions on public lands

Working together locally counteracts the divisiveness that is splintering our nation and communities. Too many Americans are allowing pride, principles and politics to distract from the reality that we actually have a lot of common ground together. Reaching out to someone who does not agree with us takes courage and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cooperation, not litigation, is best for everyone

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THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO