We recently met with the offices of our members of Congress in Washington, D.C., about common-sense climate policies.
We thought our concerns wouldn’t be addressed but we were welcomed and had open, honest dialogue. Why did we talk with Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Reps.
Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale and staff? I grew up in the Flathead Valley, spending nearly every summer day recreating and forming a deep connection to Flathead Lake. I’ve taken for granted that the watershed is and always will be pristine. My community relies on our environment for tourism and our economy.
If we don’t take steps to mitigate climate change, our thriving community will be harmed. What will it be like when we don’t have a beautiful lake and environment to enjoy? Will my kids have what I had? Tourism is also personal because of my Glacier National Park-related job. Glacier is so important to many people but the clock is ticking to take meaningful action before it changes irreparably.
I was born in Anchorage but raised in Billings. The great outdoors has always been at my fingertips. From backpacking the Beartooth Mountains to skiing the freezing slopes, I’ve explored our Big Sky Country, which holds untamed, unmatched beauty and inspired all aspects of my life.
Our home is endangered due to climate change. Living on the prairie through the dry summers, I’ve witnessed countless wildfires rip through, destroying everything they touch. If climate change is not taken seriously n.
