Steve Powell Park "A Great Addition to the City"

Here's a great article in the Ravalli Republic about the creation of Steve Powell Park in Hamilton.
http://ravallirepublic.com/news/local/article_b169251c-71c4-11e4-bbb6-73746a1329d0.html

Great News for the City of Hamilton

To Bitter Root Land Trust, the City of Hamilton and the Steve Powell family for the creation of Steve Powell Park: Congratulations! Bitter Root Land Trust donated 22 acres to Hamilton for the park, and a grand opening of the new city park is expected in late spring 2015. The park will be a great addition to the community. Travelers for Open Land was one of the funders for this community project.

Inaugural Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame Class Announced

Congratulations to Bud Moore, Ron Marcoux and the complete inaugural class of 12 for your pending induction into the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame. Special thanks to the Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation and all involved in the creation of the Hall and this inaugural 2014 selection. Moore and Marcoux have strong private land conservation connections. (Photo is of "Mr. Montana" Granville Stuart) 
http://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/recreation/helenan-founds-montana-outdoor-hall-of-fame/article_99630ded-6a96-54ea-91ca-89b85840b022.html

Foys to Blacktail Trails Reaches Fundraising Goal

Looks like Foys to Blacktail Trails in the Flathead is a done deal. Congratulations to all involved!
http://flatheadbeacon.com/2014/11/04/foys-blacktail-trails-reaches-2-25-million-fundraising-goal/

Thanks, El Western!

A big thank-you to John and Kris Hauck of El Western Cabins & Lodges in Ennis for their generous donation to Travelers for Open Land. They add a line on each guest's invoice asking if they'd like to donate to the program. Thanks for your ongoing support, John and Kris!

www.elwestern.com

Conservation Easement Discussion Coming to Augusta

The Montana Association of Land Trusts and Lewis and Clark County Commissioner Susan Good Geise will be leading a discussion about conservation easements in Augusta on Thursday, Nov. 13, 7:00 PM, at the Senior Center.
http://helenair.com/news/local/conservation-easement-discussion-coming-to-augusta/article_7f565385-67fa-5557-8f02-3a6ebc5b0d74.html

The Value of Land Conservation Explored in Lewis and Clark County

Here's a discussion about the value of private land conservation within the context of the Lewis and Clark County Open Lands Bond Program. http://helenair.com/news/local/lay-of-the-open-lands-conservation-easements-see-new-interest/article_10241adb-abd6-5917-871f-6d81a11a8a61.html