Prickly Pear Land Trust Project Receives Commission Approval

Prickly Pear Land Trust's proposed conservation easement on Little Prickly Pear Creek and Big Sheep Creek has been approved by the county's open land bond advisory council and the Lewis and Clark County Commission. http://helenair.com/…/article_d58a3756-8b11-59f8-aa37-fa496…

Haskill Basin Project Funding Goes to Whitefish Voters

The Whitefish City Council has voted 5-1 to allow local residents the opportunity to vote on Haskill Basin conservation funding. Stoltze Land and Lumber owns the property.
http://flatheadbeacon.com/…/whitefish-voters-decide-resort…/

Make Tracks for Trails

Snow or no snow, the show - Make Tracks for Trails - will go on in Bozeman on Feb. 22. Check out Gallatin Valley Land Trust's website for details. http://www.gvlt.org/events/

Guest Column Voices Support for Tourism's Economic Contributions

Mike Scholz, who helped create Travelers for Open Land and is a leader within Montana's tourism industry, co-wrote a guest editorial in the Bozeman Chronicle voicing approval of legislation that supports Montana's "cultural, historical and recreational heritage." http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/opinions/guest_columnists/growing-montana-s-economy-and-preserving-our-heritage/article_ffdae380-6143-5ac9-8813-8460b5bdd4cd.html

Strong Support Expressed for Sage Grouse Proposal

A broad range of conservation and agricultural organizations, industry groups and others offered legislative testimony in support of a new state sage grouse conservation proposal. http://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/state-sage-grouse-bill-largely-supported/article_89b63173-a2df-5f02-b63a-c0e591098596.html

Haskill Basin Vote Coming Up

The Whitefish City Council is expected to vote Feb. 17 on a proposal to help fund the Haskill Basin conservation proposal. 
http://flatheadbeacon.com/2015/02/09/council-vote-funding-avenue-haskill-project/

Thanks to Buck's T-4 in Big Sky for Program Support

Thanks to the guests, owners and staff at Buck's T-4 in Big Sky for your $1,025 contribution to Travelers for Open Land. Buck's has been a consistent supporter of Travelers for Open Land and we're very grateful for their participation in the program. http://www.buckst4.com/

Cinnabar Foundation Names Wolfe as New Executive Director

Congratulations to Gary Wolfe, who'll take the helm of the Cinnabar Foundation in early March. Gary is currently executive director of The Vital Ground Foundation, a land trust in Missoula focusing on grizzly bear conservation.
http://www.thecinnabarfoundation.org/

Montana Senators Remain Positive on LWCF

Montana Senators Tester and Daines still optimistic on LWCF reauthorization. http://helenair.com/news/local/montana-s-senators-optimistic-on-future-of-land-and-water/article_d3777748-d452-5943-b221-772c1d609849.html

Best Wishes to Andy Baur at Prickly Pear Land Trust

Best wishes to Andy Baur as he departs Prickly Pear Land Trust for a new venture with the Western Conservation Project. Andy's been a terrific leader and made a positive difference for PPLT and Helena.
http://helenair.com/news/local/longtime-executive-director-of-prickly-pear-land-trust-leaving/article_d5fd0e83-3a22-5755-9733-0a3eaea587da.html

Flathead Land Trust Honors Conservation Leaders

Flathead Land Trust gave leadership awards to Ken Siderius and Bill Dakin, two Flathead pioneers and leaders in private land conservation.(Left to Right) Bill Dakin, Ken Siderius and Flathead Land Trust executive director Paul Travis. 
http://www.flatheadnewsgroup.com/hungryhorsenews/dakin-siderius-recognized-for-conservation-work/article_2e90efa6-9683-11e4-a629-836ef1e24dbc.html