Conservation Conversations and Litigation

By Matt Singer, 5-26-05

Western Montana really knows how to juxtapose the approaches to environmental protection. The Missoulian has two articles today on the different approaches. One features an Audubon member, Avista, and Plum Creek described by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks as "'a tremendous example' of cooperation." The other features the Spokane-based Lands Council, Missoula-based Ecology Center, Friends of the Clearwater, and two citizens suing over a timber sale. Diversity is the spice of life. [End of article]