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The GIVE A HOOT Campaign is Taking off!
Newsletters Cole Schaefer 7/10/24 Newsletters Cole Schaefer 7/10/24

The GIVE A HOOT Campaign is Taking off!

Our supporters have contributed $8,000 in the first week. Our anonymous donor still has money to match your $25 donations! Don't leave a dime in his pocket!

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GIVE JUST A LITTLE HOOT ABOUT THE FUTURE OF PARK COUNTY& DOUBLE YOUR MONEY!
Newsletters Cole Schaefer 7/1/24 Newsletters Cole Schaefer 7/1/24

GIVE JUST A LITTLE HOOT ABOUT THE FUTURE OF PARK COUNTY& DOUBLE YOUR MONEY!

Anonymous donor will match every donation of $25 or less from a new supporter of Friends of Park County up to $1,000

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June 2024 Supporter’s Update - Water Water Everywhere
Newsletters 7/1/24 Newsletters 7/1/24

June 2024 Supporter’s Update - Water Water Everywhere

Water is a basic necessity of life and is critical for the prosperity and livability of the county. As Park County continues to grow, it’s crucial that we understand the dynamics of this vital resource so we’re prepared to make smart decisions that protect water quality and the rights of existing water users.

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*New* - We Won!
Newsletters Cole Schaefer 6/8/24 Newsletters Cole Schaefer 6/8/24

*New* - We Won!

From all of us at Friends of Park County, a deep thanks to everyone who participated in the campaign and helped us defeat Referendum 1.

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Farm and Rangeland Loss: Supporter Update May 2024
Newsletters Cole Schaefer 5/15/24 Newsletters Cole Schaefer 5/15/24

Farm and Rangeland Loss: Supporter Update May 2024

Farms and ranches are family businesses producing food and providing jobs – and we are losing them rapidly to luxury ranchette development in Park County. We must and can change course – the first step is defeating Referendum 1.

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April 2024 Supporter Update - Too Many Homes on the Range?
Newsletters 4/24/24 Newsletters 4/24/24

April 2024 Supporter Update - Too Many Homes on the Range?

Oh give me a home, where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope . . .

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Broadwater County Decision Article March 2024
Newsletters 3/19/24 Newsletters 3/19/24

Broadwater County Decision Article March 2024

Montana Judge invalidates Broadwater County and Department of Natural Resources and Conservation subdivision approvals in a fiery decision. Many important lessons for Park County and Livingston.

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Irrigation intensification impacts sustainability of streamflow in the Western United States
Water 3/2/24 Water 3/2/24

Irrigation intensification impacts sustainability of streamflow in the Western United States

Quantifying the interconnected impacts of climate change and irrigation on surface water flows is critical for the proactive management of our water resources and the ecosystem services they provide.

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How Irrigation Harms (or Helps) Streamflows in the West
Water 3/2/24 Water 3/2/24

How Irrigation Harms (or Helps) Streamflows in the West

New study uses 35 years of data to qualify the impacts of irrigation on river basins across the western U.S. to better inform future management decisions. As it turns out, it's complicated.

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Save The Date: Yellowstone Gateway Museum Foundation Park County, Montana
News Articles, Newsletters 2/29/24 News Articles, Newsletters 2/29/24

Save The Date: Yellowstone Gateway Museum Foundation Park County, Montana

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January 2024 Supporter Update
Newsletters 2/29/24 Newsletters 2/29/24

January 2024 Supporter Update

County Commission Votes to Begin Drafting Updated Park County Growth Policy, Even as Current Growth Policy is on the Ballot. Staff says process will take three years.

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February 2024 Supporter Update
News Articles 2/29/24 News Articles 2/29/24

February 2024 Supporter Update

One million acres of open space lost, more second homes for the affluent and less affordable housing for the middle class: This isn’t sustainable. It doesn’t build community. We can do better

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News Articles 11/19/23 News Articles 11/19/23

City Growth Policy Implementation Moves Forward . . . s l o w l y

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News Articles 11/18/23 News Articles 11/18/23

Sewage Waste is a Terrible Thing Not to Mind

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News Articles 11/18/23 News Articles 11/18/23

Three County Planning Board Vacancies to be Filled soon; Application Deadline is November 30

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Friends of Park County Welcomes Randy Carpenter as its First Executive Director
News Articles 11/19/23 News Articles 11/19/23

Friends of Park County Welcomes Randy Carpenter as its First Executive Director

He brings more than two decades of experience helping Montanans to meet the challenge of growth and development

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News Articles 11/18/23 News Articles 11/18/23

Growth Policy Repeal Measure Update

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News Articles 11/18/23 News Articles 11/18/23

Nootz and Willich Elected to Livingston City Commission

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News Articles 11/18/23 News Articles 11/18/23

County Commissioners Select Bryan Wells to Fill County Commission Vacancy

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News Articles 10/21/23 News Articles 10/21/23

Tour Examines Options for Protecting Rural Lands and Lifestyles Around Livingston

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