A Realistic Plan to Protect the Gallatin and Madison Ranges

It’s no secret that Bozeman, Livingston, and Big Sky are growing rapidly. Our backyard mountains — the Madison and Gallatin ranges — feel the pressures of this growth as more people explore deeper into the backcountry on foot, horse, or bike. More importantly, these mountains provide clean drinking water, important habitat for species from grizzly bears to elk, fresh air, adventure, and solace surrounded by wild nature. That’s why we joined with other members of the Gallatin Forest Partnership to unveil proposed legislation to permanently protect our backyard mountains so they stay wild and healthy as they are today.