The Orton Family Foundation E-Journal – Taking Stock in Common Ground – The Yaak Valley of Montana

Rick Bass returns to Scenarios with the story of “a quixotic little grassroots group” that fought for game- changing solutions—and revolutionary legislation—resulting in the first designated wilderness in Montana in nearly three decades. Nathan Sayre introduces the Malpai Borderlands “working wilderness” where ranchers and environmentalists achieve common goals at “the radical center.” And Sarah Campbell, Senior Program Director at Everyday Democracy, shares her experience using public dialogue to bridge community divides.

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