Support Land & Water Conservation Fund with downtown gathering
On Friday, November 15th, the Montana Public Interest Research Group (MontPIRG) and community partners will host the Land & Water Conservation Fest beginning at 5pm. The event will be held at 13 S Willson, just off Main and directly outside the office of Sen. Steve Daines in Downtown Bozeman. Gather for live music by local acts, food trucks, free beer courtesy of Union Hall and Bunkhouse, kids games and opportunities to take action for our outdoors. Admission is free!
The Land and Water Conservation Fund is one of the country’s most important conservation programs. It has funded recreation opportunities all across Montana, including fishing access sites, trails, national parks and forests, even local soccer fields and swimming pools. What’s even better is that this program is at no cost to taxpayers.
Earlier this year, Congress passed a bill to make LWCF a permanent program, however it still lacks the vital funding it needs to be successful. Congress has consistently diverted this money away from our parks to other projects, and it’s time for that to change. Join for a fun night for an important cause.
Based on the University of Montana campus, MontPIRG is a student directed and funded nonpartisan organization dedicated to affecting tangible, positive change through educating and empowering the next generation of civic leaders. Learn more at www.mtpirg.org. •