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Friends, this Wednesday is Earth Day!

This is an opportunity to reflect on the beauty and value of what makes Montana the Last Best Place and the importance of conservation to the future of our planet.

With 75% of Montanans considering themselves conservationists, we’re a big group.  

I’m proud to have fought to protect our land, air, wildlife, soil and waters - our forests, plains and open spaces. When I left Montana's fish and wildlife agency over 15 years ago, I received a plaque saying that Montana's rivers were better off because I cared "and knew what to do." That award still means the world to me and represents the approach I'll bring to Congress. It's not just caring; it's doing.

But I need your voice behind me to do this work. Will you stand with 75% of Montanans today by renewing your commitment to protecting our planet?

We all have a responsibility to lighten our footprint on our world. And the numbers who agree are overwhelming:

1. 85% of Montanans believe that companies should pay fees to mine on public lands
2. 67% support full funding to the Land and Water Conservation Fund
3. 84% believe that issues of clean water, clean air, wildlife and public lands are important in determining their support for an elected official

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. On Earth Day this Wednesday, will you commit to stand with me in protecting the beauty and resources that sustain us all?

Thank you, Happy Earth Day!

Kathleen