Protecting the North Fork

I would like to thank Rep. Steve Daines for his support of the North Fork Watershed Protection Act. As a Flathead Valley resident, I am encouraged by his bipartisan support of a bill that protects wildlife and our outdoor oriented way of life. This shows me that Daines is committed to acting in the best interest of Montanans.

I am especially impressed by Daines’ willingness to work across party lines, which, as a young voter tired of political gridlock, I value greatly in elected leaders. I hope he will continue to show his support for our state and our way of life by joining Sen. Jon Tester to promote the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act. The majority of Montanans are behind this bill, which is very meaningful considering the diverse uses of public lands across our state.  

It takes cooperation to make progress locally and nationally on a political level. I hope that Daines will show he is able to move forward in the political environment by joining with bipartisan forces to advocate for the best interests of his constituents.  

I think Daines will recognize that FJRA allocates for every bit of what makes us a traditional western state — promoting timber, recreation, conservation, and job creation — and that is a heritage that we are proud to stand behind.

— Allison Linville