Montana BHA / Thursday, February 23, 2023 / Categories: Media, State Issues Public lands advocates rally, testify for outdoor access funding Nearly 500 public land advocates rallied in sub-zero temperatures on the steps of the Capitol Thursday to voice support for conservation funding and Montana’s constitutional guarantee of a clean and healthful environment. Public land rallies have become a fixture during legislative sessions, drawing large crowds in opposition to proposals such as transferring federal lands to the state and selling public lands into private hands. Thursday’s rally featured multiple speakers and chants of “It’s our right” in response prompts of public lands, clean water and wildlife. “Wilderness includes people, it includes us,” said Mariah Gladstone, a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and founder of Indigikitchen. “All of that is part of wild Montana. The writers of the Montana Constitution knew this, that’s why we have the right to a clean and healthful environment, not just for ourselves, but for our future.” Read more from the Helena Independent Republic here... Previous Article Forever no more? Bill seeks to restrict state’s access to perpetual conservation easements Next Article Hundreds "Rally for Public Lands" at Montana State Capitol Print 3 Rate this article: No rating Tags: Montana ChapterMontana issuesaccesshabitat Montana BHAMontana BHA The voice for Montana's wild public lands, waters and wildlife Other posts by Montana BHA Contact author Full biography Full biography The voice for Montana's wild public lands, waters and wildlife x