The Public’s Work is Not Yet Done
We must defend the right to have timely access to information and to observe the work of our government. In the summer of 2019, I filed a lawsuit against the City of Whitefish. The city was in the process of Read More …
Reusable Containers, Glass Recycling, and Hazardous Waste, Oh My!
Sustainable Business SpotlightIntroducing Pantry Collective, a new opportunity to reduce our plastic waste in the valley! They are a meet-up and delivery refillery where you refill your existing containers with kitchen, laundry and bathroom products instead of buying a new Read More …
Judge voids permit for Egan Slough water bottling plant
A district judge in Helena has again sided with neighboring landowners in a five-year fight over the Egan Slough water bottling plat in the Creston, saying the state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation erred when it issued a water-use Read More …
CBF Along with Neighborhood Groups Challenge DEQ’s Authorization of More Polluting Septic Systems that Endanger Local Water Quality.
After over two years of efforts testifying at hearings, conducting and reviewing research, organizing, and working to bring attention with others to the need for protecting the Flathead’s local water quality from increasing septic waste pollution resulting from poorly planned Read More …
Glass Recycling Event with Flathead Recon
Citizens for a Better Flathead (CBF) has partnered with Flathead Recon, a Columbia Falls based recycling facility, to put on a glass recycling event on Saturday, October 9th. Stop by 455 4th Ave, Columbia Falls, and drop off your glass Read More …
Program Deeper Dive: Towards Zero Waste
You have long championed the best ways to reduce trash in the Flathead Valley. For example, your work through the WasteNot Project educates over 3,000 school children and their families each year on the practices of recycling and composting – Read More …
Policy Deeper Dive: Creating a People-Oriented Transportation System
The Kalispell Planning Board held a work session at its meeting on Tuesday, May 14th, for the public to learn about the various aspects of creating a city-wide Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. The plan is identified in the Kalispell Read More …
Planning Deeper Dive: Love Your Valley! Love Your Local Farmer!
During the latter half of 2018, the Flathead County Planning Department proposed changes to its zoning code. These text amendments included consolidation of our agricultural zones (AG-80, -40, and -20) into one zone – AG. After considerable public comment to Read More …