City Club Missoula – “Streamside Setbacks -Protecting Waterways, People And Natural Resources”, 4/21, Missoula

“Protecting Waterways, People and Natural Resources”

Monday, April 21, 2008

11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m.

DOUBLETREE EDGEWATER, 100 MADISON

Clark Fork Coalition staff scientist Chris Brick will talk at the
upcoming City Club Forum April 21 about streamside setbacks – what they
are and why we need them. Setbacks take many forms. In general, they are
buffer zones that aim to preserve native streamside habitat by preventing
new building at the very edges of our streams and rivers. They protect
the streams we treasure, and they keep people and property safe from
flood damage.

Chris will discuss different ways of developing setbacks and what other
counties in Montana are doing to protect their streams and rivers from
too-close development. Two of the three fastest-growing counties in
western Montana – Ravalli and Flathead – are considering setback
regulations, while the third, Missoula County, is in the early stages of
exploring a streamside protection program that addresses growth, water,
wildlife and riparian values.

City Club Missoula forums are open to everyone. You do not need to be a
member to attend; however, reservations are required.

Reservations for the April 21 City Club Forum can be made by email to
[email protected] or by calling 406-546-6643 before noon Thursday,
April 17. Please indicate if you want lunch ($11 for members, $16 for
nonmembers) or the no-lunch option of forum only for $5. Please cancel
if necessary by the reservation deadline. Payment is required for late
cancellations and unclaimed reservations. We encourage you to find a
substitute to claim your reservation.

For more information about City Club Missoula, visit
http://www.cityclubmissoula.org or call 406-546-6643.