Montanans increasingly worried rapid growth degrading outdoor way of life

Montana residents are increasingly worried that rapid growth is degrading their outdoor way of life according to a new University of Montana poll.

The UM Crown of the Continent and Greater Yellowstone Initiative released its fifth biennial poll of Montanans’ opinions of public lands, wildlife and the policies and actions that conserve them.

According to our partners at the Missoula Current, the survey clearly shows voters are experiencing growing pains. Initiative Director Rick Graetz said that Montana wants to grow, but keep the state livable, affordable and make good on the conservation efforts that protect wildlands and open spaces.