Waking the Giant

Bighorn sheep

Every day I look at our goal on Helena’s horizon and get more excited about the momentum we are building together. Our Sleeping Giant Wilderness Campaign working group continues to grow, involving motivated citizens who recognize the natural beauty and importance of these special places to our local lifestyle. As we move into autumn, we invite your participation to help this campaign progress. Please plan to attend a meeting to learn about many levels of possible involvement.

The working group met with local Forest Service and BLM officials this summer. Both agencies are extremely interested in our progress and look forward to seeing further collaborations from a locally diverse group of land users.

Sleeping Giant Wilderness Study Area

We are currently putting final touches on our public presentation and will soon be looking for organizations interested in lending their support to the campaign.

As we have seen in the statewide response for Senator Tester’s Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, grassroots efforts make campaigns like this a legislative reality. Sleeping Giant has the potential for this level of success. It will not happen without the time and commitment from people who wake up every day and see that majestic silhouette outside of town.

Mountain Lady's Slipper in Falls Creek

Our elected officials are listening to Montanans and acting on what they hear. Let’s tell them the time has come for the Sleeping Giant to take its rightful place next to the other deserving wilderness areas in the Big Sky country.

If you have questions or would like to get more involved, please call me at 406-443-7350 or .

I look forward to hearing from you soon!