Graduation Year
2021
Graduation Month
May
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science – Forestry
School or Department
Resource Conservation
Major
Resource Conservation
Faculty Mentor
John Lund
Faculty Reader(s)
John Lund, Vicki Watson
Keywords
open land, riverfront access, undeveloped, wildlife, fish, recreation
Subject Categories
Environmental Policy | Environmental Studies | Public Affairs | Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration
Abstract
South of Great Falls, Montana, adjacent to the city lies a 72-acre undeveloped parcel of state school trust land. For decades, this land has been used by the community for recreation including mountain biking, dog walking, fishing, and wildlife viewing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these recreational values were especially pertinent as city attractions such as bars, restaurants, and other entertainment were shuttered or suffered from greatly reduced capacity. The community, while aware of this treasure, became especially attached as it served as a refuge from the throes of the modern world. When the Fox Farm neighborhood learned of the State’s plans to sell or lease the property, they bound together to fight the development of the ever-shrinking amount of undeveloped riverfront ecosystem which exists along the Missouri River.
Honors College Research Project
Yes
GLI Capstone Project
no
Recommended Citation
Ormseth, Leonard Patrick, "Missouri River Open Lands Preservation: A Great Falls Case Study" (2021). Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts. 342.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/utpp/342
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