Who we are
We are a coalition of 179 local businesses, and counting, tied together by one idea: the health of our economy and the health of the land around it are the same thing. Together we represent the largest economic sector in Park County, Montana.
We live and work at the doorstep of Yellowstone National Park, and we have a deep respect for the wild character of life here. Through a range of projects, we work to protect wildlife, safeguard vital landscapes, and strengthen the natural systems that keep our community going. The aim is to keep what is best and restore what can be better, for the people who come after us.
How it works
Every so often something comes along that threatens our businesses or our livelihoods, or an opportunity shows up that is good for all of us. That is when we get together, raise awareness and act.
We are not a nonprofit, and frankly, nothing about us is official. It is just us, a community of business people working together on the things we see as mutually beneficial. As a member, you do not have to do anything. If you have something in mind, this is a network of fellow owners to do it with.
Think of our projects list as a job board. Some jobs will interest you and some will not. The point is not to make anyone pick a side on conservation. It is to be informed, make up your own mind, then get involved. Our projects are shaped by our Project Centinela proposal.
Have a project, existing or possible, in mind? Let us know. We support any feasible project that improves the fisheries, wildlife, open space and rural character of our area. We are easy to find; most of us are behind a counter.
Steering committee
| Name | Business | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Cara McGary | In Our Nature Guiding Services | Gardiner |
| Dr Jeff Reed | Reedfly Farm & Lodging | Paradise Valley |
| Casey Anderson | VisionHawk Films | Paradise Valley |
| Evan Stout | Yellowstone Wildlife Guide Company | Gardiner |
| Malou Anderson-Ramirez | Anderson Ranch | Paradise Valley |
| Ashea Mills | Walking Shadow Ecology Tours | Gardiner |
| Rick Wollum | Angler’s West | Northern Yellowstone |
| Emil McCain | Yellowstone Wild Tours & Yellowstone Wild Honey | Gardiner and Paradise Valley |
| Dale Sexton | Dan Bailey’s Outdoor Company | Livingston |
| Laura Lyznicki | Yellowstone Wild Tours | Gardiner |
| Kyle Dudgeon | Yellowstone Wildlife Guide Company & Kyle Dudgeon Creative | Gardiner |
| Lauren Swett | Chico Hot Springs | Gardiner |
Get in touch
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