ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 31, 2012 CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
Mission Statement

"Protecting our natural resources through education and action."

Black Bear National Park Service

Our Areas of Concentration
Habitat issues in the Cabinet Mountains, the Yaak region, the Clark Fork drainage in western Montana and the Lake Pend Oreille area in Idaho.

Another year has slipped by, it is now June of 2010 and the work of protecting the Cabinet Mountains continues; thankfully with some level of success. While Judge Molloy’s decision (see article in History) is not all we hoped for it does open doors of opportunity for further action. The CRG Board of Directors took action in April and re-elected me as President. I will do my best and work hard; to be part of this selfless group is an honor and privilege.

Privilege brings to mind this thought. Two acquaintances and I carpooled to a meeting in eastern Sanders County recently. I was one of the lucky ones; I didn’t have to drive. The weather going was gray, dreary with sprinkles of rain but when the meeting broke up the sky had cleared. The return trip was made under clear blue skies but for a few ‘cotton ball’ clouds. The scent of new spring blossoms filled the air even in the moving car. The deer and even one lone elk were munching the new grass. For the first few miles the conversation revolved around the meeting but we soon fell silent, taking in the scene before us. Then one of my companions made a statement that says it all, “What a beautiful place; what a privilege to live here.”

 Just remember, privilege entails responsibility. Please help protect this beautiful place.

Howard Bakke, President, CRG