Supports land and water bond

As a longtime Flathead Valley resident, I am excited about the opportunity to vote yes on a land and water conservation bond in November. It's what the Flathead Valley needs.

My family and I have lived on our place in the Lower Valley for 36 wonderful years now. We have seen a lot of change. I am glad that the Flathead Valley is prospering. At the same time, I think that growth needs to be balanced with a concern for the future.

Look at the Somers Boat and Swimming Access. It's more crowded every time you drive by. We need to maintain and improve access for traditional uses of our land, streams and lakes like swimming, fishing, hiking and horseback riding.

Access to outdoor recreation is really important for all of us here. Most of all, we need to protect our clean water and the wetlands, streamsides and other areas that keep our rivers and streams clean.

I hope that when my kids and grandkids come back to the Flathead Valley it is just as wonderful years from now as it is today. Our future is in our hands. Please support the local land and water conservation bond.

Liz Seabaugh

Kalispell