Friends of the Flathead Quotes

“Protecting the Flathead River Valley is a test case for whether climate change is being taken seriously in British Columbia.” David Anderson, former Federal Environment Minister.

The Crown of the Continent ecosystem, which includes B.C.’s Flathead River Valley, is “one of the most diverse and ecologically intact natural ecosystems in the temperate zones of the world.” National Geographic magazine.

The Flathead River Valley is “a nursery, incubating wildlife that disperses and repopulates neighbouring habitats.” Canadian Geographic magazine.

“I saw my first bear – a grizzly – in Waterton Park when I was seven and feel a deep-rooted connection to this special area. My dream, like so many others, is to ensure all generations to come will be able to see their first bear in this part of our country and to do that, we must do all we can to realize the century old conservation vision for completion of this wildlife sanctuary, by protecting the Flathead.” Simon Jackson, Founder Spirit Bear Youth Coalition and one of Time Magazine’s 60 Heroes for the Planet