In 1964, Congress passed the Wilderness Act "to secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring source of wilderness."
Almost 30 years after the passage of the act, the promise is yet to be fulfilled. North Dakota is one of only three states that has not passed a comprehensive statewide U.S. Forest Service wilderness bill. Meanwhile, the amount of wilderness in the state that qualifies for protection is rapidly diminishing.
Read MoreThanks to the diverse crowd that joined us in Bismarck at Keeping All the Pieces last evening. Your willingness to share your experiences and opinions in public dialogue encourages us all to continue the good work of public education on oil and gas impacts in the Badlands and advocacy for their protection.
Take heart; fight the good fight. Raise your own Voice for Wild North Dakota. Watch for opportunities to join the Keeping All the Pieces conversation in communities across the state.
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