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Program
Resource Directory
Introduction
Montana overview
First time visitors to Montana are often struck by the scenic vistas, the rugged mountains, pristine rivers, and of course the abundant wildlife. Montana, however, offers much more than an outdoor adventure experience. Home to nearly 900,000 residents, Montana's diverse population includes people from all walks of life, from cattle ranchers and miners, to working artists and high-tech entrepreneurs. This diversity of interests represented in
Montana creates an excellent place for dialogue and interaction among the many groups that populate our beautiful state. Environmental topics like forestry, mining, and air and water quality are constantly up for debate and renewal, just as issues of public access and recreational opportunities remain on the forefront of Montana's headlines. Other Montana attractions include:
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Native American reservations
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Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks
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Outdoor opportunities/recreational, skiing, rafting, hiking, biking, climbing in the Northern Rockies
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Accredited universities
Some attractions unique to the greater Bozeman area include:
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Home to grass roots organizations like the Greater Yellowstone Project, Predator Project, Gallatin Valley Land trust, and many others
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Museum of the Rockies www.montana.edu/wwwmor
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Proximity to Yellowstone National Park, Missouri Headwaters
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Emerson Cultural Center
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50,000 residents in the greater Bozeman area
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Agriculture is the #1 industry according the Chamber of Commerce
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Other major sectors of the economy include the university, recreation, retail trade, manufacturing, and natural resource based industries such as mining and forestry
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Montana State University www.montana.edu
Index of Resources
Environmental Resources
General links
Sustainable Development
Government Organizations
Non-governmental Organizations
Montana State University Resources
Local Government
Native American Resources
Agriculture Resources
Economic Resources
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