Issue Position: The Environment and Sports Men and Women

Issue Position

Mary Caferro puts a high priority on preserving access to public lands and waterways. She believes Montana's great outdoors must be preserved for future generations.

"We are rooted in this place. Without the open space, clean air and fresh water, we lose ourselves. It's that simple." - Mary Caferro

* Mary has a 100% voting record with the Montana Conservation Voters--all three terms she's served in the Montana House.
* Mary brought together representatives of environmentalists, labor unions, business owners, workforce developers and low-income advocates to support a green jobs bill to provide retraining to unemployed workers in restoration, conservation and recycling.
* Mary believes Montana should become energy independent and supports energy conservation and the development of renewable energy like wind, solar, geothermal, and biodiesel.
* Mary serves on the board of the Northwest Energy Council and on the Grow Montana and the Growing Communities Steering Committees.

"Mary Caferro is committed to protecting clean air and clean water for all Montanans. Over the years she has worked tirelessly to protect public health and the environment and to create a sustainable energy future." - Anne Hedges, Conservation Leader

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