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Back In Harmony: The Ruby Valley Experience From Conflict To Consensus
In September of 1994 the Ruby Reservoir--already low from a summer drought--was accidentally dewatered. An estimated 15,000 fish were killed. Many of the fish died from the trauma of being flushed into the Ruby river, others suffocated in the sludge-clogged waters. Stung by this tragedy in their backyard, ranchers, sportsmen, commercial outfitters, local businessmen and state agency personnel banded together to see the reservoir would not be dewatered again. State officials were so impressed by the ability of the Ruby River Task Force to develop what promises to be a long-term solution that they subsequently asked the group to tackle another critical issue in the Ruby Valley--public fishing access. In an age of great change, and in the spirit of stewardship for the water which sustains them all, ranchers and recreationalists are working together at the grass roots level. The Ruby Valley has moved from conflict to consensus, bringing everyone BACK TO HARMONY. Produced by Mike Keating, for KUSM/Montana Public Television, MSU. Contact Mike Keating 1-800-426-8243.
First Aired Friday, August 07, 1998 | |
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To obtain a DVD copy of this program, write to KUSM-TV, VCB 183, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717 or call 1-800-426-8243. Cost is $14.95 plus shipping and handling. |
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