Who We Are

We are a group of students at the University of Montana who are passionate about the environment and ecocentric story telling. Funded by the Franke Global Leadership Initiative at UM, we have put together this project as our senior capstone. Our goal for this project was to foster a greater sense of community and connect people with the natural spaces that we live in, specifically the Clark Fork River. We think having a sense of place is crucial to wanting to protect our natural spaces and by emphasising our connections and reliance on the river, we can foster this relationship with the land.

Meet the Crew

Caroline Kane
Majoring in Field Ecology with a minor in Environmental Studies

Will Smyth
Majoring in Media Arts and Environmental Studies

Wyatt Day
Majoring in Environmental Studies with a minor in Wilderness Studies

Kelsey Stansberry
Majoring in Ecosystem Science and Restoration

Mel Brand
Majoring in Sustainability Sciences with a minor in Wilderness Studies

The Franke Global Leadership Initiative

The Franke Global Leadership Initiative is certificate program at the University of Montana that brings together students from any major to address complex global challenges. The certificate includes 12 credits of leadership and global perspective classes, as well as an "Beyond the Classroom" experience and a senior capstone. This program is made possible by the incredibly generous donation from William A. and Carolyn Franke and their family.

Contact Us

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