HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-26 Public Comment - D. Carty - Bozeman Creek Vision Plan_ Thank you, Commissioneers, for goal language changes From: Daniel Carty
To: Alison Sweeney;Jennifer Madaic;Joey Morrison; Emma Bode
Cc: Bozeman Public Comment
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Bozeman Creek Vision Plan:Thank you,Commissioneers,for goal language changes
Date: Wednesday,January 28,2026 9:23:02 AM
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January 28, 2026; 9:25 a.m.
Dear Mayor Joey Morrison and Commissioners Jennifer Madgic, Emma Bode, and Alison
Sweeney:
Thank you for asking City staff to amend the goal language of the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan
(BCVP) to (a) include increase ecological health' as a goal and (b) replace support/promote
economic development opportunities with support/promote economic vitolity.2
Sincerely,
Daniel Carty
213 N. 3rd Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
' Ecological Health: An ecologically healthy stream ecosystem maintains sustainable, resilient,
and natural physical, chemical, and biological conditions, supporting diverse aquatic life while
managing water flow. Key signs of health include a high diversity of sensitive
macroinvertebrates; stable, vegetated banks; and consistent, clean, cool water.
2 Economic Development vs Economic Vitality: Economic development focuses on structural
improvements such as job creation, tax base growth, and business attraction. In contrast,
economic vitality represents a broader, more sustainable state of a thriving, resilient
community, emphasizing diversity, quality of life, and long-term viability.