Photo courtesy GNPF staff.

My pal, Frosty, Jr., stopped by to help me brainstorm for my Christmas list.  Since my family doesn't have much need for gifts, we decided I should be a spokesman for my friends at Glacier National Park Fund and let you know you can give a gift in honor of your family and friends AND help Glacier in the process!  Here are the main designated ways to give: 

Research:  Knowledge is the key to successfully understanding the complex ecosystem processes found in Glacier.  Support of research initiatives provides park managers with the insights and scientific knowledge required to make informed decisions about critical issues.  This is where our very popular Citizen Science Program comes into play!

Experience:  GNPF continues to focus on trails as their highest priority in this category.  With over 700 miles of trails to hike, you are sure to find one suited to you and your family!  All of the hikers on your list will love knowing that you have helped to maintain their favorite trail(s)!

Discover: Each year this program brings over 12,000 students to Glacier to help inspire them to become good stewards.  Did you know that many local children have never been to Glacier?  What a wonderful way to give to them and those on your list!

Unrestricted: Last but not least, our unrestricted fund is always a wonderful way to donate!

Remember, these are just a few of the ways you can give to Glacier.  For more information, go to:

 www.glaciernationalparkfund.org and click on the “Ways to Give” tab

or call 406-892-3250 and ask one of the friendly bipeds there to help you decide which way to give. 

The Fund will send a beautiful 8 X 10 “Glacier” colored certificate letting them know you have given a gift in their honor.  

Chas Cartwright To Retire

  

Photo courtesy GNPF staff.

GNPF's friend, Chas Cartwright is stepping down as GNP's superintendent.  We will miss you, old friend.

After 40 years of government service, Glacier National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright has announced his retirement, effective at the end December.  

Cartwright joined Glacier National Park in the spring of 2008 and has been responsible for the management of over 1 million acres, a staff of approximately 130 permanent and 360 seasonal employees and numerous volunteers, an annual operating budget of almost $14 million, and partnership with four park partners, concessioners, Blackfeet and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, landowners within the park, and local and regional communities and businesses.  

Cartwright said he will miss the relationships and all the people that have been part of his job for the past 4 ½ years.  “I am so fortunate to have worked with so many great people, internally and externally, that have a passion for Glacier National Park,” said Cartwright.  He has been especially impressed with the employees that care for it on a daily basis, as well as the many partners and neighbors that are actively involved.  

Some of his highlights during his tenure at Glacier National Park include the resolution of mining issues in the North Fork, progress on the Going-to-the-Sun Road rehabilitation, leadership of the Flathead Basin Commission and the pro-active response to aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protecting the region’s water, and the merger of park partners in an effort to grow private support and provide a more seamless way of connecting others with the park. 

Cartwright said, “It has been an honor to be involved with public land management and public service for the past 40 years.  I’ve enjoyed my career and protecting many of the nation’s special places.”    

After 40 years of government service, Glacier National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright has announced his retirement, effective at the end December.  

Cartwright joined Glacier National Park in the spring of 2008 and has been responsible for the management of over 1 million acres, a staff of approximately 130 permanent and 360 seasonal employees and numerous volunteers, an annual operating budget of almost $14 million, and partnership with four park partners, concessioners, Blackfeet and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, landowners within the park, and local and regional communities and businesses.  

Cartwright said he will miss the relationships and all the people that have been part of his job for the past 4 ½ years.  “I am so fortunate to have worked with so many great people, internally and externally, that have a passion for Glacier National Park,” said Cartwright.  He has been especially impressed with the employees that care for it on a daily basis, as well as the many partners and neighbors that are actively involved.  

Some of his highlights during his tenure at Glacier National Park include the resolution of mining issues in the North Fork, progress on the Going-to-the-Sun Road rehabilitation, leadership of the Flathead Basin Commission and the pro-active response to aquatic invasive species (AIS) and protecting the region’s water, and the merger of park partners in an effort to grow private support and provide a more seamless way of connecting others with the park. 

Cartwright said, “It has been an honor to be involved with public land management and public service for the past 40 years.  I’ve enjoyed my career and protecting many of the nation’s special places.”