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Productive collaboration

The Spokesman-Review’s article “Finding a wilderness balance” highlights the positive outcome from of a simple idea: when you sit down and talk to your supposed enemies, you find more in common than you suspected. In this case, a broad set of interests in northeast Washington found they share similar visions for what kind of future they want for their communities and natural heritage.

There is literally no other place in Washington like the Colville National Forest and surrounding areas together known as the Columbia Highlands. Wilderness designation under the Wilderness Act of 1964 provides the strongest insurance to permanently protect the few remaining undeveloped wild places. Wilderness safeguards our natural heritage so our children will have the same opportunity to enjoy the solitude and peace and quiet of the great outdoors.

Steve Anthes

Malo, Wash.

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