The Center for Natural Resources and Environmental Policy is an applied research and education center at The University of Montana. The Center is impartial and non-partisan. It is not an advocate for any particular interest or outcome. The goal of the Center is to shape policy for people and places – including urban, rural, working, and wild landscapes. We believe that the most effective way to do this is through public processes that are well informed and provide meaningful opportunities for all interested citizens, stakeholders, and decision-makers to participate.