Who is the Treasure State Alliance

Who is the Treasure State Alliance?

Craig S. Osterman

Executive Director

The answer to this question is definitely a mouthful but I am going to attempt to explain it in a short article. This concept is not a new one. The motorized groups of Montana have been trying to get an established professional organization for years. Between all the activities, working with their local agency concerns and staying abreast of the agency plans across the state, these volunteer organizations could not find the time to get it off the ground. But all their efforts are a reality today.

The Treasure State Alliance (TSA) is a professional Motorized Recreational Organization. The need TSA has never been more obvious than it is today!!! Forest Service Travel Plans and Land Management Plans are on-going from border to border in Montana. BLM Plans and special designations are in the planning stages. Wilderness advocates have convinced these agencies, some legislatures, our governor and some individuals that Montanan's want more wilderness. With 98 percent of our public land users utilizing multiple use lands, it is time for the majority to be heard on a daily basis. To have a full time staff to work with these agencies, educate our legislative representatives and the public and to maintain a close working relationship with our governor's office in support of motorized recreation in Montana.

One of the most prominent needs is for all motorized users to be educated, informed and proactive in saving our access to our public lands. TSA will do just that by providing the volunteer motorized recreational community a conduit for communications and a more consistent message delivered to these agencies and the public.

TSA will work to educate the media on the importance of our recreation from our backcountry pilots to our hunting sportsman. We will strive to get all motorized recreationalists concerns and voices heard in the media.

What can you do? Join TSA or any motorized recreation group and help us to fight for our access. Stay apprised of issues that may affect our community. But most of all, do what you can to be involved in the processes that are evident to reduce Montana's Recreational Treasure…..ACCESS to our public lands.

Craig S. Osterman, Executive Director

Treasure State Alliance

281 Main St. Arm.

Belt, Mt. 59412

Phone: 406-277-3368

Fax: 406-277-3369

MtSnowman@snowtana.com