Welcome to Sawtooth Vision 20/20: Shared Strategies for the Future of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area

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Sawtooth Vision 20/20 is a community-based strategy (Strategy) for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (Sawtooth NRA). The Strategy exists due to the efforts of local, county, state and federal governments, agencies, businesses, public and private organizations and individuals. It was produced through a collaborative workshop and public process convened in 2006 by the Sawtooth Society in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service.

The Strategy is a road map of Sawtooth NRA stakeholders’ shared views on what should be done, when, and by whom to protect the values cherished in this remarkable area. As such, it should be used to guide the establishment of priorities, resource allocation, and business plan development for not only the Forest Service, but for all agencies and governmental units involved with the Sawtooth NRA, as well as non-governmental organizations, businesses and individuals. By so using this product, these entities have an opportunity to work cooperatively toward common goals, pooling resources and experience, rather than pursuing conflicting agendas.

The results of Sawtooth Vision 20/20 offer great promise in addressing the new challenges, thanks to the hard work and cooperative effort of everyone involved. Realizing this potential depends directly on the continued commitment, involvement and support of all those represented in the process. While the Forest Service and Sawtooth Society will work to protect the key values of the Sawtooth NRA, only through such collaborative actions can we assure the Sawtooth NRA continues to be a place that provides a connection between people and the natural environment that sustains them.

(Excerpt from the Sawtooth Vision 20/20 Strategic Plan, page 3)