"I am futurewise" because  . . .I live in Bellingham and I am committed to ensuring ample forestry, natural resources, and agricultural lands for my granddaughter and her children-to-be.  Our earth's climate is facing headwinds and being able to be self sufficient is going to be more important than ever.  Being able to continue having a natural, organic connection with our Mother Earth is essential to preserving it - and, ultimately, ourselves.

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"I am futurewise" because all people on this planet need and deserve clean water, clean air, and food without chemicals to keep people and planet healthy. To be able to continue cycle of life, I am futurewise. I recycle and I take public transportation, to cut on emission to keep our water and air clean. I AM FUTUREWISE, ARE YOU?

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As Washington State's premier smart growth advocacy organization, Futurewise has a stronger track record of protecting and saving more farms, forests, habitat, rivers, and lakes than any other group.  But Futurewise is more than an organization. "Futurewise" also describes a perspective and action plan for how to protect the land and build communities.

Futurewis'es new Executive Director Hilary Franz provides the first video and essay in our "I am futurewise" series.

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