What We Do

For generations, timber, mining, agriculture, fishing, and water have played a central role in the economy and communities of the West. Our public affairs professionals understand the need to balance public demand for natural resource products with public expectations for conservation and sustainability. With years of experience participating in these important natural resource policy discussions, we guide our natural resource clients through the permitting and public engagement process and help them achieve success.

EXPERTISE

  • Gallatin professionals have extensive knowledge of unique western land and water issues and have been successful in shaping public dialogue on these issues.
  • We are leaders in navigating NEPA and other state and federal regulatory processes resulting in approvals on difficult andm contentious projects for our clients.
  • We have a successful track record of generating positive public comments for our clients’ projects which often leads to politicaland agency permitting support.
  • We are highly effective in our efforts to engage communities and build support for our clients’ projects through proactive public engagement and media relations.
  • We have an extensive network of deep political relationships in 10 Western states (WestNet).
  • Former Governor and Interior Secretary Cecil D. Andrus, is Of Counsel to Gallatin and provides invaluable guidance and insight on our clients most difficult political and legislative challenges.

SELECTED CLIENTS

  • Plum Creek Timber Company
  • Potlatch Corporation
  • Revett Minerals, Inc.
  • Formation Capital Corp.
  • Pacific Seafood
  • Amalgamated Sugar Company
  • Taylor Shellfish

SUCCESS STORY

“My family has been farming shellfish in the Puget Sound for over 100 years. As population grows in the region, we face greater challenges. Gallatin Public Affairs provides invaluable strategic communication assistance as we work with elected officials, interest groups, government regulators, and our neighbors to ensure our future success.”

Bill Taylor, Taylor Shellfish

 


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