To the Future (2050):
It is currently the Christmas Holidays, 2019. It has snowed mildly twice. As I think of young Nanette; I wonder what to envision for her in 31 years.
Missoula is ecology-conscious. I consider air pollution a primary concern. During my daily walks I often breathe crisp; fresh air. Sometimes I see dark clouds in an overcast sky. This indicates to me there is some form of industry in the west.
The Clark Fork River is the centerpiece of the city. There are two bridges for bus and automobile to keep this water clean; along with other water sources.
Pattie Swartz
This letter was collected as part of DearTomorrow Missoula, a partnership between Families for a Livable Climate and Climate Smart Missoula with DearTomorrow, an award-winning climate storytelling project where people write messages to loved ones living in the future. Messages are shared now at deartomorrow.org and through social media, public talks, community events, and public art to inspire deep thinking and bold action on climate.