We are an Idaho
nonprofit grassroots organization with close to 700
concerned individuals dedicated to the
implementation of smart growth principles.
We provide a united
voice against senseless development that destroys
our way of life and natural resources, reduces
property values and results in higher taxes.
Important Goals:
Preservation of
our working farms and ranches, open space and
scenic vistas, natural resource and recreation
that can be passed on to future generations.
Partners with
other non-profit organizations interested in
protecting Fremont County's natural resources.
Our Board of
Directors
Douglas Siddoway Vice President
Doug grew up in a
farming and sheep ranching family near Teton. He
received a BA from the University of Notre Dame and
a JD from the University of Utah College of Law, and
is an attorney with Randall & Danskin in Spokane,
Washington. Prior to moving to Spokane in 1985, he
practiced law in New York City. Doug's interest in
land use planning took shape in the mid 1990s when
he and his wife Lauri (also an attorney at Randall &
Danskin) helped stop construction of a massive
concrete bridge over the historic Lower Falls of the
Spokane River in downtown Spokane.
Doug has been a director of SGC since late 2008 and
is also a member of the Henry's Fork Foundation, the
National Ski Patrol, the American Civil Liberties
Union, the Spokane Scholars Foundation, and other
charitable organizations. Doug and his wife own
property in Squirrel and near Teton, and eventually
plan to move back to the area. He believes Fremont
County's uncommon beauty and agricultural heritage
are its biggest assets, and that both can be
preserved through thoughtful planning and wise and
transparent political leadership.
Pat Sturm Treasurer
Pat is a long time
resident who with her now deceased husband Ralph,
farmed in the Ashton area for many years. Her
family, the Bakers, were among the original
homesteaders that settled in the Marysville area in
the late 1800's. Pat and Ralph's farming operations
included land that was homesteaded by the Sturm
family more than a 100 years ago. Her love of the
land and concern for Fremont County's natural
resources motivated her to become one of the
original founders of the Smart Growth Coalition.
Jennifer Zung Director
Jennifer Zung, PE, LEED
AP Principal M.S. Civil Engineering & Hydrology,
B.S. Civil Engineering Jennifer is a registered
Professional Engineer in Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho
and has provided civil engineering services for
commercial and residential developments of varying
sizes in Northern Colorado, Wyoming and Idaho. She
also directed small and large scale sanitation and
water supply projects in the Philippines while
working as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer. Jennifer is
a LEED Accredited Professional and is dedicated to
high quality, cost effective and innovative
engineering design.
