This report was prepared by the Land Use Study Commission, a volunteer group of dedicated individuals who gave an extraordinary amount of time to the Commissionís work over the last three years. We would like to specifically acknowledge the work of Commission member Terry Husseman, who died before our work was completed. His dedication and vision continued to inspire us throughout our work.

This report relied heavily on the work of our Advisory Committees, which were staffed by volunteers. We deeply appreciate their efforts and ideas. These talented individuals generously gave large amounts of their time to our work, because they care deeply about the challenges that face our state. A list of those volunteers can be found in Appendix C. We would also like to acknowledge the members of the public who participated in our many public outreach opportunities. The comments we received during this public process were invaluable, and led directly to many revisions incorporated in this final report. A summary of the oral comments on the draft final report can be found in Appendix D. Copies of written comments on the draft final report can be found in Appendix E.

Finally, the Commission would like to acknowledge the dedication and effort of its staff, Julie Knackstedt and Harry Reinert, whose efforts were instrumental in helping the Commission throughout its three years. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.