Pursley, Kenneth L. (April 4, 1940-October 21, 2015)

Abstract In an interview with Troy Reeves on July 23, 1998, Ken Pursley discusses his involvement with the Greenbelt Committee from around 1971-1975. He recounts how he moved back to Idaho from Chicago because of his desire to be close to the clean water and recreational opportunities he grew up with; he was horrified to learn that the Boise River was too contaminated to safely swim in. He created Citizens Alliance, an organization focusing on local planning and zoning issues and exploring ways to...