In 2021, the MT Legislature took the power to regulate single-use plastics away from cities and towns. It’s time to get it back. Contact Missoula City Council members in support of a resolution submitted by our Plastic Working Group declaring Missoula’s support for statewide legislation restoring power to local governments to regulate single-use plastics.

Over this past summer, we canvassed for signatures on our NorthWestern Energy letter in Helena, Butte, and Missoula, and had incredible conversations with moms, dads, grandparents, energy workers, small business owners, and more. As a result, on September 23, we delivered a letter to NorthWestern Energy’s Board of Directors and leadership bearing over 1,000 signatures, asking the company to move to clean, affordable, and renewable energy. Help build momentum for this campaign by getting involved in upcoming advocacy opportunities, and get inspired by watching the remarks from our speakers at the letter delivery rally.

What I’m realizing I want is NOT to have to do all the research and work and suffer the burden of making the more difficult but “right” choice - what I want is for the right choice to be the easy, accessible, and obvious choice. What I want is a system where workers are valued, water is kept clean, ecosystems are healthy, air is breathable, and our climate is stable, all inherently. I want a system that enriches rather than pollutes. I want a future that is livable for all.

This virtual discussion cohosted by Families for a Livable Climate, Climate Smart Missoula, Mountain Mamas, Moms Clean Air Force Montana, and Park County Environmental Council features renowned climate scientist, author, and expert climate communicator Katharine Hayhoe. The conversation centers around Dr. Hayhoe's book, "Saving Us: A climate scientist's case for hope and healing in a divided world," which shows readers how to navigate challenging climate conversations across political, social, and cultural differences by finding and leveraging shared values.

When we are isolated and alone with our thoughts and fears (and doom scrolling) we are like a lonely rain droplet on the window, but joining together in public spaces in conversation and collective action, we have the potential to become a wave. Isolation and despair are the tools and messages of oppression, we reject them when we reach out and connect.

We're sharing this call to action, from our friends at MEIC, on a terrible bill which would put Montana families, who are NorthWestern Energy customers, on the hook for OVER $1 BILLION (yes, BILLION).

The state of Montana and its Department of Environmental Quality agency have opted to host a separate public hearing on TransCanada’s water permits for KXL, on Monday, Nov. 16, 4:00-8:00 p.m. This post includes details on registering (required) for this event and also how to submit written comment by November 30.

The climate is warming; humans are causing it; it’s already impacting Montana, but we can take action and make a difference. Make this your mantra, and straight up ask everyone you know (regardless of party) to vote for strong climate action.

On October 20 and 27, you can submit public “in-person” or written comments on NorthWestern’s Application for pre-approval of an additional ownership share of Colstrip Unit 4. (Docket No. 2019.12.101.)