In February, we hosted a resilience-themed climate storytelling event in partnership with spectrUM Discovery Area and the University of Montana Environmental Studies Program. Read about the program and watch the recording here.

We are accepting submissions for the next issue of our magazine, The Changing Times! Learn more >>

We’re joining with 40 Montana organizations and businesses to ask Montana’s utility regulator (the PSC) to consider climate impacts in its oversight duties. Attend the public hearing on Monday, April 8, 2024.

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The state of Montana accepted an EPA planning grant to formulate an emissions reduction plan for the state. Governor Gianforte named the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as the lead agency. DEQ just released the Draft Plan. Upon completion by March 1, Montana will be eligible to apply for up to $4.6 billion available for competitive implementation grants.

At Families for a Livable Climate, we welcome opportunities to reflect, renew, and realign. The new year signals these practices for many of us, so following are a few resources to help us (re)commit to ringing in a livable future for all.

During Families for a Livable Climate’s recent Clean School Bus Drive ‘N Ride event in partnership with Moms Clean Air Force & Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate, folks gathered around electric school buses at Harlow's Truck Center, at the Wye outside of Missoula.

Read about what we learned and how you can get electric school buses for your school here!

We are so thankful for the wonderful group of experts and school representatives who joined us on November 15th for our second webinar on utilizing federal funds for electrifying Montana schools! The webinar featured inspiring clean energy funding opportunities and success stories from across the state from Havre to Winnett. Watch the webinar and find accompanying resources here.

Recently, I’ve been remembering the words a friend once shared to me about the beauty of the seasonal shift: That winter is naturally a time to reflect and slow down, and if we lean into it rather than fighting it, this time to rest can be healing.

I wonder: can we allow this cue to rest and reflect to bleed into the sphere of climate action?

To our supporters, followers, members, and community: Thank you for all that you do to make Montana a better place, and for your generous engagement this year with our growing community. We are humbled and grateful for all of you speaking up for a thriving future.

Read on for a recap of our eventful, lively 2023!