Last month's hurricane-level windstorm in Missoula rattled our community. Unfortunately, extreme weather events like this are projected to become more frequent and intense in the coming years due to climate change. Let this be a wakeup call to NorthWestern Energy leadership and their regulator, the Public Service Commission: The time to invest in clean energy is NOW. Our safety is at stake.

On the heels of last month's storm and record-breaking heat, Northwestern Energy announced it will soon triple its use of coal in Montana (by acquiring more shares of Colstrip).

“I’ve actually been thinking about some things that are challenging for me as a mom to write in about. One is talking to kids about things we’re also scared about (for me - climate change, political environment) and how to be honest with them while also not scaring them more. Sorry, that’s a heavy one!”

The world's largest banks are currently funding new fossil fuel development and resource exploitation at an alarming rate. While there is much that we can't control, we do have a say in which banks we use.

Third Act, Banking on Your Values

Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Clearwater Credit Union, Values-Based Banking

Climate First Bank

Bank Green

MT Plastic Free Missoula is collecting signatures to get an ordinance on the November ballot regulating single-use plastics in the City of Missoula.

We were thrilled to co-host the June event this week with Families for a Livable Climate Board member Kareen Erbe at her amazing property and permaculture site, Broken Ground. We welcomed around 70 people for a two hour social and networking event, connecting with so many cool community members! 

Just like FLC has Working Groups, Common Good Missoula has Core Teams. Members of FLC who would like to join in forming a Core Team to represent FLC would be agreeing to respond to a tiered variety of opportunities. You could participate in creating and/or researching, building, or promoting the projects that CGM is working on. Learn more!

Today, with a big mix of emotions, I am writing to share that I am stepping down as executive director of Families for a Livable Climate as of June 28.

Welcome to the Healthy Schools for Montana Kids quarterly newsletter! We're thrilled to be launching this resource for educators, parents, and community to connect schools to funding opportunities, showcase amazing things being done across the state, and help answer questions about sustainable, healthy schools.