We believe people working together can make a difference.
Northern Plains’ mission is to organize Montanans to protect our water, land, air, and working landscapes. We support a healthy, localized, and sustainable economy in farm and ranch country and in our towns, and build strong grassroots leaders, always considering the next generation.
Our Vision
We are everyday Montanans who love where we live.
We are working toward a future where we live in harmony with nature, where our economy serves the people rather than the people serving the economy, where neighbors work side-by-side to build a world that lives up to our ideals of fairness, inclusion, and justice.
Stay Informed
Don’t miss our latest news.
PRESS RELEASE: Northern Plains responds to passage of historic climate legislation
The fires below: Coal seam fires in Montana
The world’s least understood ignition source is causing devastating wildfires across Montana’s Powder River Basin.
PRESS RELEASE: Federal court cites human health, climate costs in rejecting massive Wyoming, Montana coal mining plan
Get Involved
We stand up, shoulder-to-shoulder, to protect this place we all call home.
Everyday, Montana’s neighbors and community leaders are standing together to protect our natural landscapes and unique quality of life. Everyday, you have the chance to get involved in the issues you care about, whether it’s protecting our climate, expanding clean energy opportunities, or promoting a strong local food system. Your voice matters, and you have the power to make a difference. Get involved by taking action today!
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We organize Montanans around these issues…
We believe that true prosperity begins with healthy land, water, and air. Northern Plains members work on a variety of issues across Montana, seeking creative solutions to secure a clean, healthful environment for all.
Local groups
Northern Plains has affiliate organizations in 13 communities across Montana, from Helena to Glendive and Livingston to Lewistown.
Get involved in your local community.
Roughly half of our members are active in their local affiliate groups. The affiliates are part of Northern Plains, but they also work on important issues in their local communities. Joining an affiliate is a great way to make a difference in your community and get involved in the issues you care about. Find your local affiliate today!
testimonials
What our members say…
Lessons from Indigenous Organizing: A..
During this virtual event, we’ll hear from Patrick Yawackie, from the Flathead Reservation. Patrick and his wife, Regina MadPlume founded the People’s Food Sovereignty Program, a Native led, grassroots organization that promotes food sovereignty and self-determination for the tribal members living on the Flathead Reservation.
Carbon County Resource Council’s 25th..
Join us to celebrate 25 years of Carbon County Resource Council (CCRC) advocating responsible use of resources and finding solutions to problems that affect our unique quality of life!
7th Annual Sun Run
Join Sleeping Giant Citizens Council and Helena Vigilante Runners for our 7th Annual Sun Run and Clean Energy Expo!
