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.
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A good bill to address the MMIP crisis is on the Governor’s desk
Forging the path to healing
The next big deadlines for the Montana Constitution
Stand up for fair, impartial, and unbiased Montana courts
The power of personal stories
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.
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…
Billings Premiere of Murder in..
Co-hosts Western Native Voice and Northern Plains Resource Council are proud to present the Billings premiere of Murder in Big Horn, a new docuseries from Showtime about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic that indigenous communities have been battling since colonization.
Saturday, April 15th from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Solarize Golden Triangle Launch Event
Golden Triangle Resource Council is hosting a launch event for their Solarize Golden Triangle campaign. It will be held on Saturday, April 22nd (Earth Day!) at 2 PM at Annie’s Taphouse in Great Falls (112 Central Avenue).
Saturday, April 22nd from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Laurel Deserves Better than Methane..
Northern Plains Resource Council is holding a community meeting in Laurel. This will be an opportunity for residents to learn more about the harmful impacts of NorthWestern Energy’s methane-fired power plant and to have a say in important decisions regarding the health, safety, and vitality of our community.
Sunday, April 23rd from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
