Federal government OK’s expansion of Bull Mountains coal mine

Federal government OK’s expansion of Bull Mountains coal mine

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Bull Mountains Mine expansion tucked into congressional budget bill

Bull Mountains Mine expansion tucked into congressional budget bill

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How Will Trump’s Effort to Revitalize Coal Play Out in the Nation’s Most Productive Coal Fields?

How Will Trump’s Effort to Revitalize Coal Play Out in the Nation’s Most Productive Coal Fields?

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Colstrip anticipates benefits in president’s energy orders; environmentalists see problems

Colstrip anticipates benefits in president’s energy orders; environmentalists see problems

Northern Plains chair Edward Barta responds to Trump's executive orders on coal.
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Legislature advances bills loosening water quality standards

Legislature advances bills loosening water quality standards

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Sen. Daines: The Bull Mountains will not be sacrificed!

Sen. Daines: The Bull Mountains will not be sacrificed!

For members of Bull Mountain Land Alliance, the impacts of underground coal mining cut right to the core of their livelihoods and identity. Since...
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History Project: Colstrip 1984-2024

History Project: Colstrip 1984-2024

NorthWestern Energy recently announced its purchase of the majority share of Colstrip Units 3 and 4 for the price of $0.00. Why would two energy...
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A huge victory years in the making in Colstrip!

A huge victory years in the making in Colstrip!

Northern Plains has organized for years to ensure responsible and robust cleanup of Colstrip’s leaking coal ash ponds. These ash ponds have been contaminating...
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Conservation groups seek federal intervention in central Montana coal mine

Conservation groups seek federal intervention in central Montana coal mine

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PRESS RELEASE: Legal complaint cites Signal Peak coal mine causing cave-ins, safety hazards

PRESS RELEASE: Legal complaint cites Signal Peak coal mine causing cave-ins, safety hazards

For immediate release: October 16, 2023 Billings, MT – Late last week, conservation groups filed a complaint with state and federal agencies against Signal Peak...
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Colstrip owners opt for “high and dry” cleanup plan after years of public pressure

Colstrip owners opt for “high and dry” cleanup plan after years of public pressure

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DEQ’s oversight failures in the Bull Mountains creates crisis for ranchers

DEQ’s oversight failures in the Bull Mountains creates crisis for ranchers

As many of you know, Signal Peak Energy, the operator of the Bull Mountains Mine near Roundup, has been a reckless company. Signal Peak...
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