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

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...
08.25.23 Read More
Northern Plains gets national attention fighting cronyism and corruption at the legislature
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Northern Plains gets national attention fighting cronyism and corruption at the legislature

Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting, in collaboration with the Montana Free Press exposed how politicians are colluding with NorthWestern Energy and others to guarantee big corporate profits while everyday Montanans pay the price. Northern Plains members Jeanie Alderson, Steve Krum, and Wally McRae described their experiences on the front lines as they’ve fought to protect their communities from toxic pollution and industry greed.

06.06.23 Read More
Clint McRae and Pat Thiele: Gov. Gianforte, please stand up for ranchers and rural communities
Coal Legislature

Clint McRae and Pat Thiele: Gov. Gianforte, please stand up for ranchers and rural communities

04.30.23 Read More
Legislation aims to keep Montana coal-fired for as long as possible
Coal Legislature

Legislation aims to keep Montana coal-fired for as long as possible

03.27.23 Read More
The power of personal stories
Coal Legislature

The power of personal stories

In addition to defending rooftop solar, we helped sway some big votes on another terrible bill that could force individuals to cover the court...
03.02.23 Read More
Court halts mining of federal coal by Signal Peak
Coal

Court halts mining of federal coal by Signal Peak

A federal district court judge in Montana has halted the mining of federal coal at the Bull Mountains Mine No.1, operated by Signal Peak...
02.27.23 Read More
Montana mine regulators respond to citizen complaints about Signal Peak
Coal

Montana mine regulators respond to citizen complaints about Signal Peak

02.08.23 Read More
A Faked Kidnapping and Cocaine: A Montana Mine’s Descent Into Chaos
Coal

A Faked Kidnapping and Cocaine: A Montana Mine’s Descent Into Chaos

01.13.23 Read More
Illuminating Signal Peak’s destruction of water sources in the Bull Mountains
Coal

Illuminating Signal Peak’s destruction of water sources in the Bull Mountains

In December, Northern Plains joined Earthjustice, Montana Environmental Information Center, and the Western Environmental Law Center in filing a formal complaint with state and...
12.21.22 Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Signal Peak Energy coal mine has damaged and destroyed Bull Mountains water sources, says legal complaint
Coal

PRESS RELEASE: Signal Peak Energy coal mine has damaged and destroyed Bull Mountains water sources, says legal complaint

Groups demand federal agencies enforce laws to protect area and landowners from criminally-convicted corporation For Immediate Release: December 14, 2022 Billings, MT – Conservation...
12.14.22 Read More
Standing up to the bullies of the Bull Mountains
Agriculture & Food Coal

Standing up to the bullies of the Bull Mountains

By now, we hope you’ve heard about the fight Bull Mountain residents are facing against Signal Peak Energy, the owner of Montana’s only underground...
08.30.22 Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Groups Petition State to Revoke Bull Mountains Mine Permit
Coal

PRESS RELEASE: Groups Petition State to Revoke Bull Mountains Mine Permit

Habitual criminal offenses by Signal Peak Energy threaten Montana’s health and safety Billings, MT – Today, conservation groups formally petitioned the Montana Department of...
08.18.22 Read More
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