Notes from the Field

In addition to defending rooftop solar, we helped sway some big votes on another terrible bill that could force individuals to cover the court...

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...

On a frozen Montana evening in mid-December a few dozen individuals gathered around a virtual “fireside chat” with the aim of digging deeper and...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced proposed federal rule changes impacting methane pollution from the oil and gas industry. Northern Plains immediately harnessed...

Imagine driving through the stunning Montana countryside and seeing the landscape dotted with solar panels, weatherized homes, and electric heating systems. That vision of...

Pat Thiele first became a Northern Plains member in 2016 when he heard about our “soil crawl” workshops focused on regenerative agriculture practices. He...

“Are you now, or have you ever been, a partisan hack?” That is the animating question for a pile of new legislation designed to...

We know that Montanans want and deserve a clean, affordable, and just energy future that protects the people and places we love. No one...

A fundamental value of Northern Plains is that everyday people should be able to participate in the decisions that impact their communities. Our member-leaders...

Northern Plains' We The People rally received widespread news coverage across the state amplifying our message and showcasing the power...

Since Northern Plains’ founding in 1972, our members have had a big impact at the legislature, speaking up for our values and priorities. This...

Montana’s biggest county has finally enabled C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Capital Enhancements), creating immense opportunity for businesses in Yellowstone County – including non-profits and...