For fifty years Northern Plains has been working to ensure that the voices of individual Montanans can be heard and everyday people will always be able to make a difference in how we treat our land, water, and climate. Learn more about how we work, how we win, and the people that make us effective.
We believe that true prosperity begins with healthy land, water, and air. Learn more about the ways we are protecting Montana’s natural resources and working landscapes through the variety of issues we tackle everyday.
We are from the plains and mountains, cities and towns. We are everyday Montanans who love where we live. Learn more about our local groups organizing in communities across Montana.
The actions we take today will determine the world that our children and grandchildren inherit. Working together, right now, we can ensure true prosperity for generations to come. Find out how you can support our mission today!
Please join Sleeping Giant Citizens Council, our Helena-area affiliate, on Tuesday, June 20th for the Held v Montana Trial and a post-trial rally in Helena. We’ll be attending the trial during the day, and then rallying in the park in the afternoon in support of the youth plaintiffs.
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.
Billings Climate Week is June 5-11! To kick off the week, there will be a Climate and Energy Panel on Monday, June 5 from 6-8 pm at Mayflower Church with panelists Monica Tranel, Derf Johnson (MEIC), Dr. Steve Running, and Steve Loken, owner of Loken Builders.
The Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last summer, will work to reduce United States’ greenhouse gas emissions by up to 44% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels. Lucky for us, the IRA includes some substantial clean energy benefits for Montana residents and businesses to help us get there.
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