2026 Board of Directors Election

It is once again time to vote for MEIC’s board members. Only MEIC members can vote in the MEIC board election. MEIC members are those...

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Press Release: Groups demand Independent Review Panel for massive pollution-plagued coal project 

Groups demand Independent Review Panel for massive pollution-plagued coal project  Governments too vested in approving expansion to be...

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Now Hiring: Administrative and Development Associate

Location: In-office position, in Helena, Montana.  Scope: The Administrative and Development Associate will handle general office tasks...

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Press Release: Montana Residents Challenge State’s Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction

Montana Residents Challenge State’s Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction Montana DEQ issued illegal waiver by...

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Press Release: Conservation groups challenge Montana DEQ’s violation of rights to know and participate in permitting process around Blackfoot River gold mine

For immediate release: June 25, 2026 Media Contacts: Derf Johnson, MEIC | djohnson@meic.org | 406-443-2520 Andrew Gorder, CFC,...

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Welcome, Caroline Canarios!

I’m eager to join MEIC’s team as Land and Water Policy Advocate. In this role, I advocate for sustainable land use practices,...

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From the Deputy Director: Your Right to Know and Participate in Government are Under Attack

by Derf Johnson Over the past several years, I’ve noticed a troubling trend in the way the Montana state government interfaces and...

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The Quiet Power of Monthly Giving

by Denise Roth Barber Every day in Montana, there are quiet, often unseen moments that determine the future of the places we love —...

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Panel in Lame Deer Examines Risks of Nuclear Energy and Data Centers

by Shannon James In March, Honor the Earth, an international organization focused on Tribal sovereignty and environmental justice, hosted a...

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The Truth Behind NorthWestern’s “Carbon Free” Claims

by Nick Fitzmaurice NorthWestern Energy often pays lip service to clean energy and environmental commitments, but looking at trends in the...

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