The Big Blackfoot Needs Help

by Ben Catton and Derf Johnson 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It and Other Stories. The world...

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A Victory for Clean Water in Northwest Montana

by Derf Johnson and Katy Spence Massive, mountain-top removal coal mine operations in the Elk Valley of British Columbia are causing what...

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From a Board Member: Roger Sullivan

by Roger Sullivan Different paths have led each of us to MEIC. My path traces back to 1989 when I returned from a trip to find that,...

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Recording of Missoula Data Center Panel Event

This panel discussion recorded on May 19 in Missoula, MT explored the data centers being proposed in Montana, including one in Bonner, what...

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Press Release: Groups Sound the Alarm on Massive Tar Sands Oil Pipeline, Demand Additional Opportunity for Public Comment

Groups Sound the Alarm on Massive Tar Sands Oil Pipeline, Demand Additional Opportunity for Public Comment President Trump on Thursday...

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Press Release: Businesses, Conservation Groups Urge Independent Oversight of Massive Coal Mine Expansion in Polluted Kootenai Watershed

Businesses, Conservation Groups Urge Independent Oversight of Massive Coal Mine Expansion in Polluted Kootenai Watershed Groups say...

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Press Release: Court Upholds Selenium Water Quality Standard for Lake Koocanusa

Victory — Montana and Idaho waters endure harmful pollution from upstream Canadian coal mines   For Immediate Release: April 9, 2026...

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Rapid Nuclear Deregulation Puts Montana at Risk

Montanans know the value of protecting our land, water, and communities. Rushing nuclear development by stripping away safeguards puts all...

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Recording of Boulder Panel Event: Data Center Impacts

This panel discussion recorded on March 27 in Boulder, MT explored the data centers being proposed in Montana, including one in Jefferson...

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Now hiring: Communications Associate

We are no longer accepting applications for this position.   The Communications Associate is responsible for working with the...

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