Oct 15, 2026 An energy transition is underway, but how is it going, and where are we? Join the NW Energy Coalition in Seattle on October 15 to dig into these questions and explore how regional energy experts, advocates, utility leaders, business representatives, and policymakers from across WA, OR, ID, and MT continue to center community voices in a reliable, affordable and equitable clean energy future. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/nwec-fall2026-conference Oct 20, 2026 This is a special MEIC event that requires a password. Oct 27, 2026 The Montana State University-based Burton K. Wheeler Center will host a lecture focused on data centers in Montana on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The event will be held on campus, and there is also an option to stream it online. The lecture will feature three experts – Anne Hedges, Executive Director of the Montana Environmental Information Center, Coltran Hophan-Nichols, Senior Manager of the Research Cyberinfrastructure Program at Montana State, and Bob Morris, Lance Energy Chair at Montana Tech and member of the Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force. Dr. Eric Raile, director of MSU’s Social Data Collection and Analysis Services, will be the moderator. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in Inspiration Hall, located on the second floor of Norm Asbjornson Hall on the MSU campus in Bozeman. Parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to Norm Asbjornson Hall. Tickets are $10 for the in-person event or $5 for the streaming option. Student admission is free with a valid student ID. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/data-centers-in-montana-the-pros-and-cons-tickets-1992841787432?aff=oddtdtcreator. Oct 29, 2026 A 647-mile crude oil pipeline is proposed for eastern Montana and opportunities to stop the dangerous Bridger Pipeline Project through public engagement are coming. Join MEIC and our partners for a webinar on Oct. 29 where we will cover all you need to know about the proposed pipeline, give updates on the latest developments, and get you ready to speak out against the Bridger Pipeline. This is the next Keystone XL Pipeline. The Bridger Pipeline Project, if approved, will be 36-inch buried pipeline spanning 647 miles. It would transport ~1.13 million barrels of crude oil DAILY from the Canadian border in Phillips County, Montana, to an existing terminal in Wyoming. The Bridger Pipeline raises significant environmental concerns, including risks to land, water, wildlife, the climate, and nearby communities. The proposed routes would cross multiple major rivers and critical wildlife habitat, increasing the potential for spills that could contaminate key water sources. Past incidents from one of the companies – including a major spill into the Yellowstone River where most of the oil was not recovered – highlight the potential for lasting environmental damage. — Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89288973211?pwd=o7M1SFe2kUR21CSfP43O8OlkXhFtnH.1 Meeting ID: 892 8897 3211 Google Calendar | Outlook Calendar (.ics) | Yahoo Calendar Nov 7, 2026 MEIC is thrilled to be teaming up with The Roxy in Missoula, MT for two screenings of Erin Brockovich. Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) is a woman in a tight spot. Following a car accident in which Erin is not at fault, Erin pleads with her attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney) to hire her at his law firm. Erin stumbles upon some medical records placed in real estate files. She convinces Ed to allow her to investigate, where she discovers a cover-up involving contaminated water in a local community which is causing devastating illnesses among its residents. Cast: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart Director: Steven Soderbergh Rated: R Duration: 131 min Released: 2000 Genre: Drama The screenings will take place on Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM and Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 PM. Purchase tickets here.Oct 2026
NW Energy Coalition 2026 Fall Conference
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
MEIC Special Event
8:00 AM - 5:30 PMData Centers in Montana: The Pros and Cons
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The three experts will give short talks, engage in moderated discussion and respond to audience questions related to data centers in Montana.Webinar: Bridger Pipeline Project
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Passcode: 287694Nov 2026
Erin Brockovich at The Roxy
8:00 PM - 5:15 PM
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