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Webinar: PFAS 101 – How Toxic Forever Chemicals Are Changing Montana

Thu, 07/09/2026 - 15:05

? In this webinar from June 9, MEIC gathered three experts to discuss what we know about PFAS in Montana, how we get exposed to these chemicals, and what can be done to prevent and remediate this pollution. We also highlight opportunities to speak up, including comment opportunities at the Montana Legislature Environmental Quality Council …

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

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 10:27

Montana Residents Challenge State’s Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction Montana DEQ issued illegal waiver by ignoring requirements for public notices and hearings. For Immediate Release: June 26, 2026 Contact: Perry Wheeler, Earthjustice | pwheeler@earthjustice.org Derf Johnson, MEIC | (406) 443-2520, Ext. 103 | djohnson@meic.org   HELENA – Montana residents today challenged the …

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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

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 08:28

For immediate release: June 25, 2026 Media Contacts: Derf Johnson, MEIC | djohnson@meic.org | 406-443-2520 Andrew Gorder, CFC, andrew@clarkfork.org Additional Community Contact: Jerry O’Connell, Big Blackfoot Riverkeeper, joconnell5613@gmail.com   Conservation groups challenge Montana DEQ’s violation of rights to know and participate in permitting process around Blackfoot River gold mine HELENA – Yesterday, MEIC and Clark …

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Press Release: Massive mining proposal on public lands near Helena deserves more time, public meeting

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:54

Conservation groups request more time, information about massive mining project on public lands near Helena The project sits entirely within the Little Blackfoot River watershed, directly affecting Ophir Creek, Carpenter Creek, and Snowshoe Creek. For Immediate Release: June 17, 2026 Contact: Derf Johnson, MEIC | (406) 443-2520, Ext. 103 | djohnson@meic.org Andrew Gorder, Clark Fork …

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Press Release: Groups Seek Intervention in NorthWestern Energy Data Center Tariff Proceeding

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 08:21

Groups Seek Intervention in NorthWestern Energy Data Center Tariff Proceeding Intervention looks to prevent cost shifting to residential ratepayers   For Immediate Release: June , 2026 CONTACTS Perry Wheeler, Earthjustice, pwheeler@earthjustice.org  HELENA, MT — Community, conservation, and Indigenous-led organizations today filed a petition with the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking intervention in the NorthWestern …

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Webinar: NorthWestern Energy’s IRP Revisited: A Plan for Montana’s Energy Future and How You Can Get Involved

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 09:56

  In this June 11 webinar, MEIC outlined the major shortcomings in NorthWestern’s IRP, discussed what has been changed since NorthWestern released its Draft IRP in January, and gave tips on how to provide persuasive public comments to the PSC in writing and in person at the PSC’s upcoming public meetings this summer. NorthWestern’s IRP …

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