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Join us on Wednesday, November 5th, from 12–1 p.m. as we hear from John Lunzer with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. He'll walk us through his research and help us understand how the Upper Yellowstone Watershed Study is providing a clear, data-driven look at our water future.
Read MoreWe have an important opportunity to shape a new state program directly affecting the long-term health of our river and landscapes in Park County, and Montana.
Read MoreAt PCEC, we have spent the past several years advocating for a more balanced approach to wolf management—both during the legislative session and with the Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Read MoreElection season is here! Ballots were mailed off yesterday, and Election Day, November 4th is just around the corner. Voting is one of the most important actions we can take to shape our community’s future and keep our democracy strong. Our community is known for being active and engaged; let's continue that tradition this November.
To help provide perspective and allow for individuals to reach an informed decision on election day, PCEC sent a questionnaire to all seven candidates registered for the three open City Commission seats. Responses below are presented, unedited, in the order in which they were received: Patricia Grabow, Joshua Congleton, Rebecca Bird, Jessica Wilcox, Cindy Daniels and Kemp O’Neill. Quentin Schwartz and Max Johansen did not provide a response. Max Johansen has withdrawn his candidacy, although you will see him on the ballot.
Read MoreTo prepare and continue to look after our urban forest, Livingston Loves Trees and the City of Livingston are hosting a hands on tree pruning workshop for tree adopters and folks that are interested in volunteering!
Read MoreWe gathered with Shields Valley residents at the Clyde Park Town Hall to talk about living in bear country, including tips on how to keep bears off your property in fall.
Read MoreAs we round out our 35th year, I invite you to reflect on your own story of place. Why do you love Park County? Why do you support PCEC? And, will you help us ensure that we can do our work for another 35 years and beyond?
Read MoreDear Federal Employees,
Thank you. For continuing to show up, no matter what. For showing up when you aren’t getting paid. For showing up amidst the cloud of threats that has pervaded the last nine months: government shutdowns, RIFs, probationary firings and insulting requests to justify your daily necessity. We see you, and we want to say thank you.
Read MoreThe City has taken implementing the Growth Policy and planning processes seriously, and they’re doing it with real commitment to public input. I want to commend them for such regard and respect; by extending comment periods and expanding public process for more opportunities to make room for every voice. There are a couple of opportunities for public input this week.
Read MoreIn an op-ed by PCEC, we discuss how the balance between the health of our communities and ecosystems was thrown off this summer in the Shields Valley when the Crazy Mountain Ranch altered its water use without going through the proper change of use application procedure with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).
Read MoreAt their September 30 meeting, Park County Commissioners expressed unanimous support for the Gardiner Neighborhood Plan, a document that started with a 2019 community visioning effort called Successful Gardiner.
Read MoreDuring a regular Consolidated Land Use Board (LUB) meeting in September, the board voted to continue the zoning code discussion at their next meeting, Wednesday October 8, 5:30pm. This provides more time and opportunity for the public to learn, weigh in, and will help formulate the LUB's recommendation to the commission.
Read MoreThis Saturday, September 27th is National Public Lands Day—a time to honor and celebrate the places that make Montana so special. This year, more than ever, we’re reminded how vital these lands are to wildlife and our communities. We’d love to share some recent highlights from PCEC and invite you to join in on some upcoming events that benefit our local public lands.
Read MoreLivingston Loves Trees Community Conversation covered the successes of the Livingston Loves Trees program, the pivotal role of volunteers in the care and monitoring of all 381 of our trees, and the next steps we're taking to improve as a program. Read on to learn more and watch the replay.
Read MoreParks Master Plan public survey due TODAY! The City wants to hear from you, and they have extended the deadline for Parks Master Plan through the end of today. If you have already commented, thank you!
Read MoreThe Roadless Rule is an essential protection for the 1.6 million acres of Inventoried Roadless Areas within the Custer Gallatin National Forest surrounding our community.
Read MoreThis is your final chance to submit a comment to the USDA on the Roadless Rule
Read MoreLearn about the Livingston Loves Trees program, its successes, the output of our growing volunteers programs and how we care for and monitoring 381 trees in Livingston Montana.
Read MoreHear about the new Suce Creek Zoning District
Read MoreJoin us for an in person community conversation about living with bears in the Shields Valley, hosted by the City of Clyde Park, at the Clyde Park Town Hall, October 1st at 6pm!
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