The debate over the future of Montana's public lands is at a critical juncture once again. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward with plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, or "Roadless Rule," which would locally impact roughly 1.6 million acres of Inventoried Roadless Areas (IRAs) in the Custer Gallatin National Forest surrounding Park County. The public comment period is currently open, and we need your help sharing the local perspective by September 19th.
Read MoreOur friends up Suce Creek received some good news today when the Park County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve their citizen initiated zoning district.
Read MoreThe DNRC has now filed a lawsuit against CMR, alleging that the guest ranch does not have a valid water right to irrigate the golf course.
Read MorePollinator Week: Park County's 133+ at-risk native plants & pollinators face critical threats. Learn how citizen science & local conservation protect our vital ecosystems. Get involved with PCEC.
Read MoreA new amendment added to the budget bill from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee is calling for the sale of over 2 million acres of public land across the west.
Read MoreA reflection on the value the AmeriCorps program brought to Park County and PCEC
Read MoreThe third presentation in our water resources community conversation series focuses on channel migration concepts.
Read MoreExplore the challenges facing pollinators, including the concerning decline of the western and two-spotted bumble bee. Discover practical strategies for enhancing habitat in your backyard, and learn how to minimize harmful impacts to our native pollinator species.
Read MoreWe're beyond thrilled to announce the SEVEN winners of the 2025 L-Town Soup
Read MoreLearn about the Upper Yellowstone Watershed Group’s “Upper Yellowstone River Recreational Use Study” that collected baseline data on recreational use of the river.
Read MoreMobilize with us locally to push back on federal layoffs and funding freezes
Read MoreLearn about the critical role of snowpack in water supply for Park County and the upper Yellowstone watershed.
Read MoreTake action on legislation that will undermine community planning efforts.
Read MoreKey information and links to help you navigate the ins and outs of the 2025 session in Helena.
Read MoreMiddleton’s essay published in the New York Times highlights the importance of conservation work in the Yellowstone Region.
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