We live in bear country and bears have been encountered regularly in town recently. Please help play an active role in keeping our community safe and reducing the risk of human-bear conflicts. Bring bird feeders indoors, store garbage inside, pick up fruit, and clean outside grills.
Read MoreIn August, Park County Environmental Council (PCEC) and Trout Unlimited (TU) partnered to host a Community Stewardship Field Day at Brackett Creek. Ashley Brubaker (TU Project Manager) led a group of eager land stewards through her ongoing stream bank restoration project and Bethany Allen (PCEC Wild Habitat Director) taught us hands-on invasive weed management. It was a day built around a simple idea: healthy streams and healthy communities grow the same way, through consistent, collective care.
Read MoreIn early August, we gathered with community members and experts to peel back the layers of the digital enigma of AI Data Centers.
Read MoreHelp us defend the Roadless Rule. Learn about the Roadless Rule, what it means for Park County, and submit a comment or attend a comment writing party.
Read MoreAs many of you remember, the Northtown Planned Unit Development (PUD) proposed by Northtown Livingston developers, went through a four-month review process last year, starting with a required initial public workshop in March 2025. The property has since changed hands and is now called The Ridge PUD. The new owner is proposing design and timeline changes and the city is requiring a restart of the formal PUD approval process.
This process kicks off next week with a Public Work Session, please join us!
Read MoreThe public comment deadline regarding changes to grizzly bear management closes on August 17th. As the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes major revisions to Section 4(d) of the Endangered Species Act, now is the time to make our community’s voice heard to ensure true, long-term grizzly bear recovery.
Read MoreWe’re excited to partner with Bear Awareness Gardiner to collect local tree fruit at the Livingston Farmers Market this fall.
Read MoreMontana's wolves are facing a pivotal moment, and your voice can help shape their future.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has released its proposed 2026–2027 wolf hunting and trapping regulations, and the Fish and Wildlife Commission will make its final decision on August 19. Public comments are being accepted through August 12, and we are asking you to take a few minutes to submit a personal comment.
Read MoreGet your hands dirty and help build a more resilient watershed! Join PCEC and Trout Unlimited for a hands-on community stewardship field day on Tuesday, Aug 11, 9 AM-12 PM. We’ll head out to an active restoration site on Brackett Creek to learn about land management in the face of drought, flooding, and invasive species.
Read MoreThe Livingston Peak Weed Pull multi-year stewardship project started in 2019 when the area was identified as a priority for invasive weed management by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). In 2022, PCEC partnered with the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Foundation (ABWF), Livingston Bike Club (LBC), and the USFS to turn that warning into a community weed-pull focused on actively restoring critical wildlife habitat on our public lands.
Read MorePark County is currently undertaking two major planning initiatives: a Draft Enhanced Citizen Initiated Zoning District process and an update to the county's subdivision regulations. Learn about both here.
Read MoreData centers have recently become a huge talking point in communities all over the U.S. To help educate our community on AI data centers, PCEC is hosting a panel discussion that will explore this issue in a local and state-wide context.
Read MoreLast week the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed major rule changes to transfer grizzly bear management over to state authorities. Join our community in submitting a comment to USFWS before August 17th to protect local resources and support connected, regional recovery.
Read MorePCEC is working for the future of Park County.
Read MoreTrails connect us and PCEC has been working on trails for decades. Read about past and present efforts - and how you can help.
Read MoreIt's going to be a scorcher this weekend so make sure your tree gets a good, deep watering. Read our tree watering tips here.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to introduce our 2026 summer interns, Eva Lighthiser and Finn Harrison!
Read MoreWhat does it take to sit across the table from a neighbor and navigate a truly difficult conversation? Bethany Allen recently attended the Western Collaborative Conservation Network Conference which focused entirely on that challenge. When we shift from "us versus them" to a collective "us," everything changes.
Read MoreEarly giving through Give a Hoot is underway! We would love to get off to a strong start with your support.
Read MoreLast week, we shared the news about PCEC’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan. Today, we want to pull back the curtain and show you exactly what that means — and what we're hoping to accomplish together.
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