Pint Night for Public Lands

PCEC is launching a Public Lands Action Network (PLAN) to build a community of informed, engaged folks ready to show up for our public lands. Our first in-person get together is at Neptune's brewery on Wednesday, January 14th. 

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Melynda Harrison
A Nuanced Perspective on Invasive Species

Here at PCEC, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month. We wish to acknowledge and amplify the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in this landscape, a body of wisdom that spans far beyond timelines we can easily fathom. There are more than 49 tribal nations associated with the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with a history spanning at least 12,600 years.

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Melynda Harrison
Yellowstone River Water Use Report

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.

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Melynda Harrison
Living With Beavers

We 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.

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Melynda Harrison
Meet the 2025 Livingston City Commission Candidates

Election 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 Max Johansen has withdrawn his candidacy, although you will see him on the ballot.

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