Data 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.
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Last 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.
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PCEC is working for the future of Park County.
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Trails connect us and PCEC has been working on trails for decades. Read about past and present efforts - and how you can help.
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It's going to be a scorcher this weekend so make sure your tree gets a good, deep watering. Read our tree watering tips here.
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We are thrilled to introduce our 2026 summer interns, Eva Lighthiser and Finn Harrison!
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What 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.
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Early giving through Give a Hoot is underway! We would love to get off to a strong start with your support.
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Last 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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Wildfire is a natural and essential part of the northern Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and our forests depend on it. But living safely alongside it requires all of us to be active participants.
That is why we are serving on the core team of the new Park County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), and we need your help to shape it.
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On the four-year anniversary of the devastating 2022 Upper Yellowstone flood, Park County Environmental Council partnered with Gardiner High School to host a community film screening and panel discussion centered on remembrance and resilience. The evening brought together residents, local business owners, scientists, and Yellowstone National Park leadership to reflect on the flood's lasting impacts and chart a path toward a better-prepared future.
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At Tuesday’s meeting, the County Commission will consider advancing a proposal for an Enhanced Citizen Initiated Zoning District (CIZD) Process to a public engagement phase. Please encourage the Commission to move this forward for public review.
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We are thrilled to share our new strategic plan with you now. It was no small effort. It reflects the responsibility we hold as leaders in the community. We value transparency about our goals. We want you to know what we are working on, and what our vision is for the future.
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We are incredibly proud of our recent events and wanted to share a few highlights that left our hearts swelling with pride for our community.
Read MoreThe U.S. Forest Service has extended the comment period for the proposed Bear Palmer Forest Health Project through June 1, 2026.
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We're looking for passionate volunteers to join our Waste Warrior team at the Livingston Farmer's Market Zero Waste Station—and we'd love to have you! It's a hands-on, impactful way to contribute to local sustainability efforts and help our community reduce its environmental impact.
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A significant new federal land management and logging proposal is moving forward in the Gardiner and Jardine areas. There is a public meeting April 30th in Gardiner.
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We’re so excited for the fifth L-Town Soup — a beloved Park County tradition that brings our community together around good food, big ideas, and grassroots giving! Join us next Wednesday.
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In a unanimous, the Park County Commission moved to send a formal letter of opposition regarding the proposed gravel mine on State Section 22 to the Montana Land Board and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).
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A letter of opposition to the proposed gravel mine on Section 22 is on the county commission agenda for a vote at next Tuesday’s meeting.
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