The 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!
Read MoreThe 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 MorePCEC kicks off its 35th Anniversary Giving Campaign at its annual members' meeting
Read MoreComment on the Parks Master Plan by September 5th and the Zoning Code Update
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 MorePCEC gathers local stakeholders to get an aerial perspective on the Crazy Mountain Ranch
Read MoreThat's a wrap on Give a Hoot 2025!
Read MoreIt's the final day to Give a Hoot for PCEC and our partners
Read MoreSupport the conservation of wild, open landscapes in Park County through Give A Hoot today!
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