Northern Plains Resource Council

09/03/2026

On Aug. 22, Northern Plains Resource Council (NPRC) organized a statewide day of action where more than 300 Montanans turned out to events held in Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Great Falls, Lewistown, Glendive, and Big Timber.

For many months, NPRC members – regular Montanans who are concerned for their communities – have been organizing residents across the state to make sure that our communities are protected from the harmful impacts that hyperscale data centers can inflict. NPRC is deeply concerned that these projects are being rushed to construction without public input or the proper safeguards being in place.

“We’re growingly concerned about the public being left out of the process,” says rancher and NPRC member leader Clint McRae of Colstrip. “We think the way this is being handled is wrong. We’re not being represented. There’s a nationwide blitz to go into these rural areas where there are no rules and regulations and try to force the hand of AI and data centers against the will of the people.”

To learn more or get involved, click the 🔗 link below!

08/28/2026

We are excited to share that we have begun our Home on the Range 2.0 renovation project! While we are still working on gathering support for the HOTR 2.0 campaign, we have raised enough to break ground on the exterior envelope portion of the project.

Thanks to the generosity of folks like you, we can start chipping away at the following sustainable upgrades:

- Transform the exterior. Our siding material has reached the end of its expected life and has sustained water damage over the years. This presents an opportunity to utilize durable and recyclable steel siding with a 50-year life.

- Install new exterior doors. Our building has settled, causing twisting and warping of our door structures. Our new exterior envelope project provides a great opportunity to fix the structural root cause and replace the doors with new, airtight, efficient, and secure units.

We are delighted to reestablish ourselves as leaders in sustainable design and have a place to keep building grassroots leaders for the next 20 years. Stay tuned for updates on HOTR 2.0 as we wrap up the HOTR 2.0 campaign and kick off even more sustainable improvements!

While our campaign progress has been amazing, every dollar helps ensure HOTR 2.0 is a safe and lively place! Donate as little as $5 today!

Link 🔗 below!

08/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Aug. 22 "Press Pause on Data Centers" day of action!

Don't let Big Tech hold Montana ransom! Join us as we fight for a 2-year hyperscale data center moratorium that'll give Montanans the opportunity to make sure that everyday people aren’t taken advantage of by Big Tech.

Want to help pause data center development in Montana? Join a local team today!

Click the link 🔗 below to learn more and get involved 🤝

08/20/2026

Join us August 22, 2026 as we host community actions across the state and advocate for a 2-year statewide moratorium on all AI hyperscale data center development.

Click the link 🔗 below to learn more about the events happening around Montana!

Without adequate safeguards, projects of this scale:
- Place significant strain on Montana’s electric grid
- Increase costs for ratepayers
- Put pressure on local water resources
- Create new demands on roads, infrastructure, and emergency services.

A two-year moratorium would give Montana the opportunity to make sure that everyday people aren’t taken advantage of by extremely wealthy Big Tech corporations.

We hope you’ll join us on August 22 and be part of this community effort.

08/18/2026

Join us August 22, 2026 as we host community actions across the state and advocate for a 2-year statewide moratorium on all AI hyperscale data center development.

Click the link 🔗 below to learn more about the events happening around Montana!

Without adequate safeguards, projects of this scale:
- Place significant strain on Montana’s electric grid
- Increase costs for ratepayers
- Put pressure on local water resources
- Create new demands on roads, infrastructure, and emergency services.

A two-year moratorium would give Montana the opportunity to make sure that the interests of everyday residents are put at the top of the list and aren’t taken advantage of by extremely wealthy Big Tech corporations.

We hope you’ll join us on August 22 and be part of this community effort.

08/05/2026

Check out this op-ed by longtime Northern Plains member leader Terry Punt!

SPONSORED: By Terry Punt – Imagine owning a ranch that’s been in your family for generations. One day you receive a phone call from a representative of an oil and gas company. He tells you the company…

07/24/2026

No data center near you? Great! Now go make sure it stays that way.

We are at a peak moment in Montana as hyperscale ai data center proposals flood our counties. Don’t wait for one of these proposals to land at your door step! Now is the time to go on offense.

Visit our website to join a local team in your area, and be sure to tell your elected officials to support a 2-year moratorium on data center development.

Link 🔗 below!

07/20/2026

As concerns grow over data centers in Montana, several of our members are taking the lead to protect our communities, like Clint McCrae, in Colstrip, who was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal.

🔗 Link to the story below.

Worried about your community? Join a team in your area by visiting our website.

07/16/2026

With the U.S. Senate's version of the Farm Bill stuck in negotiations, we're calling on our congressional leaders to take the easy win and support this legislation for both cattle producers and consumers. Our congressional leaders have shown they support MCOOL, now it's time to commit to its success.

We made it easy for you to help!
Visit the 🔗 link below and use our form to contact your local representatives.