Gateway Conservation Alliance

06/05/2026

05/21/2026

The good news keeps on coming! Protect the Clearwater received a positive ruling, and Judge Halligan expanded on the earlier ruling from our Judge. Most importantly, Judge Halligan found the abbreviated pit permitting process to be unconstitutional.

In her ruling, Judge Halligan stated:

“Rather than fulfilling this continuing obligation, DEQ manufactured a conflict between the statutory time constraints and the constitutional purpose of the Opencut Mining Act, and then resolved that conflict by subordinating the Montana Constitution. That the Permit was issued on the same day as the environmental assessment only underscores the absence of any meaningful review prior to approval of the Permit.”

This is a major victory for transparency, accountability, and the protection of Montana’s environment and communities. This also drives momentum in our cases! Read more about her ruling in the comments.

04/22/2026

Today we celebrate Earth Day, a global moment to recognize the beauty of our planet and renew our commitment to protecting it. 🌎

We are grateful for our members who stand with us, speak up, and take action. Your support helps ensure that Montana’s rivers, forests, and wild places remain healthy for generations to come.

Together, we can protect what makes this place extraordinary. Please consider donating! Link in the comments.

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04/07/2026

🌎💧 Clean air, safe water, and healthy ecosystems are not luxuries, they are the foundation of strong communities and thriving families. At Gateway Conservation Alliance, we work to ensure that environmental protections are upheld. When we protect our environment, we protect our health.

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04/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Gateway Conservation Alliance. 🌱

Easter is a season of renewal, hope, and new life, values that are deeply connected to the work we do every day to protect Montana’s land, water, and wildlife. As the snow melts and our rivers begin to flow again, we’re reminded how powerful nature’s renewal can be.

We are grateful for our members and supporters who stand with us to protect the places that make Montana home. Your voices and commitment help ensure that future generations will experience the same clean water, healthy ecosystems, and wild landscapes we treasure today.

Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful Easter Sunday.

03/22/2026

Today we celebrate World Water Day, a global reminder that clean, healthy water is not only essential for life, it’s a right worth protecting.

At Gateway Conservation Alliance, water is at the heart of everything we do. From defending Montana’s rivers and aquifers to holding agencies accountable when they fail to follow environmental law, our work is about safeguarding the water that sustains our communities, wildlife, and landscapes.

This year, we are especially grateful for you, our members and supporters. Your voices, participation, and commitment make it possible to stand up for clean water and ensure that future generations inherit the same wild, healthy places we cherish today.

On World Water Day, we celebrate the power of community action and renew our commitment to protecting Montana’s water.

Clean water. Healthy ecosystems. Engaged citizens.
That’s what GCA is fighting for, today and every day. 💧

03/21/2026

We want to share an important update. We have officially filed our legal brief seeking reimbursement of our attorney’s fees under the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) following our legal victory last year.
That victory happened because of you.

Many of you showed up and spoke at the initial 2023 DEQ public hearing, raising serious concerns about potential impacts to our community. Because of that overwhelming public participation, the court found that the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) violated the public’s constitutional right to participate in the review process.

The judge’s ruling affirmed what our community already knew, the public must be allowed a meaningful opportunity to review and comment on environmental decisions that affect our water and our future.

Seeking reimbursement of our legal fees is an important step in holding agencies accountable and ensuring that citizens are not financially punished for standing up for environmental protections that the law already requires.
Simply put, this victory happened because people like YOU showed up and spoke up.

03/16/2026

As tax season comes to a close, many of us are beginning to see our refunds arrive. For some, that refund might mean a small financial cushion, paying down a bill, or putting something aside for the future. If you find yourself with a little extra this year, Gateway Conservation Alliance asks that you to consider putting a small portion of your refund toward protecting the place we all call home.

At Gateway Conservation Alliance (GCA), every dollar goes directly toward defending our community’s right to a clean and healthy environment. The work we are doing together matters, and your support is what makes it possible.

If you are receiving a tax refund this year, please consider donating a portion of it to GCA by clicking here. Whether it’s $5, $50, or $500, every contribution strengthens our ability to continue this fight.

Your support doesn’t just fund legal work, it sends a clear message that citizens care deeply about transparency, accountability, and protecting the places we love.

See donation link in comments

01/23/2026

There are only a few days remaining to provide public input on the county’s Zoning Code. The link to the feedback form is in the comments, and it takes approximately five minutes to complete. Public submissions are part of the official record and may be reviewed as part of the zoning process.

01/22/2026

Have you seen the new billboards in Gateway?

Courtney Collins, Jim Winjum donate space for a critical message By Mira Brody VP MEDIA It’s treacherous work, crossing U.S.