Wild Montana Action Fund

02/06/2026

We are !

Wild Montana Action Fund is seeking canvassers (a canvass lead and multiple canvassers) in Missoula to educate voters about issues that impact public land conservation and candidates that will champion Montana's public lands.

Most of the canvassing work will be door-to-door, with additional phone canvassing to support our get out the vote work.

Check it out: https://wildmontanaaction.org/jobs/

10/02/2025

The government shutdown hurts Montana families, threatens clean air and water, and jeopardizes public access. Our elected officials have to stand up against this threat.

09/29/2025

For nearly a century, the Montana Supreme Court has been the backstop protecting our way of life: defending our access to float and fish on our rivers and safeguarding our right to clean water, clean air, and healthy public lands.

But here’s the thing: these rights only stand if our courts remain free from partisan politics. Judges should be accountable to the citizens of Montana and the Constitution, not politicians, party bosses, or donors.

If politicians succeed in making our judicial elections partisan, Montana’s proud tradition of protecting public lands and waters could be undone.

That’s why Wild Montana Action Fund has endorsed Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts, the bipartisan coalition fighting to keep judges accountable to the Constitution and the people, not to political parties or donors.

You can help by adding your name to the endorsement below.

08/21/2025

The Trump administration isn’t shy about its desire to dismantle our public lands and hand them over to corporations. Even so, it’s alarming that it appointed Karen Budd-Falen as associate deputy secretary at the Department of the Interior – the #3 position in the whole department.

Budd-Falen is a long-time supporter of land transfer. She’s an opponent of public lands generally, and especially the agencies that manage them – including the one she’s now working for.

Longtime transfer advocate Karen Budd-Falen is the #3 at the Department of the Interior. What could that mean for Montana’s public lands?

08/20/2025

Public lands don’t just inspire us - they sustain us.

This year, Montana’s national public lands are netting Montana counties a record $46.5 million through Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding. That money goes straight back into schools, roads, emergency services, and essential programs that keep our communities thriving.

The numbers are clear: public lands are a valuable asset that drives economic growth and supports our Montana communities.

Learn more about PILT funding and the benefits of our public lands below.

Montana counties will receive $46.5 million this year to cover a lack of property tax revenue from national public lands. It’s the largest payment in the PILT program’s history.

07/30/2025

Here we go.

The closures are part of a broader reorganization effort at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which houses the U.S. Forest Service, announced by Secretary Sonny Rollins last week.

07/01/2025

06/26/2025

Deep in the Senate reconciliation bill, a series of provisions paves the way to selling off and handing over 250 million acres of public lands to oil and gas corporations.

Deep in the Senate reconciliation bill, a series of provisions paves the way to selling off and handing over 250 million acres of public lands to oil and gas corporations

06/25/2025

The new provision would put up to 1.225 million acres of public land on the auction block: https://trib.al/w8BSyLd

06/25/2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the Clinton-era rule barring road construction and logging was outdated and “absurd.”

06/16/2025

Here's some news that we never expected to share: Our video campaign, “Learn Who You Can Trust,” featuring the inept fictional politician Cal Conman has taken home a regional Emmy Award!
https://loom.ly/MCVlXiM

The “Learn Who You Can Trust” campaign, featuring cringe politiican Cal Conman, brought home a Northwest Regional Emmy Award

06/02/2025

Ever thought about running for office? 🙋

We need representatives that are willing to stand up for the wild places that shape our Montana way of life. Join us for a free webinar to learn all about what it takes to run, win, and serve in the legislature.

✅ Wednesday June 11, 5:30-6:30
✅ Wednesday June 18, 5:30-6:30

RSVP at the link in our bio. 🔗