Montana Environmental Information Center - MEIC

06/04/2026

Eastern Montanans could be paying more for their energy bills thanks to a Trump administration extension for a Michigan coal plant.

MEIC's Anne Hedges puts it succinctly: “What we’re forcing to keep open is coal plants that are truly on their last leg that have not been maintained. It’s like saying you have to continue to drive a car that barely runs.”

A watchdog organization is warning people in eastern Montana could see their energy bills go up to keep a Michigan coal plant online. The Trump administration...

06/02/2026

MEIC wholeheartedly supports the Fort Belknap Indian Community in their ongoing fight for environmental justice.

https://nativenewsonline.net/environment/montana-tribe-opposes-slap-on-the-wrist-fine-for-illegal-mining-that-polluted-water-source/

The Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana is opposing a proposed settlement between the state and mining companies accused of illegally operating at the Zortman Mine area and contributing to ongoing water contamination. The tribe argues the penalty—reduced to about $200,000 with no admission of wrongdoing—is far too small given the environmental damage and decades of pollution already affecting the region. They say the deal fails to hold the companies accountable or fully address cleanup needs, especially in a place where taxpayers have already spent tens of millions of dollars on remediation. The tribe, with support from environmental advocates, is pushing back in court to seek stronger enforcement and better protection of water resources.

Story link is in the comments.

05/31/2026

Join us at Missoula’s Trails, Rivers & Forests Expo this Wednesday, June 3! This FREE outdoor fair at Trail Head River Sports starts at 5pm until 9, hosted by Wild Montana and American Rivers.

Come hang with MEIC and your other favorite local outdoor organizations and businesses doing incredible work to protect and maintain access to Missoula’s trails, rivers, and forests. Enjoy live music from The Pack Strings, hands-on activities like river safety games, wildlife tracking, and more!

Hope to see you there!

More details here: https://wildmontana.org/event/trails-rivers-forests-expo-2026/

05/30/2026

The Trump Administration wants to side-step the law to fast-track experimental nuclear reactors across the U.S. ☢️

Beyond Nuclear's Linda Pentz Gunter explains the danger behind Trump's latest corrupt gambit 👇

By Linda Pentz Gunter The Trump administration is once again doing what it does best – demonstrating a complete disregard for the law, and we’re not even talking end runs around the IRS here, or slush funds with which to reward family members and violent insurrectionists. This time, it’s about...

05/29/2026

“It’s all risk and no reward for Montana,” sums up the new iteration of Keystone XL, aka the Bridger Pipeline expansion project.

Unlike the past Keystone XL, the majority of the route for the Bridger Pipeline would run through our state, endangering our land, water, wildlife, and communities.

Montana doesn't stand to benefit from being turned into a corridor for the most dangerous type of oil.

“This oil isn't meant for our state; we're being treated as a flyover. It’s putting our land and water at high risk to just fill the pockets of Big Oil.” Shannon James, MEIC campaigns and advocacy director, told Sierra Magazine.

🔗Read the full article here: https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/bridger-pipeline-latest-attempt-revive-keystone-xl-zombie-project

05/29/2026

You are not alone! Over half of Americans say they would oppose an AI data center in their area, according to a new Gallup poll.⁠ Comment ACTION to join our people-powered movement!
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The survey found 48% would “strongly oppose” building a local data center to support AI technology, while 23% would “somewhat oppose” it. Another 20% said they would “somewhat favor” such a project, and 7% said they would “strongly favor” it.⁠
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Opposition to data center construction continues to grow. Electricity use, utility rates, local air pollution, and water consumption and contamination are all issues at the top of Americans’ minds.

05/29/2026

Would you move if a data center came to your town? A consultant for Quantica's data center in Broadview thinks locals who don't like it should just leave...

05/28/2026

MEIC will be at the Trails, Rivers & Forests Expo in Missoula next Wednesday, June 3! Join us for this FREE evening of outdoor fun, live music, local brews, and all things wild and wonderful. This outdoor fair is hosted by Wild Montana and American Rivers with live music from The Pack Strings.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 3rd
🕔 5–9 PM
📍 Trail Head River Sports

More info: https://wildmontana.org/event/trails-rivers-forests-expo-2026/

05/27/2026

Kassi Solberg has demanded information about a Houston company’s plan to build a behemoth 5,000-acre A.I. data center campus near her rural property in Broadview, Montana. She is trying to stop it, or at least slow it down, until some questions are answered. https://nyti.ms/4uGTIaS