Montana Climate Information & Organizations
Montana Climate Impacts & Adaptation/Resiliency
Montana Climate Assessment
Features the 2017 “Montana Climate Assessment” and 2021 “Climate Change and Human Health Report for Montana.”
Blackfeet Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Climate Resiliency Planning
Climate Smart Montana
Climate Smart Montana is a non-partisan, non-profit network with the goal of sharing information and resources to better coordinate community climate resiliency efforts.
Statewide Climate Organizations
350 Montana
350Montana works to reduce atmospheric CO2 concentrations to 350 ppm by implementing strategic actions and advocating policies to end fossil fuel burning with the greatest urgency. We envision a rapid conversion to a 100% renewable global energy system using wind, water, and solar. We work with the global grassroots climate movement to achieve these goals and safeguard Earth’s life-support systems. 350.org is the international, parent organization; affiliates found in most states.
AERO MT
Grassroots and statewide, AERO cultivates sustainability by engaging community stakeholders and weaving networks that build lasting partnerships in the climate smart, sustainable agriculture and local food system sphere, creating spaces where leaders and inspired community models flourish
Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL)
Citizens’ Climate Lobby is a non-profit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization focused on national policies to address climate change. Our consistently respectful, nonpartisan approach to climate education is designed to create a broad, sustainable foundation for climate action across all geographic regions and political inclinations. By building upon shared values rather than partisan divides, and empowering our supporters to work in keeping with the concerns of their local communities, we work towards the adoption of fair, effective, and sustainable climate change solutions. In order to generate the political will necessary for passage of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act we train and support volunteers to build relationships with elected officials, the media and their local community. Montana chapters include Bozeman, Billings, Bitterroot (Conor, MT), Flathead Valley, Helena, and Missoula.
Faith, Science & Climate Action
The MFEC is an interfaith organization of religious ministers and scientists, including healthcare professionals, from Billings, Bozeman, and Missoula, and is the organizing body behind this conference. The intent is to create a supportive environment for participants to discuss climate change and our moral obligations to families, neighbors, future generations, and vulnerable populations. MFEC seeks to become a Montana-wide coalescing organization for faith-led action on this issue. Our main goal is to bring religious leaders and laypersons from the across the state together and enter into dialogue about how theological and spiritual teachings from a faith-based perspective inform a wide array of societal actions on global climate change, and to provide tools for action to address these changes.
Families for a Livable Climate (that’s us)
Families for a Livable Climate creates community for climate action in Montana. We envision an equitable and vibrant Montana, where families of all kinds advocate for resilient and connected communities, working together across differences to address the climate crisis, and create durable solutions. Action is our hope.
Moms' Clean Air Force - Montana
Our mission is to protect children from air pollution and climate change. We envision a safe, stable future where all children breathe clean air.
Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC)
The Montana Environmental Information Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring clean air and water for Montana's future generations. One of MEIC’s most important activities is lobbying the State legislature on Montana environmental issues. MEIC also assists individuals and local organizations facing environmental problems by providing information, organizing and tactical advice, and technical assistance on Montana environmental issues. And, MEIC is Montana’s environmental “watchdog.” It has successfully influenced state and federal agencies for more than three decades.
Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate
We seek to promote the health of Montanans through education, science, advocacy, & action. We want good health for all Montanans: individuals, families, and communities. Like many health care professionals around the world, we realize air pollution and climate change are urgent threats to public health both now and for future generations. We want to help our communities prepare for worsening weather, heat, drought, fires, and diseases. We want to protect our neighbors. We want to bring our expertise, experience, energy, and trusted voices to the legislative and regulatory processes, to see a rapid transition to a carbon neutral society to help save lives and improve community well-being.
Montana Interfaith Power and Light
Interfaith Power & Light inspires and mobilizes people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change. Since beginning in 2019, more than 6 congregations in Montana have added solar to their churches.
Montana Mountain Mamas
The Montana Mountain Mamas are rooted in the western lifestyle of raising our families outside, championing work that keeps our rivers pristine, our air clean, and our lands open and wild for generations.
Montana Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
MREA's mission is to foster the growth of renewable energy for all Montanans through education, advocacy, and industry engagement. Our vision is a Montana where the widespread use of renewable energy drives Montana’s economy and powers every aspect of Montanans’ lives.
Montana Sierra Club
The Sierra Club Montana Chapter is locally-run by a board of volunteers (called the Executive Committee) elected by Chapter members. We work locally and coordinate with partner organizations and Sierra Club campaign staff to make a difference on the issues important in our state. Chapter volunteers and staff carry out campaigns to protect public lands, wildlife, and waters, and to address climate change by supporting a just transition from fossil fuel energy to clean, renewable energy sources. Volunteers can also learn to be citizen lobbyists and participate in each Montana Legislative session to effect change on the issues dear to our hearts. We offer outings and events and support volunteer participation on many levels.
Northern Plains Resource Council
Northern Plains is a grassroots conservation and family agriculture group that organizes Montanans to protect our water quality, family farms and ranches, and unique quality of life. Our mission is to protect Montana’s greatest assets: the quality of our natural resources, the character and viability of family-based agriculture, and the ability of citizens to shape the public policies that affect our land, our water, and our lives so that we may pass them on, unimpaired, to future generations.
Sunrise Movement
We're building an army of young people to make climate change an urgent priority across America, end the corrupting influence of fossil fuel executives on our politics, and elect leaders who stand up for the health and well being of all people. Active Montana Hubs: Sunrise Movement Gallatin County
City, County, and Regional Climate Groups
Bitterroot Climate Action Group
Bitterroot Climate Action Group’s mission statement is “People of the Bitterroot Valley taking action to mitigate the impacts of climate change, acting with respect and civility to all”. Our goal is to provide education and action on issues addressing these impacts, while at the same time, benefitting Bitterroot Valley residents.
Citizens for Clean Energy, Inc. (Great Falls)
Citizens for Clean Energy, Inc. (CCE) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization of Montana citizens, largely in Great Falls, from many backgrounds and political persuasions. Their objective is to convince decision makers that adequate, clean, efficient, and cost effective energy for their community, state and region can be obtained without destroying our health, lifestyle, environment and heritage.
Climate Smart Glacier County (Whitefish)
Located in Whitefish Montana, its mission is to tackle challenges of a changing climate for communities in the Glacier National Park region. CSGC works with partners to create solutions that conserve resources, promote clean energy, strengthen food and water security, and reduce wildfire and other climate-related risks.
Climate Smart Missoula
We engage our community in climate actions, catalyzing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and build a resilient Missoula. We envision a low-carbon, resilient community that has the networks, knowledge, and capacity to address the climate crisis equitably and sustain a vibrant Missoula that works for everyone.
Helena Interfaith Climate Advocates
Helena Interfaith Climate Advocates is a climate and environmental advocacy group comprised of people who are concerned about the challenge of climate change and environmental degradation. We come from congregations, faith communities, other organizations or as individuals that seek climate and environmental justice through love and action. HICA is committed to increasing awareness of and strengthening action against threats to our climate and environment. Our actions rise up from our many faith traditions and our love for humanity, all beings and our planet. Contacts: Frank Kromkowski, fkromkowski@gmail.com; Dave Hemion: davehmontana@gmail.com.
Resilient Helena
Resilient Helena is a community platform created to organize conversations and inspire local actions around resilience in a changing climate. We gather folks and collaborate – for a stronger voice as we work together towards our common goals and create a better, more resilient Helena.
UCC Green Team
Our mission is to support Conference churches and members in facilitating conversation leading to action that sustains the sacred quality of earth’s environment.