Lolo Peak Presentation - April 23rd

Sierra Club will host a presentation on Lolo Peak’s Elk, Water & Recreation resources on Wednesday April 23rd, 6:00pm at the University of Montana, University Center. Learn from experts how Lolo Peak’s natural resources could be impacted by resort development

• Elk Resources with John Vore, MT. Dept of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
• Water Resources with John Ferguson, Ferguson Law Office.
• Recreation with Mario Locatelli who resides in Hamilton, MT. and has hiked the entire Bitterroot crest and all the drainages along the way over the last 35 years.

Rewewable Energy Resources Presenatation by S. David Freeman

May 13th - Sierra Club and the Policy Institute will host a presentation by esteemed speaker S. David Freeman on May 13th at the Florence building at 111 N. Higgins ave. in downtown Missoula. Mr. Freeman will present a wealth of facts and candid opinions on renewable energy resources with blunt straight talk. His message: We have all the renewable energy we need to wean ourselves from the Three Poisons – dirty coal, foreign oil and dangerous nuclear power - and create a sustainable future for our planet. David pulls no punches in his indictment of the oil, gas, coal and nuclear industries as he advocates renewable energy, hydrogen, plug in hybrid electric vehicles, and other replacement energy technologies.

Free and Open to the Public

WHAT: Montana’s Energy Future

WHERE: 111 N. Higgins ave., Florence Bldg., Governors Room

WHEN: Tuesday, May 13th 6:00 – 7:30 pm

2008 Outings Schedule

See our new outings for the spring and summer of 2008. Click here for more information.

Join our Energy Activist Network!
Building a Montana Sierra Club Energy Activist Network

As we move through the year there will be opportunities to affect positive change in how our communities address climate change and energy at the local, regional, and national level. We support clean energy choices that address global warming, and protect our wildlife and water. We urge responsible officials to support positive measures and oppose poor choices like dirty coal. We will continue to do outreach and public education events throughout the year but, most importantly, we need to build a network of activists from around the State who when called upon, will contact elected and agency officials, write letters to the editor, talk with their family and friends, or help at an earth day event .

To be included in our Energy Activist Network send an email to bob.clark@sierraclub.org and include your name, address, phone and email address.

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Comment Today on the Bitterroot National Forest Travel Plan

Montana's Bitterroot National Forest is proposing to officially designate off-road vehicle use in Wilderness Study Areas, and Roadless lands. Such action will threaten wildlife habitat and backcountry recreation, including hunting and fishing, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. In addition, the Forest service once again proposes to authorize renegade routes in the Burnt Ridge Area where residents have continually fought to keep their neighborhood free the noise and dust caused by off-road vehicle use.

Student Environmental Leadership Training Programs

Student Environmental Leadership Training Programs are week-long training sessions in organizing skills led by the nation's top student organizers . Learn to develop effective groups that can tackle serious environmental issues, and network with other activists to build your region's student environmental movement. Then take what you've learned and put it to into action at your high school, on your campus and in your community.

LEARN:

• Campaign Planning
• Communication Skills
• Organizing 101
• Hear from Guest Speakers

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Tire Burning in Three Forks?

The Headwaters Group is working to stop Holcim, Inc.'s plans to burn tires at their Trident cement kiln north of Three Forks near Headwaters State Park.

May 25, 2007 Update

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has announced that it expects to release the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in June 2007. A record of decision on Holcim’s air quality permit will be published approximately 15 days later. We do not anticipate that there will be another opportunity for public comment. If the outcome is not satisfactory, the next step will be to appeal the decision to the Board of Environmental Review. We will only have 15 days after the record of decision to appeal so stay tuned...

Other Sources of Information. We have been working closely with:

• Montanans Against Toxic Burning.
• Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC)

Save Lolo Peak, Act Today!
Lewis & Clark Historic Sites Threatened by Ski Resort Development

Proposal has little to do with skiing and everything to do with real estate profits

Click Here for more information about what you can do!

Calling Sierra Club Hunters and Anglers!!

We are actively surveying our members and volunteers and recruiting other hunters and anglers who share our conservation ethic. Nationally, approximately 20% of our members purchased a hunting or fishing license last year. That number is likely much higher here in Montana.

Don't hesitate to add your name to the growing list of local Sierra Club hunters and anglers who are organizing around the region and country. Contact Bob Clark in our Missoula office for more information on how you can join the effort to protect our precious resources for future generations.

Bob Clark, Conservation Organizer
PO Box 9283
Missoula, MT. 59807
406-549-1142
sierrabob@wildrockies.org

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