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Montanans Call on Daines to Publicly Discuss Wilderness Study Area Bill

Article  |  1.24.2024

Petition signers allege lack of transparency, public input

MCV Job Opening: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Article  |  12.5.2023

Montana Conservation Voters and the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund seek an energetic Communications Manager to handle their public relations and creatively boost communications programs.

Team MCV announces top dogs for second annual “Pups for Public Lands” photo contest

Article  |  10.30.2023

Canine-focused campaign promotes Montana public lands and responsible recreation

MCV Education Fund to Senator Daines: “Support Montanans and protect the Blackfoot now.”  

Article  |  9.20.2023

MCV Education Fund's New video highlights overwhelming support of the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act by 84% of Montanans

MCV Education Fund Releases 2023 Municipal Candidate Education Memo

Article  |  9.18.2023

Team MCV: “Keep it Local’ Conservation organization releases 2023 municipal candidate education memo to help pro-conservation candidates win (HELENA, Mont.) – Today the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released their 2023 municipal candidate education memo to spotlight the conservation issues Montanans care most about. The memo provides background information and recent polling on a variety of issues, as well as detailed and specific examples of how recent federal and state legislation is impacting local communities throughout the state. “One thing that continues to be true when talking to voters about conservation issues - keep it local,” said Whitney Tawney, Executive Director of Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund. “This memo details how legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act has impacted the entire state, providing new funding for agriculture conservation programs, bolstering soil health and water quality on Montana farms and ranches, and creating new jobs in agriculture while also investing in clean energy. At a time when Montana is rapidly changing, it’s more important than ever that the folks running to represent Montanans at every level of office know how to best advocate for our state’s incredible outdoor legacy. ” The education memo was distributed to every candidate and is publically available on the MCV Education Fund website here. ### The Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund is a non-profit, non-partisan organization engaging all Montanans and their communities by empowering them to protect our clean air, clean water, public lands and voting rights through education, mobilization and the power of grassroots advocacy. The MCV Education Fund programs educate the public about critical environmental and public lands issues; promote greater nonpartisan citizen involvement in the democratic process; and provide strategic tools to conservation organizations to be more effective. Visit mtvotersedfund.org for more details

MCV Job Opening: FLATHEAD FIELD ORGANIZERS

Article  |  9.14.2023

Montana Conservation Voters and the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund seek motivated Field Organizers to engage Montanans one-on-one on a variety of vital conservation issues important to protecting Montana as the Last Best Place. This boots-on-the-ground role requires passion, organization and the ability to work on one's own. MCV is currently hiring in Flathead County for Field Organizers for the upcoming election cycle.

MCV Job Opening: BOZEMAN FIELD ORGANIZERS

Article  |  9.14.2023

Montana Conservation Voters and the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund seek motivated Field Organizers to engage Montanans one-on-one on a variety of vital conservation issues important to protecting Montana as the Last Best Place. This boots-on-the-ground role requires passion, organization and the ability to work on one's own. MCV is currently hiring in Bozeman for Field Organizers for the upcoming election cycle.

MCV Job Opening: BILLINGS FIELD ORGANIZERS

Article  |  9.14.2023

Montana Conservation Voters and the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund seek motivated Field Organizers to engage Montanans one-on-one on a variety of vital conservation issues important to protecting Montana as the Last Best Place. This boots-on-the-ground role requires passion, organization and the ability to work on one's own. MCV is currently hiring in Billings for Field Organizers for the upcoming municipal election.

Team MCV Visits Pompeys Pillar and Unveils New Digital National Monuments Guide

Article  |  8.11.2023

Yesterday, the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund took members on an expert-led field trip to Pompeys Pillar National Monument. The field trip was part of an ongoing effort to educate Montanans about the importance of National Monuments as part of our National Public Lands System. The field trip was followed by a Pint Night at Thirsty Street Brewing where the MCV Education Fund unveiled their new Montana National Monuments Guidebook.

MCV Announces Hire of Billings-Based Development Director

Article  |  7.25.2023

Today, Montana Conservation Voters and the MCV Education Fund announced the hiring of Jessica Lillie of Billings as Development Director. Montana-born and raised, Lillie has over 12 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector and holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Montana. As MCV’s Development Director, Lillie will serve as MCV’s lead fundraiser, growing, cultivating, sustaining and developing robust relationships with MCV’s donor network to significantly increase MCV’s overall impact.

Veterans on public lands: "The easiest, cheapest treatment for PTSD is our public lands"

Article  |  7.25.2023

MCV and Vet Voice Foundation host Public Lands Pint Night with Major General Paul Eaton and other Veterans (HELENA, Mont.) - Last night, the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund and the Vet Voice Foundation hosted Major General Paul Eaton and two Montana veterans for a discussion about what public lands mean to Montanans who have served. The talk was moderated by former Governor Steve Bullock and took place at Brother’s Tapworks in Helena. The crowd in attendance were rewarded with a lively and moving conversation about the importance of public lands from three people who know what it means to serve our country.

Montana's National Monuments: Preserving History, Landscape, and Culture

Article  |  4.6.2023

For both recreation and for celebrating culture and history, Montanans are lucky to have Little Bighorn Battlefield, Pompey's Pillar, and Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monuments.

Montanans Rebuke Legislation to Limit Access and Habitat Funding

Article  |  2.9.2023

Bill excludes voter-approved Habitat Montana funding authorized by previous Legislature

MCVEF Opportunity: COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

Article  |  2.4.2023

The Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund is seeking an intern to be part of an exciting organization dedicated to grassroots education and advocacy in the context of one of the most important state legislative sessions in Montana’s history. The MCV Education Fund is dedicated to providing a rich experience, including but not limited to organizing, social media, fundraising, press, event planning and execution, and better understanding Montana’s political landscape.

The MCV Education Fund Relaunches Montana Pushback

Article  |  1.2.2023

MontanaPushback.org to serve as action hub for Montanans during the 68th legislative session

The MCV Education Fund Applauds Land Boards’ Support of Big Snowy Mountains 

Article  |  10.17.2022

Conservation group now looks ahead to protect Habitat Montana dollars for future conservation

The MCV Education Fund: ‘Senator Steve Daines voted against Montana'

Article  |  7.21.2022

Today the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released the following statement from Executive Director Whitney Tawney in response to U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ vote against the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act (S. 1493) in the U.S Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

The MCV Education Fund Releases Candidate Education Memos to Highlight Conservation Issues in Montana

Article  |  7.11.2022

Today the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released their 2022 federal and state candidate education memos to spotlight some of the conservation issues Montanans care most about. The memos provide background information and recent polling on a variety of issues including the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act, national monuments, climate change and clean energy.

MCV Denounces Supreme Court Ruling, Calls For Federal Climate Action Now

Article  |  6.30.2022

Today the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released the following statement from Executive Director Whitney Tawney in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to drastically narrow the EPA’s authority to regulate climate pollution under the Clean Air Act:

The MCV Education Fund Launches ‘Partners for the Outdoors’

Article  |  6.29.2022

Today the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund announced its new business partner program, Partners for the Outdoors. This new program aims to build relationships with businesses, corporations and organizations to support the future of conservation in Montana and ensure Montana remains a place where businesses can thrive. 

MCV rejects: ‘one of the biggest public lands giveaways in Montana history’

Article  |  6.24.2022

The Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released the following statement from Executive Director Whitney Tawney in response to U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ release of the Montana Backcountry Conservation Act of 2022:

The MCV Education Fund Releases #GiveItAVote Vodka

Article  |  5.9.2022

Today, the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund held an event to launch their custom vodka, #GiveItAVote Vodka, in Missoula. The batch of Montana-sourced spirits presses Montana’s junior Senator, Steve Daines, to support the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act (BCSA) and allow it to move forward for a vote.

Montanans Urge Passage of the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act

Article  |  2.22.2022

Today, the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund hosted local panelists state Senator Shane Morigeau (SD-48), Mountain Mama board member Amy Coseo and The Trail Head’s Todd Frank for a discussion on U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act (BCSA). The panel dove into the history of the Montana-made bill’s on-the-ground coalition and highlighted some of the many economic benefits the bill would bring to the region and the state.

Tribes, Conservation Groups File Legal Action To Compel Montana DEQ to Enforce “Bad Actor” Law Against Hecla Mining Executive

Article  |  11.10.2021

Today, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Fort Belknap Indian Community, Ksanka Elders Advisory Committee, and several conservation organizations took legal action in State District Court to compel the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to fulfill its legal duty to enforce the “Bad Actor” law against

MCV Applauds Hearing for Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act

Article  |  10.20.2021

The Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released the following statement from Executive Director Whitney Tawney in response to the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources’ hearing on Senator Jon Tester’s Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act

Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund, Montana Book Company and Local Artist Terri Porta Team Up for Climate Action with Mayor Wilmot Collins

Article  |  9.17.2021

Today, the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund, the Montana Book Company and Mayor Wilmot Collins joined forces to highlight the need for climate action. The downtown outdoor art activation with local Montana artist Terri Porta connected Montana’s urgent need to address climate issues in the state with the stories of the people and the communities impacted by the climate crisis.

MCV Education Fund: ‘Companies need to pay their fair share and be held accountable for cleaning up their messes’

Article  |  8.17.2021

The Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released the following statement from Executive Director Whitney Tawney in response to the U.S. Department of Interior’s announcement to resume the oil and gas leasing process that had been paused by President Biden:

Tribes, Conservation Groups to Challenge Montana’s Failure to Enforce “Bad Actor” Law

Article  |  8.5.2021

Today, tribes and conservation groups announced plans to file a legal action to require the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to fulfill its legal duty to enforce the “bad actor” law against Hecla Mining Co. and Hecla CEO, Phillips S. Baker, Jr.

MCV: Sen. Tester’s Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act ‘responsible, Montana-made conservation’

Article  |  4.30.2021

The Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released the following statement from Executive Director Whitney Tawney in response to U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s reintroduction of the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act

MCV Education Fund: ‘Today Montana ratepayers avoided a complete disaster’

Article  |  4.22.2021

In response to the House Energy Committee tabling Senate Bill 379, Executive Director Whitney Tawney of the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund released the following statement:

New Survey: Montanans Reject SB 379

Article  |  4.14.2021

The Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund today released a public opinion survey on Senate Bill 379, sponsored by Senator Steve Fitzpatrick (R-Great Falls).

MCV Education Fund: A Better Deal for Montana

Video  |  3.23.2021

For public lands, oil and gas pause provides ‘A Better Deal’

Article  |  3.22.2021

The Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund today launched a new multimedia campaign to highlight the benefits to taxpayers and public lands from President Joe Biden’s recent moratorium on new oil and gas leasing across the West.

Montana Conservation Voters Launches Montana Pushback

Article  |  1.13.2021

Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund has launched a new campaign today, Montana Pushback, to keep all Montanans informed and equipped to protect Montana’s clean air, clean water and public lands.

MCV Education Fund: 'We Need More Cops on the Beat' Following Elk Hunting Incident

Article  |  10.30.2020

The MCV Education Fund releases memo to candidates on conservation and the environment

Article  |  4.16.2020

MCV Education Fund: ‘Keep Shining’ Light on Dark Money

Article  |  10.29.2019

Tester's Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act: Responsible, Montana-made Conservation

Article  |  6.7.2019

Montana Conservation Voters to Senator Daines: Since When is 2/3 Good Enough?

Article  |  5.30.2019

UPDATE: Daines requests only 2/3 of full LWCF funding

Article  |  5.15.2019

Bernhardt's nomination for Secretary of Interior confirmed, shining light on the differences of Montana's delegation

Article  |  4.11.2019

Poll Finds Montanans Reject Bill to Purchase Colstrip

Article  |  4.5.2019

Daines disregards Montanans' concerns and votes to advance conflicted nominee for Secretary of Interior

Article  |  4.4.2019

Montanans call on Senator Daines to support our public lands and oppose Bernhardt for Secretary of Interior

Article  |  3.25.2019

Montana Conservation Voters announces Aaron Murphy as New Executive Director

Article  |  2.21.2019

Senate votes to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Article  |  2.12.2019

Congress fails to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Article  |  12.20.2018