Environment & climate in Montana local government
What Montana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
381 Montana meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Montana with the most environment & climate activity
- Butte, MT (63)
- Whitefish, MT (60)
- Missoula County, MT (56)
- Missoula, MT (55)
- Sanders County, MT (24)
- Anaconda, MT (23)
- Kalispell, MT (20)
- Laurel, MT (15)
- Broadwater County, MT (14)
- Bozeman, MT (12)
- Cascade County, MT (7)
- Belgrade, MT (5)
Latest matching meetings
Climate committee may attend solar ribbon cutting field trip
The Climate Action Plan Standing Committee may form a quorum to attend an external event: a ribbon cutting for the Community Solar 3 project hosted by Flathead Electric. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026, from 10am to 11am at Monegan Road, Whitefish.
Board reviews weed reports and discusses Lolo Agreement and permit renewals
The Sanders County Weed Board will review reports on rush skeletonweed, blueweed, and Eurasian watermilfoil. The meeting includes discussions on the Lolo Agreement, drone spraying updates, and the status of 'I Control My Own' permit renewals. The agenda also covers a new complaint regarding knapweed on a private field…
Council to set FY2027 budget hearing, rates, and land sales
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners is meeting to consider scheduling public hearings for the FY2027 final budget and user rates for storm water, solid waste, lighting, fire hydrant, and metro sewer. They will also review requests to purchase county-owned land, a legal review of parking contracts, and a…
Council to adopt FY2027 budget, set tax levies and fees
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget and setting property tax levies, along with establishing rates for solid waste, storm water, metro sewer, and other services. The agenda also includes a request to direct the County Attorney to prepare a temporary…
Council to adopt FY2027 budget, set tax levies and utility rates
The Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget and setting property tax levies, along with rates for storm water, solid waste, metro sewer, and other services. They will also review a petition to vacate a portion of Berline Street, consider a temporary moratorium…
Cascade County Board of Health meets Sept 2 to approve July minutes and hear finance and environmental reports
The Cascade County Board of Health will convene on September 2, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. in Great Falls to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2026 meeting, receive administrative and finance reports, and hear a program highlight on Buckle Up Montana. The board will also consider a variance request from Dennis & Janis…
Council to consider FY2027 budget, property tax levy, and zoning parking changes
The Belgrade City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings on several items, including a zoning text amendment to change residential parking requirements, resolutions altering forestry and street maintenance assessment methods, and resolutions adopting the final FY2027 budget, establishing a…
BID board to discuss streetscape, fence, bike racks, and food truck park
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially decide on several Uptown improvement projects, including streetscape enhancements funded by a CDBG grant, garbage can pickup service, a fence improvement project at the Mayer Building, and additional bike…
Greenway board to discuss Durant Canyon project and Craddock easement
The Greenway Management Board is meeting to discuss updates and strategy for the Durant Canyon project, including a meeting with BAP (Patriot) and BNSF Railroad, as well as the Craddock easement and draft comments on an ICMM update. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and items not on the agenda.
Greenway board to discuss Durant Canyon project and Craddock easement
The Greenway Service District Board will meet to approve June minutes and discuss several ongoing matters. Key items include an update on the Durant Canyon project following a meeting with BAP (Patriot) and BNSF Railroad, a discussion of the Craddock easement, and draft comments on an ICMM update. The meeting is open…
Urban Forest Board to review finances and Uptown tree planting
The Urban Forest Board is meeting to approve July minutes, review the financial report, and discuss Uptown tree planting activities, Farmers Market Saturdays on Park Street, and the Mission Statement Committee. Public comments are also scheduled.
Parking Commission to reconsider library-area parking boundary expansion
The Butte-Silver Bow Parking Commission will consider a request to adjust the 2-hour parking district boundary to include the area adjacent to the library, affecting four spaces on Broadway Street (one handicapped, three general) and five on Idaho Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April and…
BID board to review streetscape, CDBG grant, and Clean Team
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District (BID) Board of Directors is meeting to discuss routine administrative items, including the treasurer's report and coordinator position, as well as several Uptown projects and improvements. Key topics include a CDBG grant update, streetscape enhancements, a garbage can and…
Committee to review draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The Climate Action Plan Standing Committee will discuss the draft City of Whitefish Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Members will also provide updates on priority action items, including building energy efficiency, public transit, and wastewater treatment upgrades. The meeting follows a tour of the Center for…
Committee tours Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
The Climate Action Plan Standing Committee may hold a quorum during a tour of the Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship at Whitefish High School with coordinator Brigid Fray. No decisions or discussions are scheduled on the agenda.
County to consider Marshall Creek restoration, $40K trail grant, and multiple board appointments.
The Board of County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a memorandum with Trout Unlimited for restoring a section of Marshall Creek, a $40,000 grant from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for trail construction at Marshall Mountain Park, and a medical advisor contract for the health department…
Council to consider changes to water/sewer loan programs and new rebate program
The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on ordinances revising the Missoula Municipal Code for water and sewer line loan programs and creating a new Water Service Line Replacement Rebate Program. The consent agenda includes approvals of over $3.2 million in accounts payable, a Green Power…
Missoula County BCC reviews department updates on July 27
The BCC Lands & Communities body will receive updates from various county departments. The meeting includes discussions on the Green Power Program and CDBG pre-application recommendations. Officials will also provide updates on planning, sustainability, and land recreation.
Committee to reappoint parks board members and approve green power agreement
The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will consider reappointing three members to the Parks and Recreation Board and approve a Green Power Program Lead Community Agreement. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers or virtually via Teams.
Urban Forest Board to review DNRC grant and tree planting events
The Butte Urban Forest Board will discuss the April minutes, financial report, and urban forester's report. They will review the DNRC Tree Planting Grant, new board members, and recent Arbor Day celebration (June 5). Other topics include uptown tree planting, tree planting on Rowe Road (June 12), and Farmers Market…
Billings School District No. 2 to discuss budget and update multiple district policies
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the district budget and review 10 policy updates. The agenda includes discussions on school facilities, transportation, and several contract extensions.
Commission will consider revising code penalties and vacating street sections
The Helena City Commission will hear reports and public comments before voting on proposals to repeal criminal penalty provisions in city ordinances and replace them with civil penalties under state law, creating a municipal infraction enforcement system. The Commission will also consider a resolution to vacate…
Public Works Committee to review street closure policy and American Tower proposal
The Sidney Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss new business, including a special event and street closure policy and application, and an American Tower proposal. They will also receive the June 2026 Public Works Report and consider approval of the June 30th meeting minutes. The Chamber Sewer item remains…
Board will discuss a possible increase to the refuse fee
The Sanders County Refuse District Board will consider several refuse appeals and review recent financial documents. They will receive a recycling report and an aging summary. A key agenda item is an update on a potential refuse fee increase.
Uptown Butte BID discusses administrative hiring and streetscape projects
The Board of Directors will review applications for the Administrative Assistant position and receive updates on website and social media communications. The meeting includes discussions on visible improvement projects, including garbage cans and the Mayer Building fence, alongside a status update on the Toole Design…
Sidney reviews FY2026-27 preliminary budget and impact fee study
The Sidney Budget and Finance Committee will review the July 2026 Treasurer's Report. New business includes an impact fee study for water, sewer, streets, and parks, along with the FY2026-27 preliminary budget review and calendar. The meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM.
Committee to review revised parking study letter for City Council
The Climate Action Plan Standing Committee will review a revised parking study letter to be sent to City Council. They will also discuss updates on priority action items and project updates from previous meetings, including a MOD strategy for revising the Climate Action Plan.
TAC to take action on Complete Streets economic and financial analysis
The Technical Advisory Committee will meet to take board action on a study regarding the economic and financial analysis of Complete Streets in Billings. The meeting also includes a discussion update from MET Transit.
Tree Committee to select replacement trees for Kalispell Avenue and storm pond
The Tree Advisory Committee will select 10 replacement trees for removed Green Ash along Kalispell Avenue as part of a DNRC grant. They will also choose new trees for Eastern Taylor Cedars removed at Riverside Storm Pond due to fire hazard concerns. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
City Council discusses FY27 budget and invasive species report for Whitefish Lake.
The Whitefish City Council will hold a work session to review the Whitefish Lake Institute’s annual Aquatic Invasive Species report and the FY27 budget request for the Our Lake Our Future water quality program. Staff will present data on watercraft inspections, early detection monitoring, and Eurasian Watermilfoil…
Sustainability Board to vote on Green Power Program agreement with NorthWestern Energy
The Bozeman Sustainability Board will consider recommending that the City Commission authorize a Green Power Program Lead Community Agreement with NorthWestern Energy. The board will also discuss a proposed amendment to wetland and watercourse code submittal requirements. Procedural items include approval of June 10…
Butte BID Board to review projects, hire administrative assistant
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District Board will review financial reports, discuss hiring a new administrative assistant, and prioritize upcoming streetscape and improvement projects. They will also consider community feedback from property owners and businesses.
Public Works Committee to review FY 2026-27 budget and mosquito control
The Sidney Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss new business including mosquito control, the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget expenditures, and a streets assessment. They will also consider approval of the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and receive monthly reports. The Chamber Sewer item is tabled until the August…
Board to approve contracts, agreements, and policy updates
The Missoula County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a series of contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and policy updates during its administrative meeting on June 30, 2026.
Commission will decide on an $80,000 truck purchase for the Noxious Weed Department.
The Commissioners will hold public comment at 10:00 AM on any matter not on the agenda. They will receive an update from the Townsend Forest Service at 10:00 AM. They will discuss and decide on a purchase of trucks up to $80,000 for the Noxious Weed Department. Additional decisions include approval of the County…
Tree board to elect officers, set meeting schedule
This is a procedural meeting of the Tree Board. Members will elect officers (chair, vice chair, secretary) and decide on a regular meeting schedule. The board will also review the ordinance that created it.
Board discusses Durant Canyon trail project updates and fencing quotes
The Greenway Authority Board will receive updates on the Durant Canyon project, including signage and fencing/gate quotes. They will also discuss a meeting recap with BAP (Patriot) and BNSF Railroad, the Craddock Easement, and an ICMM update.
Greenway Board to hear Durant Canyon update, consider Craddock easement
The Greenway Service District Board will receive updates on the Durant Canyon project, including signage and fencing/gate quotes, and a recap of a meeting with BAP and BNSF Railroad. They will also consider the Craddock Easement and get an ICMM update. Routine items include approval of May minutes.
Committee to hear land care philosophy for parks and trails
The Climate, Conservation and Parks Committee will receive an informational presentation on the Land Care Philosophy and Management for Developed Parks and Trails. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comment.
Board reviews Streetscape RFP proposals, considers consultant selection
The Uptown Butte Business Improvement District Board will review and possibly select a consultant for the Streetscape project. They will also discuss creating a new administrative position and review public art opportunities. Financial updates and social media strategy are also on the agenda.