Our next general meeting is on Thursday, February 3rd, 2022; 5:30 to 7:00 pm, via Zoom.
Sue Bueg, from our sister affiliate in Red Lodge, (Carbon County Resource Council), and active on the NP Oil & Gas Task Force,
will tell us about abandoned methane wells in Montana. These wells, first dug in the early 1900’s, are leaking the climate disrupting greenhouse gas. We don’t have an accurate count of these uncapped wells, but in our state 200 are documented.
Betsey Baxter of the GNA (Good Neighbor Agreement task force) will tell us about. a law passed
by the 2021 Montana Legislature that would remove protections of science-based standards
for nutrient levels in our waterways.
Most of our work takes place in our committees; on alternating months we share
committee progress & make democratic decisions. All are welcome at the general meetings.
Ready to jump in on a committee? Contacts here:
• Park Electric Co-op Committee: Sam Francis, sfrancismt@gmail.com
• Rail Watch: Rick Van Aken, rdv59047@gmail.com
• Energy Equity: Sarah Stands, sarah.stands@gmail.com
• Less is More: Jo DeVries, jodevries@hotmail.com
Our Mission
Yellowstone Bend Citizens Council members recognize that healthy communities depend on healthy ecosystems. We believe
our quality of life and rich natural heritage can be preserved by promoting reliance on renewable energy and
minimizing adverse effects from further development of fossil fuels. We hold ourselves and our government accountable
to leave vibrant and healthy natural surroundings for the generations that will follow.
Northern Plains Resource Council - our umbrella organization
"NPRC is working toward a future where we IIve in harmony with nature, where our economy serves the people rather than the people serving the economy. We believe in promoting healthy, localized and sustainable economies our rural communities, towns and cities."
Visit Northern Plains at northernplains.org
2021-22 YBCC Officers:
Co-chairs: Sarah Stands / Joanie Kresich
Secretary: Lauren Dalzell
Treasurer: Kathryn Ecklund
Board Representatives: John Gayuski / Joan Kresich
NPRC Organizer: Gusty Catherin-Sauer
Here are our bylaws!
You can also visit our Facebook page to keep in touch. Yellowstone Bend Citizens Council is an affiliate of Northern Plains Resource Council. For more information on this state-wide organization, visit: www.northernplains.org/
