Moms are working in Montana to fight for clean air and a stable climate. We host events, share information about what’s going on, and create opportunities for mothers to talk to their legislators about their concerns. Please join us in Montana, and let us know about your priorities.
What We’re Working On
Tell Governor Gianforte: Lead on Climate Safety
It is more important than ever for states to act on climate change. States—and their governors—can be powerful leaders in building a clean energy economy. That’s why we’re keeping the drumbeat up on climate for Governor Gianforte. Climate change is impacting Montana communities now, and we must work to slash climate pollution, protect children’s health, and ensure clean air for all. Our future depends on it.
Meet Your Montana State Organizer
Elizabeth Hauptman
Elizabeth is Moms’ field organizer in Brighton, Michigan. She also coordinates volunteer engagement for Moms across the U.S. She serves on Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin’s Environmental Advisory Board and the Brighton Area Chamber Environmental Council. Elizabeth’s work with Moms is deeply personal because her son suffers from asthma and is affected by poor air quality.
Pictured: Montana families support youth plaintiffs in Held vs. State of Montana, August 2023.
Highlights
- Montana Moms join Bill McKibben in Bozeman to talk about “the biggest problem the world has ever faced.” In September 2024, Moms’ Michelle Uberuaga and our Montana partners invited Bill McKibben—author, superstar climate activist, and founder of 350.org and Third Act—to give a public talk at the Emerson Center about this desperate but exciting all-hands-on-deck moment in the climate movement.
- Montana youth activist attends Play-In for Climate Action in DC. In July 2024, Eva Lighthiser, a plaintiff in the Held vs. Montana trial, and her mom, Erica, traveled to Washington, DC, for our annual Play-In for Climate Action at the National Children’s Museum. Read more.
- Montana moms celebrate historic youth climate lawsuit victory. In August 2023, Judge Kathy Seeley ruled in favor of the 16 youth plaintiffs of Held v. State of Montana. These young Montanans sued the state government for violating their “right to a clean and healthful environment,” which is guaranteed by our constitution. The decision is a historic legal precedent for the right to a stable climate. Read more about the trial.
- Montana moms join members of Moms Clean Air Force across the country to demand stronger protections for soot pollution. In February 2023, 60+ Moms Clean Air Force staff and members, representing 18 states and DC, testified before EPA at a hearing on proposed federal standards for soot pollution. Read Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga’s full testimony here.
- Moms Clean Air Force joins 300+ Montanans for Climate Advocacy Day. In January 2023, Moms Clean Air Force and partners hosted 300+ Montanans at the state capitol in Helena to advocate for commonsense climate action. The event included a climate rally and fair, a panel discussion with lawmakers, and a roundtable discussion with activists.
Events and Resources in Montana
Why We Care
Montana’s natural areas are invaluable. With over 30 million acres of public land, including Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, residents deeply value preserving these spaces. Montana moms are advocating to reduce wildfire risks and oppose mining near protected lands. Wildfires are increasingly intense, with 2017 marking the worst season since 1910 as over 1.4 million acres burned during a severe drought. Such fires expose residents to harmful air pollution; in 2017, many children breathed “very unhealthy” air. Ten counties received an F for particle pollution in 2024.
Montana is also experiencing extreme weather. In June 2022, Yellowstone was devastated by flooding from heavy rain and snowmelt, destroying infrastructure and prompting evacuations. Climate change is making these events more frequent.
Montana’s coal reliance is significant. The state is a leading coal producer, particularly from the Powder River Basin, contributing to regional air pollution and complicating Montana’s transition to cleaner energy sources.
Past Events
January 2025
On January 24, Moms Clean Air Force cosponsored Climate Advocacy Day, which took place during the Montana Legislative Session. The event hosted Montanans from across the state as they raised their voices on climate.
October 2024
On October 3, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga hosted a Get Out The Vote postcard party.
September 2024
On September 10, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga cohosted a Bill McKibben event with Third Act.
On September 5, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga spoke at the EarthJustice roundtable.
April 2024
On April 22, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga tabled at Park High Green Initiative’s Earth Day in Livingston.
February 2024
On February 14, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga hosted a a Valentine’s Day event at Katabatic Brewing, in Livingston, MT.
December 2023
On December 15, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga participated in a ride-and-drive electric school bus event in Missoula, MT.
November 2023
On November 15, Moms Clean Air Force joined Healthy Schools for Montana Kids and Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate for an educational webinar about the federal funding available for Montana schools to transition to cleaner transportation, air, and energy for our kids.
October 2023
On October 24, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga joined the inaugural meeting of the Montana Electrify Coalition.
August 2023
On August 17, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga joined our partners at Gallatin Valley Sunrise, Families for a Livable Climate, and the Montana Environmental Information Center to testify in a public hearing about Northwestern Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan.
On August 12, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga went to Billings for the Montana Clean Energy Fair. She gave a presentation about federal funding opportunities from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for schools for electric school buses, air quality improvements, and more.
June 2023
On June 21, Moms Clean Air Force joined our partners at Gallatin Valley Sunrise for a potluck dinner and conversation about Held v. State of Montana. The event was attended by one of the plaintiffs and a parent, who shared their experiences.
On June 21, Moms Clean Air Force and our partners at Our Children’s Trust, Families for a Livable Climate, Forward Montana, and Gallatin Valley Sunrise hosted a webinar with plaintiffs and an attorney from the historic Held v. State of Montana youth-led climate lawsuit. The panelists shared their experiences and answered questions from the audience.
On June 14, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga from across the state joined more than 70 Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in 22 states and Washington, DC, to testify at EPA’s virtual public hearing on proposed federal standards for carbon pollution from power plants. Read Michelle’s testimony here.
On June 12 and 13, Moms Clean Air Force traveled to Helena to stand in solidarity with the youth plaintiffs of Held v. State of Montana as they worked with their legal team to make the case that the state has violated their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.
May 2023
On May 15, Moms Clean Air Force joined our partners at Livingston Green Initiative for a screening of “Youth v. Gov,” the story of the Juliana v. the United States of America constitutional lawsuit and the 21 American youth, ages 14 to 25, who are taking on the world’s most powerful government. The screening was followed by a panel discussion of youth and adult advocates, including Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga.
On May 9, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga joined dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in 16 states and Washington, DC, to testify at EPA’s virtual public hearing on proposed federal standards for pollution from cars and trucks. Read Michelle’s testimony here.
On May 9, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga joined dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in 15 states and Washington, DC, to testify at EPA’s virtual public hearing on the proposal to strengthen the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. Read Michelle’s testimony here.
On May 2, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga joined dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and members in 18 states and Washington, DC, to testify at EPA’s virtual public hearing on proposed federal standards for greenhouse gas pollution from heavy-duty trucks. Read Michelle’s testimony here.
On May 1, Moms Clean Air Force joined our partners at Families for a Livable Climate, Park County Environmental Council, Montana Renewable Energy Association, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, and the US EPA to host a webinar about federal funding opportunities to make clean energy improvements at K-12 public schools.
April 2023
On April 12, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga joined partners from across the state in Helena to testify before the Montana Public Service Commission on NorthWestern Energy’s rate case. NorthWestern wants to raise rates to pay for more fossil fuel infrastructure in the state, instead of creating a plan to transition to clean energy.
February 2023
In February, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga joined more than 60 Moms Clean Air Force staff and members across the country to testify at the EPA hearing on proposed federal standards for soot pollution. Read Michelle’s testimony here.
January 2023
On January 20, Moms Clean Air Force, Montanans for a Livable Climate, and our partners across Montana hosted more than 300 Montanans at the state capitol in Helena to advocate for commonsense climate action.
On January 10, 11, and 12, more than 60 Moms Clean Air Force staff and members from 21 states and Washington, DC, spoke out at EPA’s virtual public hearing about its updated proposal to cut methane and other harmful pollutants from new and existing oil and gas operations. Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga and Supermoms Amy Zanoni offered testimony. Read Michelle’s testimony here.
October 2022
On October 14, Montana Moms hosted a virtual “Brave Space” for supermoms across the state.
September 2022
On September 27, Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined Families for a Livable Climate, Climate Smart Missoula, Mountain Mamas, and Park County Environmental Council for a virtual discussion and Q&A with renowned climate scientist, author, and expert climate communicator Katharine Hayhoe.
On September 24, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga hosted a Mama Summit with Montana Supermoms. They hiked Hyalite Peak and talked about the importance of civic engagement and voting.
On September 23, Moms Clean Air Force joined Sunrise Movement Gallatin County for the Global Youth Climate Strike in Missoula. We stood with youth to demand that NorthWestern Energy stop building out methane gas plants and start the transition to renewable energy.
On September 17, Moms Clean Air Force attended Missoula’s 4th Annual Climate and Clean Energy Expo.
August 2022
Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga attended a partnership day in Yellowstone National Park to commemorate the park’s 150th anniversary. While she was there, she attended several Indigenous-led activities and met with Yellowstone’s superintendent, Cam Sholly, and its chief of resources (science and research), Jennifer Carpenter.
On August 24, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga attended an electric vehicle ride and drive in Bozeman.
On August 13, Moms Clean Air Force attended the 11th Annual Montana Clean Energy Fair at the National Center for Appropriate Technology in Butte.
July 2022
On July 15, Montana Moms hosted a virtual “Brave Space” for supermoms across the state.
June 2022
On June 29 and 30, Moms Clean Air Force joined our partner organizations to testify before EPA in favor of several waivers allowing California to set stronger tailpipe pollution standards for heavy-duty vehicles than federally required. Read Montana state coordinator Michelle Uberuaga’s full testimony HERE.
May 2022
On May 19, Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga gave opening remarks at a presentation on the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park by Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Megan Kate Nelson and local indigenous historian Dr. Shane Doyle.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga organized a gathering of Women in Conservation to discuss local actions to fight climate change as one of the most important tools available to protect Montana’s precious wilderness.
April 2022
On April 23, Montana moms and kids celebrated Earth Day with a cleanup event along the Yellowstone River at Sacajawea Park in Livingston.
On April 12, 13, and 14, dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and members from 18 states and Washington, DC, spoke out at EPA’s virtual public hearing about its proposal to clean up tailpipe pollution from heavy-duty trucks and buses. Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga offered testimony. Read Michelle’s full testimony HERE.
March 2022
On March 30, Michelle Uberuaga, Moms Clean Air Force’s Montana coordinator, was a panelist in the first in a series of webinars about the electric school bus adoption process and how you can help bring electric buses to your community. Michelle spoke about what motivates her to advocate for electric vehicles, the obstacles to EV adoption she has encountered in her community, the path to solutions, and other lessons she has learned along the way.
February 2022
On February 24, Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined dozens of Moms Clean Air Force staff and volunteers from 15 states and DC to deliver testimony at EPA’s public hearing on its proposal to restore the appropriate and necessary finding of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. Moms Clean Air Force Montana coordinator Michelle Uberuaga and four volunteers from across the state offered testimony. Read Michelle’s testimony HERE.
On February 11, Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a virtual Valentine-making party to craft Valentines for local, state, and national climate champions.
On February 8, Moms Clean Air Force joined Families for a Livable Climate, Mountain Mamas, and Climate Smart Missoula for a virtual panel discussion about Climate Conversations Across Differences. Panelists included Dave Morris of the Wild Rockies Field Institute, Prof. Nadia White of the University of Montana, and Dr. Cathy Whitlock, co-author of the 2017 Montana Climate Assessment.
December 2021
On December 16, Montana moms joined our partners at Montana Environmental Information Center to deliver an open letter to NorthWestern Energy CEO Bob Rowe urging the company to move forward immediately towards a clean energy future. Read the letter HERE.
Moms who participated in our June 2021 Montana Families Climate Summit reunited over Zoom to discuss upcoming climate advocacy opportunities.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined 38 Moms Clean Air Force staff and volunteers from 13 states and DC to deliver testimony at EPA’s 3-day public hearing about the proposed rule to cut methane and other harmful air pollutants from new and existing oil and gas operations in November and December 2021. Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga and two superparents offered testimony.
November 2021
On Native American Heritage Day, Moms Clean Air Force hosted a conversation with Indigenous leaders Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet and Cherokee Nations) and Kenneth Cook (Onondaga Nation). The conversation focused on food sovereignty, biodiversity, climate change, and Indigenous rights. Watch the replay.
October 2021
On October 14, moms and kids in Montana celebrated caregivers with a Caregiver Parade. The kids dressed up as nurses and teachers and shared why they love the caregivers in their life.
On October 12, Montana parents, caregivers, and educators joined Moms Clean Air Force, Families for a Livable Climate, and Montana Health Professionals for Healthy Climate for a special event about the potential impacts of the climate crisis on Montana’s children. Participants engaged in an in-depth Q&A with doctors who have been at the forefront of human health and climate change in Montana.
September 2021
On September 24, Montana moms joined Bozeman High School students and Gallatin Valley Sunrise for the Global Climate Strike at the Gallatin County Courthouse to protest the government’s failure to safeguard our children’s health and future.
On September 16, Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined the Montana Environmental Information Center to host “Don’t Fall for Gas.” This virtual event featured MEIC’s Policy Director, Anne Hedges, and Drs. Lori and Rob Byron from Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate. They talked about the climate and health dangers of gas extraction, transportation, and burning and about ways to address the climate crisis and cut Montana’s use of natural gas. Watch the replay.
August 2021
On August 25, Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga joined more than 30 Moms Clean Air Force staff and volunteers from 13 states and DC to deliver testimony at EPA’s public hearing about strengthening near-term greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and light trucks. Read Michelle’s testimony here.
On August 5, Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined MomsRising in Livingston to host a second postcard-writing party about care infrastructure.
July 2021
On July 29, Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined MomsRising to host a postcard-writing event about “care infrastructure.”
June 2021
On June 25, Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a demonstration of an electric school bus at Park High School in Livingston. Park County Commissioner Bill Berg, Park County Health Officer Dr. Laurel Desnick, and student leader Severn Sienkiewicz joined Montana parents and children for the tour.
On June 18, Moms Clean Air Force and our partners at Families for a Livable Climate and Mountain Mamas hosted a Community and Power-Building Workshop, the flagship event of the first Montana Families Climate Summit. Twenty-five women from across the state attended this full-day event.
On June 17, Moms Clean Air Force and our partners at Families for a Livable Climate and Mountain Mamas hosted a virtual training on oil and gas development as part of the Montana Families Climate Summit.
On June 10, Moms Clean Air Force and our partners at Families for a Livable Climate and Mountain Mamas hosted a Skills Training Workshop, the first of two lunch-hour virtual workshops offered as part of the Montana Families Climate Summit. During the workshop, participants learned how to have effective conversations about climate change, across differences.
On June 7, Moms Clean Air Force and our partners at Families for a Livable Climate and Mountain Mamas hosted a Climate Café as part of the Montana Families Climate Summit. The café provided a safe space for participants to share their feelings, hopes, and questions about the climate crisis.
On June 2, Montana field organizer Michelle Uberuaga and four volunteers from across the state joined more than 40 Moms Clean Air Force staff and volunteers from 16 states and DC to deliver testimony at EPA’s first climate-related public hearing since President Biden took office. The hearing was about EPA’s proposal to restore long-standing state authority to protect residents from climate pollution from cars. Read Michelle’s testimony.
May 2021
On May 19, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga joined the 2021 National Tribal Forum on Air Quality networking session with Moms Clean Air Force staff.
On May 18, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga testified at the Livingston City Commission meeting against a requirement in Montana law that members of the planning board are only deemed qualified to serve if they own land.
April 2021
On April 24, Montana moms hosted a kid-friendly, socially distanced Earth Day cleanup of Sacajawea Park and the levy trail.
On April 6, Moms Clean Air Force Montana cohosted a lunchtime virtual conservation with Katharine Hayhoe about how to talk about climate change with friends, family, and our institutions and businesses. The event was moderated by Winona Bateman, founder of Families for a Livable Climate, and Dr. Cathy Whitlock, renowned climate scientist, and was hosted by Moms Clean Air Force, Families for a Livable Climate, and Mountain Mamas.
March 2021
On March 24, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga organized a group of Kids Clean Air Force members to testify at the Montana legislature. Michelle gave the kids a lesson on advocacy and talked about climate, education, transgender, and wildlife bills. Two of the kids chose to advocate for HB 642 (funding for Farm to School) and testified before the legislature via Zoom that day.
On March 4, Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined Families for a Livable Climate and Mountain Mamas for a virtual discussion with Harriet Shugarman, author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change.
February 2021
On February 10, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga hosted a virtual meeting with the Montana climate scientists who put together the Montana Climate Assessment and the Montana Climate Plan to discuss local implementation.
January 2021
On January 19, Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Michelle Uberuaga met with researchers with the Montana Climate Assessment to plan for a presentation on the climate plan and the next phase of their research—the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem climate assessment.
December 2020
In December, members of Moms Clean Air Force Montana met with their members of Congress to encourage bold climate action in 2021. Colorado parents had meetings with Sen. Tester and Sen. Daines.
September 2020
On September 29, Moms Clean Air Force chapters in DC, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia hosted watch parties for the first presidential debate. After receiving hundreds of emails and tweets from our members, debate moderator Chris Wallace strayed from the planned debate topics and spent 10 minutes questioning the candidates about their climate policy. It was the first time a debate moderator had asked a question about climate change during a presidential debate in 12 years.
Montana moms joined Moms Clean Air Force members across the country to testify in EPA’s virtual hearing on its proposal to retain the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ground-Level Ozone. Montana field organizers Michelle Uberuaga and Melissa Nootz and 4 Montana volunteers urged EPA to follow the science and strengthen the existing rule.
June 2020
Moms Clean Air Force Montana organizer Melissa Nootz spoke on a webinar from the APHA Center for Climate, Health and Equity about wildfire smoke and its public health impacts. Discussion focused on health equity and opportunities for building resilience and bolstering wildfire preparedness. Other panelists included Will Barrett, director of clean air advocacy for the American Lung Association in California, and Wayne Cascio, director of the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, US Environmental Protection Agency. The discussion was moderated by Surili Sutaria Patel, Director, APHA Center for Climate, Health and Equity; Deputy Director, APHA Center for Public Health Policy.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana began hosting a series of weekly virtual Brave Spaces to better understand white supremacy culture and privilege.
May 2020
Moms Clean Air Force Montana held a Baby Power shower with moms from across the state for Montana Organizer, Michelle Uberuaga.
Montana moms joined Moms Clean Air Force members across the country to testify in the EPA’s virtual hearing on its proposal to retain the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter. Montana moms urged EPA to follow the science and strengthen the existing rule.
On May 15, Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a virtual event with Moms Clean Air Force’s Florida organizer Yaritza Perez.
On May 8, Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a virtual event with Moms Clean Air Force’s Arizona organizer Columba Sainz.
On May 1, Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a virtual event with Moms Clean Air Force’s Dr. Tonya Calhoun, a Community RX/Faith Force organizer working for social and environmental justice for families across Georgia and the Southeast region.
April 2020
Montana moms throughout the state joined together for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. In the City of Red Lodge, Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined for a week-long series of webinars and virtual activities for Earth Week Red Lodge. In Missoula, Montana moms joined environmental and social justice organizations for their virtual online rally with speakers and performers, Rise for a Just, Livable, and Vibrant Future. And in Bozeman, Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined local musicians celebrating Earth Day for a virtual concert.
February 2020
Montana organizer, Michelle Uberuaga traveled to Helena, MT in support of Helena Supermoms’ efforts to pass a 100% clean electricity resolution at the City Commission. Michelle, along with a group of Helena Supermoms and two Clean Air Kids testified in support of the resolution. The resolution was passed with unanimous support.
Montana organizer, Michelle Uberuaga, presented at an elementary school in Helena on the importance and power of grassroots organizing, highlighting Helena’s work to pass a resolution for 100% clean electricity.
In February, Montana organizer, Melissa Nootz, was invited to speak with 75 high school students to share insights on local government.
Field organizer, Michelle Uberuaga, presented at a state-wide conference on being a “Community Catalyst.” Michelle’s presentation focused on campaign planning and walked community leaders through a campaign planning exercise.
January 2020
Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined Montanans across the state at the Gallatin & Park County Women’s March 2020 in Bozeman.
October 2019
Moms Clean Air Force members from Montana joined in Bozeman at the Bozeman Community Climate Forum to participate in the Vision & Goals Community Forum for the Bozeman Climate Plan. We are working to engage a diverse committee of community representative across industries to help develop the Climate Plan goals and actions.
On October 5th, Montana moms attended the 2019 Helena Sun Run and Clean Energy Expo in Helena.
September 2019
Moms Clean Air Force Montana supported the Global Climate Strike around the country in Bozeman, Missoula, Helena, and Livingston.
July 2019
Members of Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended the sixth annual Play-In for Climate Action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
May 2019
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a Moms Power Summit with over 20 women from around the state to facilitate leadership training through the lens of diversity and inclusion. Recognizing that broad and effective climate action will take comprehensive community support, Moms encouraged participants from across professional arenas to work toward increased community and collaboration while committing to bring more women to positions of power and influence across our state.
January 2019
Montana moms attended the Gallatin and Park County Women’s March. Montana Organizer, Michelle Uberuaga, was invited to be one of the keynote speakers and addressed the topics of women working towards protecting public lands, how women build power, and encouraging women to continue taking action on boards, commissions, and running for office.
October 2018
Livingston moms hosted a kids voting booth with activities at the Annual Halloween Family Fun Fair.
Field organizer, Melissa Nootz was sworn in as Livingston City Commissioner.
Field organizer, Michelle Uberuaga attended and participated in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s announcement and signing of the Yellowstone Mineral Withdrawal — protecting the public lands in Emigrant Gulch and Crevice Mountain for 20 years. About the ban he said “If I could, I would make it permanent”.
September 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Montana participated in local Peoples Climate Movement events.
Livingston Supermom and nurse, Heather J. and Superdad, Helena City Commissioner, Andres H. participated in a wildfire telepresser.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana co-hosted a screening of “Climate Change: A Conservative Solution” with CCL and UYI (Upper Yellowstone Indivisible).
August 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Montana signed on to a letter with partners, Environment Montana and Sierra Club, in response to the repeal of the Clean Car Standards.
July 2018
Members of Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended the fifth annual Play-In for Climate Action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
June 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members hosted a Clean Air Baby Shower in Billings.
May 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a Mama Summit in Livingston to learn about and celebrate local action on climate change.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members hosted a Clean Air Baby Shower in Livingston.
April 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Montana participated in the Annual Yellowstone River Clean-up.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members attended a public EPA Superfund meeting.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana tabled at the Bozeman Baby Expo.
March 2018
Members of Moms Clean Air Force Colorado testified at the Clean Power Plan listening session in Gillette, WY.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana supermom, Erica Lighthiser spoke on the MT Women in Conservation Panel.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended a Public Lands Rally with Lisa Bullock in Bozeman.
February 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members attended a Youth Climate Panel featuring Nathan Baring of Our Children’s Trust.
January 2018
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a Supermom letter writing party in Helena.
December 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a panel discussion on public health and the economic impacts of wildfires in Montana. This discussion featured community leaders, health professionals, and moms. Attendees learned about the health and economic impacts of wildfires to our communities and received information on how to prepare for the upcoming fire seasons.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a series of house parties.
November 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana co-hosted a film series, including “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power”.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a gathering at a Billings Supermom’s home to engage on issues that are impacting the health of our children.
October 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana co-hosted a film series, including “From the Ashes”.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana participated in HuffPost’s Listen to America Tour in Livingston.
September 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members traveled to Washington, DC to meet with lawmakers and urge them to protect EPA’s budget.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined First Lady Lisa Bullock in Helena, Montana to select the winner of the summer coloring contest.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a “Play-In for Climate Action” in Helena, in conjunction with the Clean Energy Fair and Sun Run.
August 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana tabled in Big Sky at a family festival.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a “Mama summit”, climbing Sacajawea Peak.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana tabled at the Livingston Hoot.
July 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members attended and spoke at an EPA hearing regarding lowering the water quality standards for superfund cleanup.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended a People’s’ Hearing in Bozeman focused on how EPA budget cuts and protective rule rollbacks being proposed would impact Montana families and communities.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended and testified at a EPA Public Meeting in Anaconda focused on water quality standards associated with Superfund clean-up.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members attended the 2017 Play-In for Climate Action in Washington, DC, where they met with Senator Tester and Senator Daines.
Members of Moms Clean Air Force Montana joined a local business to ride in the Livingston 4th of July parade.
June 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana presented at a Rotary Club meeting.
Moms Clean Air Force Montanta hosted a Father’s Day “Missoula Meet-up and Picnic” at Silver Park, including floating the river, fishing, picnic and park meet-up.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a trail ride in Livingston.
May 2017
Moms Clean Air Force attended “Family Adventure Day” with Montana Mountain Mamas, REI and Friends of Hyalite.
April 2017
Moms Clean Air Force attended a screening of Supermom Erica Lighthiser’s HGTV off-grid Montana in Livingston, MT.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana participated in a solidarity climate march with student groups in Missoula, MT.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended a Celebration of Science in Gardiner, MT.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended the March for Science in Bozeman.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana met with staff from Senator Daines’ and Senator Tester’s offices.
March 2017
Supermom, Erica Lighthiser attended a public lands rally in Helena with her family and thanked Senator Tester for his work to protect Montana’s air and water for the next generation.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended a town hall hosted by Senator Tester.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana partnered with Montana Mountain Mamas to bring a bus of Livingston residents to Helena for a solar rally.
February 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana participated in the women’s Q-tip march on Senator Daines in Bozeman.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana supermom, Hannah hosted “Bring the town hall to Daines” in Helena.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended a Solar job rally and citizen lobby training in Helena.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended an event hosted by Senator Tester at the Bozeman Library: “Plowing Forward; Farming in a Changing Climate.”
Moms Clean Air Force hosted an outreach event in Missoula.
January 2017
Moms Clean Air Force Montana participated in a Citizen Lobby Day.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended Governor Steve Bullock’s 2017 Kids’ Inaugural Ball in Helena.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana marched in a local Montana Women’s March, part of a network of marches held across the country.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members traveled to Washington, DC to meet with their Senators and urge them to oppose the nomination of Scott Pruitt to head EPA.
December 2016
Moms Clean Air Force Montana tabled at Bozeman Christmas stroll.
November 2016
Moms Clean Air Force Montana partnered with Montana Mountain Mamas and hosted a GOTV event at the local brewery.
October 2016
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a presidential debate watch party.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a House Party in Helena.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana tabled at Harvest party.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana tabled at Raptor Fest.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a house party in Missoula.
September 2016
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a Play-In for Climate Action in conjunction with Montana’s Clean Energy Fair and Sun Run.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana partnered with Montana Renewable Energy Association and Sleeping Giants Citizen Council for a Sun Run, Energy Fair and Play-in for Climate Action at the Helena Capitol.
August 2016
Field organizer, Michelle Uberuaga attended the National Park Service 100th centennial and met with Senator Jon Tester’s staff.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted Every Kid in a Park at the Bozeman Public Library to celebrate Yellowstone’s Centennial with Montana Mountain Mamas.
Field organizer, Michelle Uberuaga, and her two-year-old daughter, Neva, provided video testimony for EPA’s Clean Energy Incentive Program hearing in Chicago.
July 2016
On July 8, 2016, Michelle Uberuaga and a group of Moms and bikes led the Livingston Roundup Parade (attended by 8000 people). The bike brigade followed Governor Steve Bullock.
On July 16, 2016, Michelle Uberuaga hosted the School’s Out Food Drive collection event at the community gardens.
May 2016
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted their first Mama Summit at the Lewis and Clark Caverns.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana members biked across the panhandle of Idaho.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a Mother’s Day Float fishing trip with Montana Mountain Mamas and Montana’s Last Best Outfitters. Attendees included First Lady Lisa Bullock and her three children, and Livingston city council women, Dorel Hoglund and her two daughters. The event was covered by outdoor reporter, Brett French of the Billings Gazette.
April 2016
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a mama hike and meetup.
March 2016
Field Organizer, Michelle Uberuaga hosted a Kids Clean Air Press Conference featuring Governor Bullock, who delivered comments. With over 150 people in attendance, Governor Bullock stated that he will re-instate the Clean Power Plan advisory council if the stay is lifted and in the meantime he is moving forward with a Montana-made clean energy “blueprint.” Citing the Montana constitution he said, “clean air is your right, which makes it my responsibility.”
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a number of Clean Air Kids Hikes.
February 2016
Moms Clean Air Force Montana tabled at the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry ski film festival.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana hosted a “Ski-in” at Bridger Bowl. 15 moms participated throughout the day and we gathered 50 beautifully decorated hand prints that we will display in the Capitol building in Helena for our Mama Summit.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana met with a Girl Scout troop in Livingston, MT. The discussion revolved around the importance of clean air and government.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana held a series of Valentine making parties to send to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy advocating for limits on methane pollution from the oil & gas industry.
January 2016
Moms Clean Air Force Montana attended a “Women in Politics” event.
Moms Clean Air Force Montana started a weekly “clean air” hiking event.
Field organizer, Michelle Uberuaga testified at a legislative subcommittee hearing in Helena on America’s Clean Power Plan and it’s importance to Montana’s children and families.
December 5th, 2015: Moms Clean Air Force Montana co-hosted a Community Canned Food Drive: Food insecurity and Climate Change | Livingston Food Pantry, 202 S. 2nd Street, Livingston
November 3-5, 2015: Montana “Supermom” Erica Lighthiser traveled to Washington D.C. to urge our elected officials to set strict limitations on methane emissions.
October 28, 2015: Three Montana “Supermoms” participated in a telepresser focused on America’s Clean Power Plan; the story was picked up by Montana Public Radio.
October 6, 2015: Montana Field Manager Michelle Uberuaga met with Attorney General Tim Fox to urge him not to file a lawsuit against America’s Clean Power Plan.
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September Supermom of the Month: Hannah Fisher, Montana
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Extreme Living: Climate Disruption Stories From Moms Coping With Flooding
Parenting in a Changing Climate: Moms Make News
Moms Want Clean Air for Mother’s Day: Moms Make News
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Historic Youth Climate Lawsuit Victory in Montana Is a Win for Our Kids
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Clean Air, Climate, Health Equity—And Inequity: Indigenous and Tribal Communities
Youth Voices Talk Climate Change
Let's Get Rolling Electric School Bus Tour
Electric School Buses = Clean Air for All
Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, OMB Clean Car Rule, February 15, 2024
Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023
Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA’s Proposed Clean Car Standards, May 9, 2023
Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA’s Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, May 9, 2023
Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA’s Proposed Clean Trucks Standards, May 2, 2023
Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA’s Proposed Soot Rulemaking, February 23, 2023
Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA’s Proposed Supplemental Methane Rulemaking, January 12, 2023
Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA Waiver Requests for California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), Zero Emission Airport Shuttle, and Zero-Emission Power Train Certification Regulations, Omnibus Low NOx Regulation, and HD Emission Warranty Regulation, June 28, 2022
2025
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2024
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2025
2024
- SheKnows, Gen Z Knows Climate Change Is a Crisis — & This Teen Is Holding Legislators Accountable
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Biggest problem the world’s ever faced’: Bill McKibben talks climate in Bozeman
- MTPR, Episode 02: Air Pollution
- Press release, Moms Support Montana Youth Defending Their Right to a Clean, Healthful Environment As They Face Appeal
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Guest column: Updated air pollution regulations are a win for Montana families
- Billings Gazette, Health officials say politicians, utilities ignore health impacts of Colstrip pollution
- NBC Montana, EPA announces standards to reduce toxic air emissions in Montana
- Montana Public Radio, Montana’s congressional delegation reacts to new federal emissions standards for coal plants
- Billings Gazette, Michelle Uberuaga: Updated air pollution regulations are a win for Montana families
- Montana Free Press, EPA finalizes rules to clamp down on pollution from power plants
- NBC Montana, Montana will feel effects of new EPA rules, officials react
- Livingston Enterprise, Residents gather at bookstore to celebrate Earth Day
- Daily Montanan, UPDATED: Petitioners: Public Service Commission has ‘most consequential role’ on future of Montana.
- The Washington Post, What is winter without snow? Our children are finding out.
- Big Sky Business Journal, Montana Highlights
- Families for a Livable Climate, Clean School Bus Drive ‘N Ride
2023
- The Billings Gazette, Feds reject complaint against Signal Peak Energy
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Environmental trailblazers: Students organize climate change summit in Livingston
- The Livingston Enterprise, Environmental trailblazers: Local students organize climate change summit in Livingston; 40 kids from across Montana expected in town Oct. 12-13
- Press release, Statement from Montana in response to state’s youth winning historic climate trial in pursuit of a safe climate; First ruling of its kind nationwide
- Mountain Journal, In Montana, Four Different Polls Say Citizens Seriously Unhappy About Sprawl
- Scientific American, 5 Takeaways from the Montana Climate Trial as We Await a Historic Ruling
- E&E News, 5 takeaways from historic Montana climate trial
- Missoulian, Tougher pollution rules could be costly for Colstrip
- Independent Record, Tougher pollution rules could be costly for Colstrip
- Billings Gazette, Tougher pollution rules could be costly for Colstrip
- Common Dreams, ‘Our Voices Are Actually Being Heard’: Historic Youth Climate Trial Begins in Montana
- Billings Gazette, Michelle Uberuaga: A mom’s perspective on youth climate trial
- Press release, Moms Stand in Solidarity with Held v. State of Montana Youth Plaintiffs in the Fight for Their Future
- Montana Standard, Look back: A visual digest of the 68th Montana Legislature
- Ravalli Republic, Advocates rally for climate action at Montana Capitol
- Missoulian, Advocates rally for climate action at Montana Capitol
- Billings Gazette, Advocates rally for climate action at Montana Capitol
- Independent Record, Advocates rally for climate action at Montana Capitol
2022
- NBC News NOW, NOW Tonight with Joshua Johnson – June 17
- Business Insider, The True Cost of Turning America’s Yellow School Buses Electric
- Montana Standard, Guest view: An Earth Day appeal
- Billings Gazette, Guest opinion: An Earth Day appeal
- Explore Big Sky, Op-ed: Earth Day appeal
- Missoula Current, Viewpoint: An Earth Day appeal
- E&E News, How electric buses reduce toxic exposure for kids
- School Bus Fleet, Female School Bus Electrification Advocates Share Experiences
2021
- Laurel Outlook, Customers demand a clean energy future from NorthWestern Energy CEO Rowe
- Montana Standard, Collaborate for Change
- Missoula Current, Sustainable Missoula: Climate change and our children’s health
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Electric buses can lead the way to a cleaner future
- Montana Standard, Electric school buses can make a big difference
- Billings Gazette, Electric school buses can make a big difference
- Press release, New Video on Electric School Buses Underscores Why Congress Must Support Bold Investments in Climate Now
- KBZK, Livingston hosts demonstration of electric school bus
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Livingston test drives an electric school bus
- The Livingston Enterprise, Electric bus sparks cleaner transportation conversation
- Press release, Electric School Bus Demonstration in Livingston, Montana, Promises Cleaner, Healthier Future
- Missoula Current, Column: Smart Growth is key to achieving our sustainable transit, climate goals
- Missoula Current, Sustainable Missoula: Nourishing a thriving future
- Missoula Current, Sustainable Missoula: At Providence, WE ACT to care for the climate
- Missoula Current, Sustainable Missoula: Reducing what pollutes Montana’s rivers and lakes
- Missoula Current, Sustainable Missoula: Big Sky Doc celebrates (green) silver screen event
2020
- Livingston Enterprise, Montana releases climate change plan
- Montana Free Press, New climate plan calls for carbon neutrality by 2050
- Montana Standard, Guest view: EPA not meeting responsibility on particle pollution
- Billings Gazette, Guest view: EPA not meeting responsibility on particle pollution
2019
- Public Now, Why Won’t EPA Use Science When Crafting Policy? Tester Demands Answer From Agency Chief
- Press Release, MT Mom and Teens Join Members of Congress on Capitol Hill as Part of Sweeping Movement for Climate Solutions
- The Livingston Enterprise, Without DEQ monitor, Livingston air quality unknown
2018
- The Livingston Enterprise, Healthy Food, Healthy Kids
- The Livingston Enterprise, Zinke to step down as Interior Secretary
- The Livingston Enterprise, City Commission picks a new member
- Billings Gazette, Oil drilling puts kids’ health at risk
- KXLO Radio, Health concerns from living near drilling sites
- Missoula Current, Sustainable Missoula: Missoula families deserve cleaner cars
- NM Political Report, NM grandmother recognized for one-woman fight for clean air
- Public News Service, Report Details Health Concerns from Living near Drilling Sites
- Montana Telepresser Audio Recording, NEW REPORT: Trump Administration Attacks on Methane Safeguards Threaten Rural and Urban Families, Adds to Pollution Burden of Vulnerable Populations
- Dig This Chick, Nuggets: Summer
- Missoula Current, Sustainable Missoula: Inspired Montana moms commit to causes, activism, future
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Mamas Summit unites women in advocacy, service
- Press Statement, Montana Leaders Push for More Moms to Run for Public Office
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Women to speak out, stop ‘living in the gray’
- Montana Public Radio, ‘Mama Summit’ Aims To Help Women Interested In Running For Office
- Montana Standard, Concern over EPA
- Billings Gazette, Pruitt’s policy hurts children’s health
- Billings Gazette, Methane waste should be regulated
- Montana Public Radio, EPA Sets New Timeline For Anaconda Superfund Cleanup
- KTWO News, News Clip
- Public News Service, EPA Chief Pruitt Skips Public Hearing on Clean Power Plan Repeal
- Missoula Current, Montana Voices: Why we’re going to Gillette to defend the Clean Power Plan
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Methane waste rule protects our resources, children
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Following Daines and Gianforte bills, residents rally for public lands
- Sidney Herald, Following Daines and Gianforte bills, residents rally for public lands
- KPVI News 6, Following Daines and Gianforte bills, residents rally for public lands
- The Western News, STAY VIGILANT AND DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH
- Missoula Current, Montana woman advocates for EPA funding with story of heartbreak in Anaconda
2017
- The Livingston Enterprise, Preparing for wildfire topic of Wednesday panel discussion
- Park County Environmental Council, Is fracking the future of our public lands?
- Dig This Chick, WHATEVER THE QUESTION, THE ANSWER IS LOVE
- Huffington Post, What It Was Like Living Near A Superfund Site
- Public News Service, Report: EPA Cuts Would Compromise MT Air, Water
- Video Clip, Montana mom speaks out
- Video Clip, 9 year old Margot Cline on why we should keep the air clean
- The Missoulian, Represent common ground values
- KTVH, First Lady Bullock and kids gather to pick #ProtectMT coloring contest winner
- KRTV 10pm Evening News, News Clip
- Montana Public Radio, Montanans Pitch In To Bring Clean Air To Classrooms
- The Missoulian, Montanans discuss effects of EPA cuts, regulatory rollbacks
- Insurance News Net, Montanans discuss effects of EPA cuts, regulatory rollbacks
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, State’s delegation should work to control pollution
- Wherevent, Helena Clean Air Play-in
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Stand up for common decency that has long graced Montana
- The Rachel Maddow Show, Montana GOP Chair Afraid Of Too Much Voting
2016
- Independent Record, Supporting Governor Bullock’s energy plan for Montana
- The Missoulian, Proud to support Bullock’s energy plan
- KXLH Helena, Clean Energy Fair held in Helena
- Public News Service, Clean Air Advocates Launch Ad Campaign on Montana Energy Blueprint
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Anything is possible; just ask President Roosevelt
- Independent Record, Montana moms celebrate Bullock’s energy plan
- Press Release, Montana Moms Celebrate Governor Bullock’s Clean Air Initiative, Energy Plan
- Public News Service, Advocates Rally in Missoula for Earth Day 2016
- The Missoulian, UM, Missoula events celebrate Earth Week
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Montana must commit to a future of clean energy
- KTVH, Kids Decorate Capitol With Colorful Hand-prints
- Independent Record, Elementary students push governor for clean air and water
- The Missoulian, Now is the time for clean energy
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Now is the time to get behind clean energy
2015
- Public News Service, Montana Clean-Air Advocates Laud Court Decision on Clean Power Plan
- Missoulian, Cutting carbon pollution will benefit MT’s children
- Great Falls Tribune, Cutting carbon pollution will benefit Montana’s children
- Billings Gazette, Climate changes affects Montana kids’ health
- Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Cutting carbon will benefit Montana’s children
- Montana Public Radio, ‘Moms Clean Air Force’ Slams ‘Clean Power Plan’ Lawsuits
- Public News Service, Montanans Visit D.C.: Clean Power Plan is in State Hands