Beth Kaeding testifies in opposition to proposal repealing Clean Power Plan

Testimony on Proposed Repeal of the Clean Power Plan

My name is Beth Kaeding, and I live in Bozeman, Montana. I traveled here today to speak on behalf of the Western Organization of Resource Councils, which is a network of grassroots organizations in 7 western states. We have more … Continued

tariffed on-bill financing, Tammy Agard

Pay As You Save for Rural Electric Customers

It is possible to increase people’s comfort, improve their homes, and put dollars back in their pockets, at no cost to the taxpayer. That was the message that Tammy Agard of EEtility delivered to the attendees of Northern Plains’ Annual … Continued

methane waste prevention, flaring and venting

Methane Waste Prevention Rule delay ends

Late in the evening, on February 22, a U.S. District Court in California halted the Interior Department’s one-year suspension of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Methane Waste Prevention Rule. The judge called Interior Secretary Zinke’s suspension of the rule … Continued

2018 farm bill Aaron Johnson

2018 farm bill finds DRA family farmers on the front line

In early November, four farmers and farm advocates representing Dakota Rural Action (DRA) flew to Washington, D.C., to advocate for a 2018 farm bill that supports America’s family farmers. DRA members Gerry Adolf, Kristi Mogen, and Stephanie Peterson met with … Continued

Gabe Brown, regenerative farmer

Powder River Hosts Workshop with Healthy Soils Guru, Gabe Brown

On November 10, the Powder River Basin Resource Council hosted a day-long soils health workshop led by award-winning regenerative farmer Gabe Brown. Over 150 ranchers, farmers, producers, and agriculture students attended. Also hosting the event were the Sheridan County Conservation … Continued

Opposition Dominates Hearing on Davis Oil Refinery Near Park

On January 17, Dakota Resource Council (DRC) members participated in a hearing in Dickinson to oppose the air quality permit for the proposed Davis Oil Refinery. The oil refinery is sited just three miles from Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Opposition … Continued

bonding coalbed methane well, oil and gas bankruptcy, delinquent mineral taxes

Wyoming Counties Face $42 Million in Delinquent Mineral Taxes

In the face of a statewide budget crisis, mineral extraction companies owe Wyoming taxpayers over $42 million in county taxes unpaid on their operations throughout the state. Last month, Powder River Basin Resource Council released a new report entitled Tax … Continued

coal royalty loophole

5 graphs explain coal in Trump’s first year

This report is the result of a collaboration between Appalachian Voices and the Western Organization of Resource Councils to assess the effect of Trump Administration policies on economic growth in coal-producing regions. By Colin Lauderdale & Erin Savage One year … Continued