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Breaking News: Montana Headwaters Legacy Act Passes Committee, Full Senate Vote Next
On November 19, 2024, the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act passed the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for the first time in its legislative history. This brings the made-in-Montana legislation one step closer to becoming law.
Guest Column: Senator Daines, Guarantee Your Support for the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act
Rivers are the lifeblood of Montana. A low snow year, coupled with the impacts of population growth and climate change, are stark reminders that our rivers need our help. That’s why now is the time to pass the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act (MHLA). As we anticipate the bill’s hearing this spring, we critically need Senator Daines to support the MHLA.
Looking ahead at GYC’s exciting 2024
Buckle up! It’s going to be a big year for GYC and the lands, waters, and wildlife of Greater Yellowstone.
Celebrating the conservation wins and favorite moments of 2023
Join us for a journey down memory lane and let’s celebrate all we did together for the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Landmark Montana Headwaters Legacy Act is back in the Senate and needs your support
The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act (MHLA) is back in U.S. Senate. We need you to help make it law.
Montana Headwaters Legacy Act picks up more local government support
An update on new support for the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act.
Landmark rivers conservation bill back in the U.S. Senate
Senator Jon Tester reintroduces the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act, a groundbreaking bill protecting over 380 river miles, into the U.S. Senate.
Senator Tester introduces a landmark rivers conservation bill: The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act
Today, Montana Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act into the U.S. Senate. The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act protects 336 miles of some of the best rivers in Montana as Wild and Scenic Rivers, the majority in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Senator Tester announces intent to introduce the groundbreaking Montana Headwaters Legacy Act
On October 27, 2020, Montana Senator Jon Tester held a press event to announce he will be introducing the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act into the U.S. Senate in November 2020. The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act protects 336 miles of some of the wildest rivers in Montana as Wild and Scenic Rivers.
GYC pushing for more Wild & Scenic rivers in Montana
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition, along with Montanans for Healthy Rivers, is advocating for our Montana delegation to introduce the Montana Headwaters Security Act. This act will create a legacy of Wild & Scenic Rivers in Montana by proposing over 40 new Wild & Scenic rivers and streams with 18 in Greater Yellowstone.
