Montana Environmental Information Center is a statewide advocacy organization founded in 1973 to protect and restore Montana's natural environment. Based in the state capital, MEIC works in the executive, legislative and judicial realms to promote strong environmental policies. MEIC also collaborates with a wide variety of state, regional and national environmental groups, and with new voices for environmental protection, including business, farming, labor, tribal, education, religious and public health interests. The organization has approximately 4,500 members.

Grant History:

2009 - $80,000 To protect and restore Montana's natural environment. Conservation Policy

2008 - $40,000 To protect and restore Montana’s natural environment. Conservation Policy

2008 - $49,000 To increase organizational capacity and effectiveness. Conservation Capacity

2007 - $60,000 For general support to promote progress in environmental policy at the state level. Conservation Policy

2006 - $25,000 To strengthen protections of Montana's air, land and water. Endangered Ecosystems

2005 - $40,000 For general support, with a program emphasis on mining reform and energy development and for a technology upgrade for member communications. Endangered Ecosystems

2004 - $20,000 For general support, with an emphasis on mining reform and energy development. Endangered Ecosystems

2003 - $20,000 For general support to sustain a mining reform campaign within Montana and protection of the Yellowstone to Yukon Ecoregion. Endangered Ecosystems

2001 - $20,000 To provide a technical upgrade of computer equipment and concurrent staff training. Communications and Capacity Building

2000 - $40,000 To consolidate and defend gains in seeking reform of hardrock mining in Montana. Endangered Ecosystems