October 2022 - Bitterroot Climate Action Group

BCAG October Newsletter 🌱

Hello and Happy October!

This month we have a couple of events, a resource for winter energy savings, and a way you could earn $100 by telling a story. Read on…

Highway Cleanup Day

TOMORROW! Tuesday, October 11th, 10:00

Hey, join us to keep our highway beautiful,

Meet at: Wally Crawford Fishing Access near milepost 36 on US 93 south of Hamilton. Remember your water, gloves and a hat. Our organizer Diane Lee will provide bags, vests, signs, etc.

Pint Night!

Come and meet members of the Board at Higher Ground Brewery for Pint Night!

We’d love to meet you and share food, drinks, and engaging conversations - and a portion of the proceeds from every pint sold benefits BCAG. Beer or alcohol not your thing? No worries - there are plenty of great alternatives. Please join us Thursday, October 20th. We'll be there at 5 PM until closing (about 8 PM).

Montana Interfaith Power and Light is hosting
an Intergenerational Advocacy Series.

The first virtual event will be an update on “Held vs Montana” from Our Children’s Trust and a few of the youth plaintiffs.

October 30, 6:30-8:00 pm

Click here to join

If you haven’t heard about this landmark case, here’s a summary:

On March 13, 2020, 16 young people from across the state of Montana filed their constitutional climate lawsuit, Held v. State of Montana, against the state of Montana, asserting that, by supporting a fossil fuel-driven energy system, which is contributing to the climate crisis, Montana is violating their constitutional rights to a clean and healthful environment; to seek safety, health, and happiness; and to individual dignity and equal protection of the law. The youth plaintiffs also argue that the state’s fossil fuel energy system is degrading and depleting Montana’s constitutionally protected public trust resources, including the atmosphere, rivers and lakes, and fish and wildlife.

- youthgov.org

The younger generation is facing their adulthood with increased climate-related natural disasters. We can be proud that Montana youth are leading the way in this kind of legal action. Let’s keep up with the news on this case and learn how to support them.

Earn $100 by telling your Climate Story!

Families for a Livable Climate and Stories for Action are organizing local exhibits called “Montana Climate Stories.”

The Bitterroot Climate Action Group plans to host an exhibit in Hamilton in the spring of 2023. We are looking for story contributions from our community.

Here is the call for submissions :

Families for a Livable Climate and Stories for Action are seeking submissions from Montanans of original essays, narratives, poems, photo essays, photography, and artwork for our Montana Climate Stories project.

Have you, your loved ones, your community, traditions, or your favorite Montana places, plants, or animals been impacted by rising temperatures, persistent drought, wildfires, or floods? Share your thoughts and experiences in an original climate story told in a written, recorded, or visual format. In your story, address one or more of the following questions:

How is climate change impacting you?

What solutions inspire you?

How do you hope to help reweave our world?

Selected stories will be shared on the Montana Climate Stories website and may be included in a traveling exhibit of stories in 2023. Submissions Deadline: November 15, 2022.

STIPEND

Selected storytellers will receive $100 for their submission. For this round of submissions, we will prioritize Indigenous voices. Limit one submission per person.

GUIDELINES

You can submit your story in one of the following formats:

Written narrative or essay: 300-500 words.

Recorded personal narrative in audio or video format: 3-5 minutes

Poetry, artwork, photography: Submit up to 5 pieces for consideration.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Please submit your story through this form. You can send questions or additional file submissions to sarah @ livableclimate.org.

Check out our current collection of stories for inspiration and examples.

November 10th, 7:00 pm

Save the Date - Annual Meeting

Daly Leach Community Room
1010 W Main, Hamilton

More details will come; mark your calendars now; we look forward to seeing you in person.

Get ready for winter; it is near!

Check out this cool Climate Smart Missoula resource: Reduce Our Use, to help you get ready for efficient winter heating; scroll down to “efficient winter heating” and see all the resources, tricks, and tips they list there.

Have you donated to BCAG this year?

If you've already made your donation to BCAG for 2022, we thank you. If you haven't, why not take this opportunity to help us in our local work to meet the challenge of climate change? BCAG is a federally tax-exempt nonprofit, and 100% of your gift goes to support our programs.

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