Missoula County Sustainability

06/22/2023

We're so proud to be a part of this coalition!

The grant money will be used to fund a pilot project which will bring more women and minorities into the clean-energy workforce.

05/24/2023

Come work with us!

Are you passionate about sustainability? How about the opportunity to make a difference in your community? Missoula County is hiring a Climate Action Program Coordinator!

If you have strong project management and communication skills, as well as an interest in clean electricity, building decarbonization or community resiliency, this position is for you! Missoula County is looking for a motivated and creative individual who is ready to jump into a series of exciting sustainability projects at the local government level. The position is open until filled, though application review will begin on Monday, June 5.

Benefits include:
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave, along with vacation leave, sick leave and holidays
• Free, confidential counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program
• Enrollment in the Public Employees' Retirement System

Apply online at http://missoula.co/jobs

09/08/2022

Come join us, Families for a Livable Climate, Free Cycles Missoula, and Soil Cycle for our 2nd annual Climate Protector Ride on September 17th!

The Climate Protector Ride is a community bike ride from Silver Park to the Climate and Clean Energy Expo at Caras Park. Meet us at the Silver Park shelter at 10am with your superhero capes, bright costumes, and banners to help us promote biking as a climate solution, showcase our collective commitment toward building a livable future for all, and HAVE FUN!

The bike ride is family friendly and will take place entirely on a protected bike lane - all abilities and speeds are welcome!

Participants will receive a small gift package with a free ice cream cone coupon from Big Dipper, a climate protector sticker, and a climate action guide, and will be entered to win a free 6-month compost drop-off membership with Soil Cycle. Register here.

Big thank you to our sponsors: Good Food Store and Big Dipper!

08/19/2022

We're so excited about all of the possibilities in the Inflation Reduction Act!

Caroline Bean and Andrew Valainis, both with the county's Climate Action Program, said the bill's focus on energy efficiency, energy production, job creation, tax credits and clean power will be a game changer in helping the city and county move closer to their goal of 100% clean electricity.

07/19/2022

07/14/2022

Do you know you need a portable air cleaner, but don't know where to start or what to do once you get it? These graphics make it easy!

07/12/2022

It's easy to check the air quality and get prepared for wildfire smoke. Go to montanawildfiresmoke.org to learn more!

07/11/2022

It's Wildfire Smoke Ready Week! While the health impacts are serious, there are awesome solutions that YOU can be a part of. Visit montanawildfiresmoke.org for more information.

07/08/2022

Who is ready for Wildfire Smoke Ready Week from June 9 - 16?

Recent research suggests smoke impacts immune systems, neurological functions, and birth weights. We still don’t know what repeated exposure, summer after summer, means for our families and neighbors.

03/21/2022

We're hiring a summer fellow to work on heat preparedness!

Awesome opportunity to work with Climate Smart Missoula, All Nations Health Center and many other partners.

Apply here:

USDN Fellowship with Missoula County USDN Equity Diversity Inclusion Fellowship Fellowship Title: USDN Equity Diversity Inclusion Fellow Fellowship Summary The Fellow will work with Missoula County’s Climate Action division and community partners to create a heat preparedness plan that is centere

11/17/2021

Woo hoo! We did it! The largest rooftop solar array in the state!

10/06/2021

We're excited to work with the new carbon neutrality team to reduce our county government’s contribution to climate change!

On Tuesday, commissioners signed off on the formation of a carbon neutrality team to help guide Missoula County toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, and begin reducing its carbon footprint on a large scale.