Affecting Conservation Through Effective Policy

Montana Audubon is a respected and influential voice on complex natural resource issues across the state, with a proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders to solve tough problems. Public policy is an important element of our conservation work. We safeguard Montana’s natural heritage by influencing decision makers to protect our state’s healthy environment and rich biodiversity.

Montana Legislature

Since 1979, we’ve lobbied at the Montana State Legislature to protect birds and other wildlife.

Federal Policy

Federal Policy issues Montana Audubon focuses on.

Policy Statements

Learn about Montana Audubon’s guiding policies on issues ranging from air quality to ballot measures to invasive species and more.

Action Alerts & Events

Information about upcoming events and our most recent Action Alert.

Recent Policy News

Speak Up for Montana Wilderness!

Conservationists across western Montana are planning events in March 2026 to discuss the Roadless Rule.

Posted on 02/23/26 | Conservation Policy, News | Read More
2025 Legislative Report & Voting Record Now Available

The 2025 Montana Legislature Report & Voting Record is here! In it, you will find a summary of developments affecting conservation across the state and a record of how each individual legislator voted on key issues.

Posted on 01/23/26 | Conservation Policy, News | Read More
Ninth Circuit Upholds Oil & Gas Leasing Decision

On January 17, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a 2020 decision that struck down the basis for the previous Trump administration’s oil and gas leasing on more than a million acres of public lands in key habitat for the Greater Sage-grouse in the West.

Posted on 01/21/25 | Conservation Policy, News | Read More

Staff Contacts

Larry Berrin
Executive Director
Montana Audubon
Helena
(406) 443-3949
Peter Dudley
Policy & Conservation Ranching Specialist
Montana Audubon
Helena