Welcome to WETA

The mission of the Western Environmental Trade Association (WETA) is to establish and maintain coalitions to promote and advocate for responsible natural resource development and reasonable environmental regulation in Montana. … Read More...

Events

The US EPA held hearings on its proposed Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Montana on May 1 in Helena and May 2 in Billings. The regional haze FIP obligates the state to “assure reasonable progress toward meeting the national goal … [Read More...]

Legislative Updates

The Energy and Telecommunications Interim Committee is holding its next meeting in Butte on May 17 and 18. Thursday’s meeting starts at Montana Tech’s Natural Resources Building, Room 302 and includes field trips to PPL Energy Plus’ energy trading floor and … [Read More...]

In The News

Groups ask EPA for stricter emissions control  JOHN S. ADAMS Great Falls Tribune, May 2, 2012 HELENA — Environmental groups and public health advocates on Tuesday urged the federal Environmental Protection Agency to require stricter emissions controls at the state's largest coal-fired power plant to improve air quality and reduce public health risks from haze pollution. Industry backers said the stricter air pollution controls would only marginally improve air quality and at too high of a cost to the companies and … [Read More...]

Awards

Jerome Anderson Award

At the 35th Annual Meeting of the Western Environmental Trade Association held in Billings, Leo Berry, a partner in the Browining, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven law firm was … [Read More...]

Newsletters

WETA News, May 2012

Coal Train Opposition A well-orchestrated effort by national, regional and Montana environmental advocacy groups is underway to attack the coal industry by attempting to create public opposition to … [Read More...]

Contact Information

WETA - Western Environmental Trade Association 2301 Colonial Drive, Suite 2A Helena, MT   59601 Tel: (406) 443-5541 Fax: (406) 443-9010 weta@weta-montana.org