The Gallatin County Community Coalition needs your support.
We are taking action to protect our environment and the health of our residents - so that our land and health is preserved and protected for present and future generations.
Our Projects
Currently, we are in process of appealing a 2024 decision by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality to approve a permit for a gravel pit mining operation located near the intersection of Highline and Veltkamp Roads in Manhattan. The concerns are many for this project - it will have an impact on our water quality and quantity, our health by silica dust and air pollution, our livelihoods by being legally permitted to operate 24/7, and our constitutional right to "a clean and healthful environment in Montana for present and future generations".
Our Focus
We are seeking donations to take our concerns about the gravel pit mine (Opencut #3561) and this approval process directly to the Board of Environmental Review. In order to meet the legal requirements that the State has set in place regarding appeals, legal counsel must be retained. There is no path forward without legal counsel; this is our only chance to protect our health and our environment.
When you donate, your contribution goes directly to this effort. There's a lot of money in mining operations and we have a big challenge ahead of us, but as individuals we strongly feel it's worth defending our right to keep our roots here in Gallatin County.
Our Mission
The Gallatin County Community Coalition’s (GCCC) mission is to identify issues in the community and surrounding areas that impact the environment and health of the community, to spread public awareness, and to advocate for the community around these topics.
Our Purpose
The GCCC is a non-partisan advocacy organization for the Gallatin County community and surrounding areas to promote a healthy environment for youth and adults to grow and thrive. The GCCC is dedicated to representing the community in order to protect the values of Montana and to maintain a healthy environment for the current generations and in perpetuity. The goal of GCCC is to improve public participation and advocacy in topics impacting our communities and environment. The GCCC is a public advocacy organization supported by volunteers and public participation.
The Gallatin County Community Coalition is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. To get in touch, please email us at gallatincoalition@gmail.com.
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Please make checks payable to:
Gallatin County Community Coalition
P.O. Box 162, Manhattan, MT 59741
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