Our Mission

Cottonwood Resource Council  safeguards for future generations the high quality of life we enjoy in Sweet Grass County, clean air and water, abundant wildlife, and a heritage of cooperation among neighbors. To do that, we:

• Monitor existing and potential development of Sweet Grass County's resources.
• Organize local citizens to promote a clean and healthful environment and active participation in local issues.

Being a Good Neighbor

Through our Good Neighbor Agreement with Stillwater Mining Company and other initiatives, we monitor existing and potential development of Sweet Grass County's resources.

• Our vigilance promotes more socially responsible business and development practices.
• Our efforts provide a clean and healthful environment while avoiding costly clean-up of mine waste and other industrial hazards.

Organizing local citizens

We organize Sweet Grass County residents to promote a clean and healthful environment and active participation in local issues.

• We give local citizens reliable and timely information about issues important to the community.
• Our Good Neighbor Agreement with Stillwater Mining Company allows area residents the opportunity to monitor the mine's performance and ensure adherence to protective environmental standards.

Northern Plains Resource Council

Cottonwood Resource Council is an affiliate of Northern Plains Resource Council, a grassroots conservation and family agriculture group. Northern Plains organizes Montana citizens to protect our water qualiuty, family farms and ranches, and unique quality of life. For more information about Northern Plains, call 406.248.1154 or e-mail info@northernplains.org

Northern Plains and Cottonwood Resource Council are also members of the Western Organization of Resource Councils, which is a regional network of seven grassroots community organizations.