MT Bedrock Water Laws Protecting the Best Virtual Happy Hour Feb 2 21

Hear from four clean water heroes about the creation, enforcement, and defense of Montana's unique bedrock environmental protections. Featuring Mae Nan Ellington, Justice Jim Nelson, Tracy Stone-Manning, and Karen Knudsen.
Viewing guide:
• 0:00: Welcome, introductions, speakers’ opening remarks

• 23:33: Mae Nan Ellingson, delegate to the 1972 Montana Constitutional Convention, on background of 1972 ConCon, and establishment of Montanans' right to a "clean and healthful environment"

• 39:22: Ret'd MT Supreme Court Justice Jim Nelson on 1972 ConCon, Montana court cases and interpretation of the “clean and healthful environment” right, and constitutional requirement to “maintain and improve” the environment

• 53:18: Tracy Stone-Manning, former MT DEQ Director, on role of agencies in implementing laws that uphold Montanans’ right to a clean and healthful environment

• 1:04:43: Karen Knudsen, Clark Fork Coalition executive director, on the central role of citizens in providing the political will and advocacy to ensure our constitutional provisions and environmental laws work to protect our land, air, and water resources (includes Milltown Dam removal case study)

• 1:12:06: All panelists: Closing thoughts; role of litigation; need for collaboration

• 1:21:00: Q&A; Alex Leone on MT 2021 legislative session and water-related bills; closing remarks
Information links cited in this video available here:
http://clarkfork.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/MT-Bedrock-Water-Laws-Links-and-Resources.pdf

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MORE INFORMATION:
* Clark Fork Coalition: www.clarkfork.org
* CFC 2021 MT Legislative Session Information Page:

https://clarkfork.org/learn/2021-montana-legislature/
* Join CFC's Water Watchdog team:

https://clarkfork.org/get-involved/volunteer/water-watchdog-signup/

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