News Releases

Following are news releases of the Montana Wilderness Association. Click on a title to view the entire news release.


Montanans come together to support Forest Jobs and Recreation Act (2009-07-17)  Townsend, MT— Representatives of Montana timber mills, conservationists and sportsmen’s groups applauded the introduction of Sen. Jon Tester’s Forest Jobs and Recreation Act, calling it a bold new vision for providing jobs, while enhancing Montana’s clean water and outdoor heritage. A broad coalition of Montanans, including Montana sawmills, business advocates, wilderness advocates, motorized riders and rod-and-gun clubs, voiced strong support for the legislation.

Montana Wilderness Association Press Statement (2009-07-17)  MWA President Daphne Herling says of Senator Tester’s new forest bill...

Conservationists Step In to Defend Wildlife and Natural Solitude. (2008-12-09)  The Montana Wilderness Association Intervenes in a lawsuit to defend the U.S. Forest Service’s travel plan for Lewis and Clark National Forest.