“The Northern Plains Resource Council is committed to land stewardship, to the preservation of family farms and ranches and small businesses, and to providing the information and tools necessary to give citizens an effective voice in decisions that affect their lives. Recognizing the need to balance the quest for economic gain with social and environmental responsibility, Northern Plains strives to protect Montana’s water, land, air, and unique quality of life in order to pass them on, unimpaired, to future generations.”