Stillwater Protective Association
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Issues
- Good Neighbor Agreement – Stillwater Protective Association, Northern Plains Resource Council, Cottonwood Resource Council, and Stillwater Mining Company negotiated and continue to maintain the Good Neighbor Agreement (GNA). It is the only legally binding agreement between citizen groups and a hard-rock mining company in the world. Since 2000, the GNA has promoted socially responsible business practices by
- Regular reviews of water quality to maintain the health of the Stillwater River watershed,
- Traffic reduction,
- Limiting the mine’s footprint on the Beartooth Plateau,
- Providing for the clean-up of mine waste and other industrial hazards.
Our members also
- Are involved in the Beartooth Electric Cooperative,
- Monitor the proposed East and West Rosebud hydro projects,
- Educate the community about planned increases in rail traffic through Stillwater County and possibilities for mitigation,
- Encourage responsible development projects that keep the valley a good place to live and work by involving the community in decision-making, respecting the needs of agriculture and other businesses, and preserving open space for wildlife and recreation. We work with local and state officials to encourage responsible growth that respects the valley’s rural and agricultural integrity.
Events
SPA meets bimonthly at the Cobblestone School in Absarokee.
Please visit our events calendar for all Northern Plains and local groups (affiliates) events and meetings.
About Us
Stillwater Protective Association (SPA) is a grassroots conservation and family agriculture group. We educate and equip ourselves and our community to preserve our rural and agricultural quality of life while encouraging responsible growth.
To do this, we
- Hold government agencies and industry accountable to local citizen concerns and
- Encourage development that preserves the agricultural integrity and health of the Stillwater Valley.
Since forming in 1975, we have supported local citizens in preserving Stillwater County’s rural and agricultural quality of life.
By joining you can
- Participate in water sampling and other activities to help us ensure we meet our responsibilities under the Good Neighbor Agreement with Stillwater Mining Company,
- Help us identify and work on issues of concern in our community,
- Receive reliable and timely information through newsletters, e-mail alerts, fact sheets, reports, and more,
- Help assure the continuing success of the Good Neighbor Agreement.
Join us to advocate for clean air and water, family farms and ranches, and responsible development.
