We are thrilled to share some fantastic news for landowners and advocates in South Dakota. A significant step forward has been achieved as a ballot
Dakota Resource Council (DRC) has been approached by numerous citizens in Traill and Richland counties expressing their concerns about the proposed dairy projects by Riverview
For Immediate Release, December, 3 2023 Bismarck, ND – On Saturday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled its finalized rule aimed at reducing methane emissions
DRC has long been skeptical about the prospect of Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) on coal-fired power plants. In 2006, DRC passed a resolution that
Q: What exactly is this pipeline all about? A: Summit Carbon solutions is seeking 4.5 billion dollars to capture and store emissions from 40 ethanol
Reconciliation Talk: There has been much talk in the news lately about the Democrats proposed reconciliation package. Republicans are unanimously opposed and there are splits
In the world of regenerative and sustainable agriculture there are many practices and buzzwords. It can be hard to seperate ideas that are actually regenerative
In the fall of 2020, Dakota Resource Council (DRC) began an assessment into Rural Electric Cooperatives (RECs) in ND. The primary goal was to have
Since 2012, Dakota Resource Council has awarded the Art and Grace Link Volunteer Leadership Award to a dedicated and outstanding member for their hard work
On Saturday, October 24, 2020, Dakota Resource Council held their 42nd annual meeting. Members voted on a new board during the business meeting. Here is
Coal-dependent communities in North Dakota are quickly approaching a cliff as coal energy becomes increasingly uneconomical. These communities need to act quickly to mitigate as
The Phase 1 Deal and the Deadline The Phase 1 deal between China and the US is slowly starting to release more details about terms
The US and China have steadily been building trading relationships since the Nixon administration. China has become one of our largest partners and the benefits
The Beulah public forum “Building Resilience in Coal Country”, hosted by Dakota Resource Council (DRC), was planned to discuss the future of the area that
At a time when many people thought that COOL legislation was a long shot, ranching advocates successfully convinced Senator Jon Tester of Montana to introduce
Another company has left its coal workers hung out to dry. Coal companies in Wyoming have long been claiming that Powder River Basin (PRB) coal
August 9, 2017 Bismarck, ND–Dakota Resource Council released a report titled “Oil & Gas Pollution’s Impacts on North Dakota Families” that shows oil and gas
I waited patiently for 1 ½ hours to testify before the North Dakota Senate regarding Senate Bill 2174 on March 7, 2025, which seeks to
In a surprising yet significant turn, rural electric cooperatives are urging Republican lawmakers to preserve crucial components of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that support
With the recent release of the Senate Farm Bill text (finally!) and rumors of a Farm Bill being signed during the lame-duck session, the fate
Victory for Fort Berthold: A Milestone in Environmental Justice In a landmark decision, federal officials announced a $242 million settlement with Marathon Oil, addressing Clean
This Letter to the Editor was published in the Fargo Forum on December 13, 2023. Curtis Stofferahn, chair of Dakota Resource Council, questions the North
For Immediate Release, August 4, 2023 Bismarck, ND —Dakota Resource Council (DRC) and the people of North Dakota celebrate a monumental win today as the North
