Land Use & Infrastructure

Citizen Group's Lawsuit Demands Transparency for Lakeshore Permits

Citizens for a Better Flathead sued Flathead County over 22 lakeshore permits approved without the public notice and Planning Board review the group contends the law requires. The group seeks future procedures incorporating public comment, factual findings and Planning Board review. Residents have also participated in workshops concerning the regulations.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Public Testimony/Written Comments Litigation/Court Challenge

Whitefish Pilot • Whitefish, MT • Sep 23, 2026

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Rural Vermonters Organize to Shape Land-Use Policy

Rural Vermont Rising is a growing grassroots network of farmers, landowners and other rural residents seeking greater influence over Vermont’s land-use and economic policies. Emerging from opposition to Act 181, the movement has organized demonstrations, delivered legislative testimony and mobilized public participation in a regional planning process. It now has roughly 18,000 Facebook members, at least 14 local chapters and a steering committee developing policy recommendations on farming, housing, conservation, schools and rural development. The group describes itself as nonpartisan and says it intends to remain active beyond any single election or legislative fight.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Testimony/Written Comments Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

VT Digger • VT • Sep 22, 2026

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Town Residents Push for Public Hearing as State Board Weighs Proposed Airstrip

Residents appealed permits, participated in hearings, emailed state officials and organized around obtaining a formal hearing before the Vermont Transportation Board regarding a proposed airstrip. More than 70 people attended a local forum that included public questions and comments.

Animals, Natural Resources & Environment Public Testimony/Written Comments Public Meeting/Town Hall Participation Petition to Government or Business

VT Digger • Lincoln, VT • Sep 17, 2026

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Grassroots Coalition Seeks to Create Pilot Ferry that Shows Need for Permanent Ferry

A grassroots coalition advocating for the return of ferry service between two cities announced that it was pursuing the creation of a pilot ferry service that it expects to generate data demonstrating the need for restoring permanent ferry service.

Financial & Economic System Civic Initiative Coalition Building/Community Organizing Fundraising

Streets Blog Empire State • NY • Jul 6, 2026

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