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NorthWestern Energy and Billings Public Library Partner to Promote Literacy, Environmental Education and Osprey Conservation at Pompeys Pillar, Community partnerships connect Montana families with books, wildlife education and local learning resources
Date: Oct 1, 2026
TYPE: News
Category: In Your Community
Billings, Mont. – Oct. 1, 2026 – NorthWestern Energy and the Billings Public Library, along with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Visit MT, partnered this summer to bring literacy resources, environmental education and wildlife conservation awareness to families and visitors at Pompeys Pillar National Monument.
Through a greater partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, the Billings Public Library's Bookmobile made regular visits to Pompeys Pillar, expanding access to books and educational materials while connecting children, students and families with resources about Montana's history, wildlife and natural landscapes.
To support the program, NorthWestern Energy donated copies of Oliver the Osprey, a children's book that introduces young readers to ospreys and their role in Montana ecosystems. The company also shared information about its Osprey Protection Program, which helps protect nesting ospreys while maintaining safe and reliable electric service for customers. Visitors also learned about NorthWestern Energy's aviation operations and how they support electric transmission, distribution and environmental stewardship activities across the region.
"We were grateful for the opportunity to partner with the Billings Public Library to create a fun and educational experience for families visiting Pompeys Pillar," said Shaye Skovgaard, NorthWestern Energy Community Relations Specialist. "Combining access to books with opportunities to learn about Montana's wildlife and our osprey conservation efforts made this a meaningful way to support literacy, education and community engagement."
The summer program provided a unique opportunity to combine reading, outdoor learning and environmental education in one of Montana's historic locations. Visitors explored books, learned about local wildlife and gained a greater understanding of how conservation, education and community partnerships can work together to benefit future generations.
The collaboration reflects NorthWestern Energy's ongoing commitment to supporting the communities it serves through educational outreach, environmental stewardship and partnerships that create meaningful opportunities for learning and engagement. By working with local organizations such as the Billings Public Library, NorthWestern Energy helps connect Montanans with resources that promote literacy, conservation awareness and lifelong learning.
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NorthWestern Energy, provides essential energy infrastructure and valuable services that enrich lives and empower communities while serving as long-term partners to our customers and communities. We work to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions that create value for customers, communities, employees, and investors. We do this by providing low-cost and reliable service performed by highly-adaptable and skilled employees. We provide electricity and / or natural gas to approximately 850,300 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. Our operations in Montana and Yellowstone National Park are conducted through our subsidiary, NW Corp, and our operations in South Dakota and Nebraska are conducted through our subsidiary, NWE Public Service. We have provided service in South Dakota and Nebraska since 1923 and in Montana since 2002.
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