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Lars Phillips

Supervising Senior Attorney

Northern Rockies Office

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MT, WY

Lars Phillips

Supervising Senior Attorney Northern Rockies Office

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Perry Wheeler
Public Affairs and Communications Strategist
pwheeler@earthjustice.org

Lars Phillips is a supervising senior attorney with the Northern Rockies regional office.

Media Inquiries

Perry Wheeler
Public Affairs and Communications Strategist
pwheeler@earthjustice.org

Bar Admissions

MT, WY

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August 4, 2026

Montana Free Press

Proposed tar sands pipeline in eastern Montana hits stumbling block

“It is unfortunate that it took two Montanans standing up to big oil to force DEQ to require Bridger to comply with Montana law.”

Latest Press Statements

July 29, 2026

Montana Backtracks on Illegal Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction

Bridger Pipeline must include additional information in tar-sands pipeline application after challenge by Montana residents
June 26, 2026

Montana Residents Challenge State’s Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction

Montana DEQ issued illegal waiver by ignoring requirements for public notices and hearings
March 11, 2026

Groups Challenge Montana PSC Order That Shields Data Center Plans from Public View

Public has right to know NorthWestern’s data center plans under state constitution
September 29, 2025

Groups Challenge Montana’s Second Rubberstamp of Methane Gas Plant Near Laurel

The Department of Environmental Quality failed to adequately evaluate climate impacts for a second time, despite an order from the Montana Supreme Court