Building a Better Future Today

With trade supporting one in four jobs in the region, it’s no surprise that exports continue to drive the Northwest economy.  That’s why the decision to build new shipping terminals and move forward with coal exports is so critical.

The choice is simple: grow our economy, create jobs and increase our export capacity… or watch those jobs and investments go someplace else.

The best way to strengthen our region and put people back to work is to ensure our trade economy remains competitive by increasing our ability to export goods. And we can start today with coal. Powder River Basin coal, mined in Montana and Wyoming, is among the cleanest coal produced anywhere in the world.  Strict safety and environmental standards ensure we can cleanly and safely transport it by freight rail to ports along the Northwest, creating jobs and tax revenue along the way. Once at a port facility, the best available technology will be used to safely store and load the coal before being shipped to market overseas.

Exports to Asia are projected to grow rapidly for a long time to come, and other countries are actively and aggressively pursuing that market. That means we have to compete harder than ever to maintain our trade economy. We can do so in a way that both benefits our region and adheres to rigorous state and federal guidelines to protect the environment.

Learn more about how making these export projects a reality will create jobs and grow our economy, strengthen and support our communities and protect our environment.