Category: Environment

Mountain Biker Uses Bear Spray to Deter Grizzly on Trail Near Troy
Biker credits bear spray and quick thinking for surviving close call on Starry Goat Trail

Montana Issues Kill Order for Invasive Brown Trout in Flathead River
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks deploys environmental DNA sampling to assess invasive species spread

Grizzly Bear Conflicts Hit 59 Cases in Montana as State Launches New Tracking System
Dashboard tracks incidents from livestock attacks to garbage raids as bear populations expand statewide

Makoshika State Park Fully Reopens After July 3 Wildfire
169-acre fire destroyed yurt campsite and damaged facilities; four campsites may remain closed for season

Montana Lawmakers Fight Federal Coal Ban That Would Cut Mine Life by 27 Years
Entire Montana delegation unites to challenge Bureau of Land Management decision

Hoot-Owl Fishing Restrictions Take Effect Friday on Four Southwest Montana Rivers
Daytime fishing closures protect catch-and-release trout when water temperatures reach dangerous levels

Citing Increased Fire Danger, Ravalli County Cuts Burning Season Short with Ban Starting June 30
Despite recent rainfall, ban takes effect Monday ending season four months early

Missoula City, County Funnels Taxpayer Resources to Climate Smart Missoula in Questionable “Heat Data” Deal
Multi-million dollar spending pipeline disguised as simple data collection project

Downing, Zinke Seek Permanent Colstrip Relief from Federal Emissions Standards
Legislation would provide regulatory relief for Colstrip and other coal-fired power plants nationwide

Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heads to President’s Desk
Bill allows Defense Department to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression fleet











