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- Grizzly Bear Conflicts Hit 59 Cases in Montana as State Launches New Tracking System
- Missoula City, County Funnels Taxpayer Resources to Climate Smart Missoula in Questionable “Heat Data” Deal
- Historic Forest Deal Promises Montana Clearer Skies and Rural Economic Growth
- Federal Timber Goals Set to Double Montana’s Forest Harvest
- Montana Lawmakers Fight Federal Coal Ban That Would Cut Mine Life by 27 Years
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
Federal Timber Goals Set to Double Montana’s Forest Harvest
Daines secures commitment to nearly double timber sales as litigation threatens fire prevention projects
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
Historic Forest Deal Promises Montana Clearer Skies and Rural Economic Growth
Gov. Gianforte’s ‘Make Forests Healthy Again’ deal commits to aggressive timber targets and public accountability—but the real test comes in northwest Montana
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
Trump Administration Extends Bull Mountains Mine Life by Nine Years as Montana Leaders Celebrate Energy Victory
Federal Approval Boosts Coal Industry, Jobs, and Economic Impact in Musselshell County
Montana Officials Warn of Active Fire Season Ahead
State and fire management leaders prepare for dry, hot conditions expected through fall
Montana Declares Wildfire Awareness Month as State Prepares for Fire Season
Governor Gianforte and DNRC highlight preparedness measures and encourage residents to assess wildfire risks
Chemtrails and Compliance
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the skies lit up over Missoula and the Bitterroot with an extraordinary amount of what are commonly known as “chemtrails.” Since that day, numerous instances of these visible streaks—sprayed from jets crisscrossing the sky—have blanketed the area with “something” intended for a specific end. That “something” is being imposed on…
New State Website Helps Montanans Track Wildlife, Plants, and Invasive Species
New dashboards and species tools offer practical data for landowners, conservationists, and citizen scientists in Western Montana
DEQ Clears Subdivision Near Big Sky for Water and Wastewater Facilities
The final Environmental Assessment finds no significant impacts, paving the way for infrastructure development.
DEQ Greenlights Lakeside County Wastewater Upgrade
The permit allows expansion and meets environmental standards
Montana Land Board Approves New Logging Project in Lincoln County
The unanimous decision supports forest rejuvenation and school funding