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- Montana Big Game and Upland Bird Forecasts Point to Generally Strong Fall Seasons
- FWP Approves New Wolf Rules: 452 Statewide Quota, Increased Harvest Limits, Live Collaring Program
- Grizzly Conflicts More Than Double as Gianforte Pushes for State Management
- Hunger Games: AI’s Demand for Resources Poses Promise and Peril to Rural America
- Montana Proposes Major Flathead Timber Harvest to Protect Power Lines from Wildfire
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
Colstrip Coal Plant Granted Two-Year Exemption from EPA Emissions Rule
Montana delegation hails decision as key to energy reliability and economic stability
Montana’s Sheehy Joins Western Lawmakers in Push for Major Forest Management Overhaul
Bipartisan bill follows Trump-backed emergency order as wildfire threats and forest health concerns escalate across the West
Montana’s Bull Mountains Mine Closer to Continued Operation with Senate Bill Advancement
Daines’ bill receives bipartisan support, progresses to potentially secure 250 local jobs
Trump Revives Coal With Executive Order as Gianforte, Montana Leaders Rally Behind Industry
Bull Mountains Mine may benefit from clean coal push as state officials praise new direction on energy independence