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

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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…

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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

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Montana Land Board Approves New Logging Project in Lincoln County

The unanimous decision supports forest rejuvenation and school funding

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Colstrip Coal Plant Granted Two-Year Exemption from EPA Emissions Rule

Montana delegation hails decision as key to energy reliability and economic stability

A prescribed burn "burnout" operation from the Big Windy Complex Wildlands Fire

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

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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

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte stands with President Trump and coal workers

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

Howe Ridge Fire 2018. Glacier National Park.

Emergency Forest Order Aims to Clear Montana Skies

Massive forest management push seeks to end Montana’s smoke-filled summers

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Avian Influenza Outbreak Detected in Gallatin County, Montana

First domestic case of the year prompts heightened biosecurity measures

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Avalanche Warning Issued for Flathead County

The National Weather Service in Flathead County reports an Avalanche Warning in effect from March 24 at 6 AM to March 25 at 6 AM. The warning has been issued by the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center for the Selkirk Mountains and West and East Cabinet Mountains above 4,000 feet. Very dangerous avalanche conditions have developed…

Montana Land Board Approves $4.5 Million Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Blaine, Richland, Roosevelt, and Toole counties included in latest lease sales

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Ravalli County Announces Open Burning Season with Specific Guidelines

Residents must obtain permits and have water sources at burning sites; garbage burning is prohibited.

Critical Lands Program Director Constanza von der Pahlen

Montana Watershed and Wetland Stewards to Be Honored at Helena Awards Ceremony

The awards recognize individuals and organizations dedicated to watershed conservation and wetland restoration across Montana

Rep. Llew Jones (HD 18) speaks to House Taxation Committee as sponsor of HB 231

House Approves Property Tax Overhaul Amid Rising Housing Costs

Permanent rate cut heads to Senate after strong bipartisan support, aiming to ease long-term tax burdens for homeowners, renters, and small businesses.