AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildfire & Smoke Watch: Richland County is now under Stage 1 fire restrictions, and Montana FWP is matching the rules at multiple sites, banning campfires and limiting smoking to safer areas. Fishing Closures: Rising water temperatures and low flows have triggered new bull trout protections, with full closures near key creeks and “hoot-owl” fishing limits on several rivers starting July 29. Grizzly Conflict Update: FWP euthanized a food-conditioned grizzly in the Whitefish area, citing a clear uptick in bear activity as berry harvests fall and bears seek human food. Lead Cleanup in East Helena: EPA and DEQ are beginning yard removals tied to the old Asarco smelter contamination, with stricter residential soil lead standards guiding which properties get priority. Wolf Management: FWP is moving to limit the wolf hunt after recent estimates and past overcounting concerns. Conservation & Access: Montana opened the Siskin Island Fishing Access Site on the Yellowstone River, expanding public access for anglers and floaters. Grants for Recycling: Crow Creek Sioux Tribe received a $1.4M EPA grant to build recycling and composting programs. Energy & Environment: A BLM policy shift would replace formal food storage orders with more education and outreach across Montana public lands.
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