Natural Hydrogen Push: MAX Power Mining says Canada’s first verified subsurface natural hydrogen system at Lawson Discovery in Saskatchewan is moving through a multi-well validation push, with more completions planned. PFAS & Drinking Water: Columbia Falls removed a municipal well from normal service after PFOA “forever chemical” tests found levels near double the EPA limit, while officials say other wells were nondetect. Superfund Cleanup: The U.S. government filed for an unopposed consent decree to finalize cleanup at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. Superfund site, including a slurry wall to stop cyanide/fluoride groundwater leaks. Renewable Energy Planning: Bozeman and Missoula’s green power program advanced to Montana Public Service Commission review, aiming to let customers support new Montana renewable power. Wildlife & Public Safety: Columbia Falls adopted an emergency ordinance to cut bear attractants after increased bear activity, focusing on secure trash and outreach. Bird Flu Watch: Montana’s state veterinarian reports highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in a Ravalli County commercial chicken flock, tied to waterfowl migration risk. Public Lands Policy: A proposed Roadless Rule rescission could open millions of acres to roads and logging, raising alarms from rural communities. Water Access Politics: A Bozeman Stream Access Rally drew hundreds to discuss Montana’s Stream Access Law and election stakes for river access. Homelessness Services: Missoula County will keep its Temporary Safe Outdoor Space running via a new partnership with the Poverello Center.