AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoBear Conflicts: A black bear was relocated in Dillon after getting too close to residents. Statewide, failed berry crops are driving hungry bears toward garbage, pet food and livestock feed; securing attractants can help prevent dangerous encounters. Aquifer Protection: Pondera County and conservation groups are challenging EPA approval of industrial wastewater injections into the Madison Aquifer, arguing the agency did not adequately assess the risk of contamination spreading beyond the approved area. Wildlife Crossings: MDT is seeking a $28 million federal grant for a crossing on U.S. 191 at Gallatin Canyon, where wildlife collisions account for nearly a quarter of reported crashes. Public Lands: Pursuit has revived its proposal for a sightseeing tram on Columbia Mountain near Glacier National Park. The earlier plan was rejected over conflicts with protections for inventoried roadless land. Water Outlook: Montana’s low- and mid-elevation snow drought limited groundwater recharge this year; despite wet spring weather, river flows peaked at about 60% of normal before a dry summer.
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