AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Clean Air: Climate Smart Glacier Country is hosting Aug. 24-27 pop-up “Clean Air Centers” in Kalispell, Columbia Falls and Whitefish, with upgraded filtration, real-time air monitoring links, and free HEPA filter drawings to help residents ride out smoky spells. Bear Safety in Town: Montana FWP says an adult black bear made a predatory approach near Roosevelt Middle School in Red Lodge Aug. 18; officials stress bear-aware habits and securing trash to prevent food-conditioned bears. Harmful Algal Blooms: Hebgen Reservoir closures are in effect as toxins persist—Corey Springs is closed for water activities, Rainbow Point remains closed, and Yellowstone Holiday is downgraded to a warning. Roadless Rule Backlash: The Trump administration’s push to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule and expand motorized access is drawing fresh criticism from conservation groups, warning it could harm wildlife habitat and water quality. Wolf Quota Update: Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a “split the difference” wolf harvest limit of 300 wolves statewide after a new population estimate lowered the numbers. Drought Relief: USDA designated several Montana counties as drought disaster areas, making farm operators eligible for emergency FSA loans. Rattlesnake Reminder: FWP urges eastern Montanans to prepare for rattlesnakes with proper hiking gear, noise, and safe response if encountered.
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