AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoWildlife & Public Safety: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks euthanized two young grizzly bears near Lincoln after a 10-day run of conflicts tied to unsecured chicken coops and grain; officials say limited natural foods are pushing bears toward towns, and they’re urging residents to secure attractants. Water & Invasives: A Livingston group says its QZAP funding to fight quagga and zebra mussels is stuck in federal review with no timeline, putting another summer of risk to Montana waters on hold. Mining & Cleanup: A U.S. bankruptcy court approved the sale of Montana Tunnels Mining’s mine property near Jefferson City to Silver Bow Mining, clearing payments tied to back taxes and DEQ remediation bonding. Public Lands & Forestry: DNRC is seeking public comment on the Big John Timber Permit south of Havre, a roughly 100-acre plan to thin overstocked woods and salvage wildfire- and beetle-damaged trees. Aquatic Recreation: FWP lifted “hoot-owl” fishing restrictions on parts of the Madison and Beaverhead rivers due to cooling water temperatures, while drought closures remain. Climate/Science: Researchers report exceptionally preserved 66-million-year-old bird feathers from Montana dinosaur dung, offering new clues about how birds survived extinction.
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