AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife & Public Safety: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported a male grizzly shot and killed by a Trego-area landowner after a close-range encounter; officials say fall hyperphagia is driving more bear movement and conflicts, and they urged residents to secure attractants like garbage, pet food, and fruit. Recreation Access: A floating closure on the Blackfoot River near Milltown was lifted after BNSF bridge work wrapped up, though a small section of the Milltown State Park Gateway Trail remains closed. Conservation Policy: Montana Sen. Steve Daines’ Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act cleared the Senate, aiming to cut red tape for low-risk environmental restoration tied to FEMA’s “No Rise” rule, with the bill now headed to the House. Wildfire Response Tech: A new report highlights how drones, AI, and even robots are increasingly used to map fires, find hotspots, and support safer tactics—an approach being tested as Montana crews respond to hard terrain and lingering embers. Land & Water Protection: Governors including Montana’s Greg Gianforte urged Congress to remove a Missouri River provision that would require unanimous state approval for certain diversions or exports.
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