AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHeat Wave & Wildfire Risk: A major heat dome is building across the U.S., with triple-digit temperatures and record-breaking overnight heat expected to last at least a week, worsening wildfire conditions and straining health and power systems. Montana Water Watch: State officials are monitoring for harmful algal blooms during the heat, warning cyanobacteria can be dangerous—especially for dogs—while Riverdale is restricting water use as algae clogs its treatment filters. PFAS in Firefighting: A Montana-related push is gaining momentum to help cities and towns buy PFAS-free turnout gear, alongside lawsuits that could shape how states recover costs. Wildlife Protections: The Trump administration finalized a rule narrowing “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, potentially opening critical habitat to logging, drilling, and other development. Montana Fishing Limits: Montana FWP is imposing “hoot-owl” angling restrictions on parts of the Madison and Sun rivers as warm temperatures and low flows threaten trout. Local Climate Resilience: Two Montana nonprofits helped Kalispell mobile home residents buy their land, aiming to stabilize housing as costs rise. Public Lands & Wilderness: A dispute over wilderness chainsaw use is reigniting calls for the Forest Service to follow the Wilderness Act.
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