AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildlife & Public Safety: Montana residents are watching grizzly activity closely in Lincoln after repeated visits by three juvenile bears that have caused damage, while FWP also urged “bear aware” habits as bears stay active longer into fall and mountain lion reports near Helena’s South Hills prompt monitoring. Wolf Protections Under Review: A Trump order directs Interior to assess whether gray wolves and Mexican wolves can be delisted or downlisted, potentially easing lethal removal—sparking immediate pushback from conservation groups and setting up more court fights. Federal Capacity Cuts: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service workforce has fallen by about 3,600 nationwide, with Montana down 77 staff (about 40%), raising concerns about how quickly wildlife work can be done. Habitat & Native Fish: Yellowstone will close part of Buffalo Creek and use fish poison to remove invasive rainbow trout and protect Yellowstone cutthroat trout. Local Environment & Land Use: Custer County held a zoning hearing focused on data centers, with residents pressing for stronger rules or a moratorium; Butte-Silver Bow also moved toward a temporary data center moratorium. Waterfowl Update: A new survey finds duck breeding numbers down overall, with May pond increases the main bright spot for next year’s flights.
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