AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtreme Heat: A heat dome pushed Montana into record territory over the weekend, with Billings hitting 111°F and Miles City reaching 115°F, followed by sticky, humid conditions expected to linger into the week. Public Safety & Wildlife Health: The Montana Department of Livestock is urging pet owners to watch for rabies risk after multiple 2026 detections in bats and recent exposures tied to wildlife encounters. Yellowstone Wildlife Risk: Yellowstone visitors were again reminded to keep distance after a bison tossed a tourist into the air at Bridge Bay Campground, sending him to the hospital. Conservation & Public Lands Politics: Montana conservation groups are backing Seth Bodnar for U.S. Senate, arguing public lands and protections are under pressure. Research & Land Stewardship: Montana State University and state agencies held a grand opening for the new Combined State Laboratories building, bringing together veterinary diagnostics, analytical testing, and the Wool Lab. Mineral Exploration Watch: Conservation groups are raising concerns about a proposed expansion of the Blue Copper mineral exploration project near Avon, citing potential wildlife and water impacts. River Recreation: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced a long closure of a Blackfoot River section near the Milltown confluence for bridge work. Pollinator Science: An international pollinator conference convened at MSU, focusing on bee health, habitat restoration, and how climate and pesticides affect pollinators.
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