AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Lands Deal: A 161-acre tract near Yellowstone that was eyed for gold mining is now being added to the Custer-Gallatin National Forest, with mineral rights purchased so mining can’t reopen—protected under the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act. BLM Leadership: The U.S. Senate confirmed Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management in a party-line vote, a move conservationists say could accelerate drilling and land sales. Montana Access Fight: A Dearborn River stream-access dispute is still sparking competing narratives, while Montana Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and a public access group push a lawsuit to block FWP’s “corner crossing” enforcement stance. Mental Health Funding: Gov. Gianforte and DPHHS announced $1.2 million to expand in-state psychiatric residential beds for Montana youth. Local Watch: Missoula City Council approved selling city-owned land behind Bob Wards for an affordable housing development. Wildlife Moment: Iris, an osprey in Missoula, is highlighted as the oldest known nesting osprey.
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