AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoadless Rule Fight: The U.S. Forest Service is weighing changes to the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a move critics say could reopen millions of acres to new roads and development—threatening clean water, wildlife habitat, and wildfire risk in places like Montana and Wyoming. Bear Safety in Montana: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says grizzlies are in “hyperphagia” as natural foods run short, and it’s leading to more conflicts tied to unsecured garbage, birdfeeders, and livestock feed; two young grizzlies near Lincoln were euthanized after repeated food-conditioned behavior. Conservation Easements: Montana officials advanced a second phase of the Cabinet Mountains Upper Thompson Conservation Easement, targeting about 13,297 acres to limit development while keeping public access for hunting, hiking, and other recreation. Public Input on Access Site: Missoula’s Kona Bridge Fishing Access Site is entering a public comment period for streambank stabilization and repairs, with the project subject to Montana’s environmental review process. Wildlife & Hunting Management: FWP also lifted fishing restrictions on parts of the Madison River and is seeking hunter input on nonresident impacts. Research & Air Quality: University of Montana and partners joined a Salt Lake Valley ozone study to help policymakers tackle poor air quality in the Mountain West.
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