AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBig Hole River Update: Montana DEQ has determined the Big Hole River is impaired, citing warm water, algae blooms, and low oxygen tied to nutrient pollution—an impairment that could trigger more cleanup work if EPA approves. Energy & Public Input: The Montana Public Service Commission is cutting public meetings for NorthWestern Energy’s plan to just two hearings, drawing criticism from groups that say transparency matters more with major data center load plans and other scrutiny. AI Data Center Pushback: A rural Montana mom is leading opposition to a proposed AI data center footprint estimated at 3,800 football fields, warning about impacts to farmland, wildlife, water, and rural character. Drinking Water Funding: EPA announced $1.6 million in grants to improve drinking water infrastructure in Montana and other states, including work to address PFAS and lead. Wildlife & Roads: A new report highlights how wildlife crossings are reconnecting habitats—an approach that’s especially relevant as Montana communities weigh habitat fragmentation. Weather Watch: Winter storm warnings hit parts of southwest Montana and Idaho with heavy, wet snow, while a separate heat wave grips much of the eastern U.S.
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