AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWildlife crossings: Montana’s new specialty license plate starts July 1, funding wildlife connectivity and collision risk reduction statewide. Public lands & recreation fees: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing higher fees for state parks and commercial users, with bigger jumps for commercial filming/photography. Water quality: Montana DEQ says the Big Hole River is impaired, citing algae and nutrient problems. Wildfire response: Montana fire officials are preparing for the 2026 season under a major federal consolidation into a single Wildland Fire Service. Weather impacts: A late-June snow system has blanketed higher elevations and even closed Beartooth Pass, with more unsettled conditions expected. Local governance: Gallatin County voters are being urged to push the County Study Commission to put self-governance options on the ballot. Habitat safety: Yellowstone reported a bison encounter injury involving a 12-year-old and reiterated safe-distance guidance.
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