AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAir Quality & Health: Flathead County voted to decommission two air monitoring sites in Whitefish and Kalispell because they no longer meet regulatory needs, with officials pushing to better track PM2.5 tied to wildfire smoke. Wildlife Conflicts: Bears are increasingly wandering into homes and businesses across the U.S. West as drought shrinks natural food, raising the odds of dangerous human-bear encounters. Public Lands & Species Protection: The Trump administration’s move to dismantle the Roadless Area Conservation Rule could open tens of millions of acres to logging and drilling, putting hundreds of threatened species at greater risk. Water Quality (Cross-Border): A new International Joint Commission study board is working to understand pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed and its impacts on people and species. FWP Management: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is forming a new mountain lion panel to shape future quota recommendations. Bear Safety on Montana Rivers: “Hoot-owl” fishing restrictions on the Smith and Sun Rivers were lifted as cooler weather lowered water temperatures. Conservation Governance: Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission set an October meeting with public comment on grizzlies, fishing rules, recreation fees, and motorboat issues.
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