AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Policy: Montana’s “Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force” says the state is at an “energy crossroads” and released 20 recommendations, including reforming the Public Service Commission, boosting transmission and investment, and backing “all-of-the-above” power—while pushing to remove “roadblocks” to geothermal and nuclear. Public Lands & Wildfire Risk: The Trump administration moves to rescind the Roadless Rule, a change that could open nearly 45 million acres to roads and logging; Montana’s roadless protections are a major concern for wildlife and wildfire prevention. Air Quality in Smoke Season: Flathead County unveiled three new community clean air centers (Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Whitefish) with HEPA filtration upgrades to give residents a safe indoor refuge during wildfire smoke. Water Pollution Watch: The EPA is sampling three Western Montana rivers for PCBs, focusing on sediment and aquatic insects to track where contamination is coming from. Wildlife & Recreation Safety: FWP says a mountain goat kid on the Fairy Lake Trail was likely killed by a dog, urging hikers and pet owners to keep distance. Human-Wildlife Conflicts: FWP reports more bear conflicts in the Bitterroot this year, tied to food shortages like low huckleberries. Forest Management Court Win: A federal court cleared the way for the Bitterroot’s Gold Butterfly Project, allowing timber harvest and thinning plus prescribed fire. Data Centers: Glendive residents joined a statewide push for a two-year data center moratorium, citing concerns about noise, light pollution, and groundwater impacts.
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