AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommunity Grants: Blaine County Community Foundation is accepting Montana Community Foundation grant applications through Oct. 15 for projects that directly benefit local residents, with awards of $500–$2,000 and a focus on sustainable, unmet needs. Prescribed Fire: The University of Montana plans multiple fall prescribed burns, mainly at the Lubrecht Experimental Forest near Greenough, with smoke visible along Highway 200 and operations dependent on weather. Aquatic Invasive Species: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public meeting Oct. 1 on removing illegally introduced bass from Livingston’s Sacajawea Lagoon to protect Yellowstone cutthroat trout and reduce spread risk. Wildlife Management: FWP is seeking public tips about a deer reportedly shot out of season south of Billings, asking for information on a white flatbed truck and suspects. Data Center Debate: A new report looks at how eastern Montana could face the same data-center fights seen elsewhere in the state, including power and water concerns, using the Big Sky Campus as a nearby example. Climate Outlook: Western Montana’s fall forecast leans warmer, with some areas also facing below-normal precipitation odds tied to a strengthening El Niño. Public Health: Glacier National Park is warning visitors after tularemia was found in a beaver near St. Mary Lake, urging extra precautions without announcing closures.
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