AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildlife & Water Access: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks says a stretch of the Blackfoot River near Missoula will close for bridge repairs starting mid-July through at least October, with limited access still possible downstream. Outdoor Recreation & Public Lands Funding: Rep. Ryan Zinke introduced “GAOA 250,” a bill to extend and modernize major investments in national parks, forests, and outdoor recreation. Conservation & Data for Anglers: Montana’s new TroutCast web tool aims to predict river conditions and help forecast trout population changes, tying water supply to the state’s $1.5 billion fishing economy. Science & Health: Montana State University researchers identified a cellular pathway that can make cysteine when a cell’s main systems fail, a finding that could open doors to new cancer treatments. Community & Wildlife Viewing: A new osprey livestream is live at Spring Meadow Lake in Helena, built with MT FWP and Last Chance Audubon. Local Land-Use Pressure: Missoula-area groups are organizing against a proposed data center near Bonner, arguing it conflicts with claims about water use and backup power. Energy & Education Trust Funds: Montana hit $1 billion in permanent investment from state trust land revenues, supporting K-12 funding.
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