AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWestern Governors: Gov. Josh Green took over as chair of the Western Governors’ Association, setting a year-long “Health Beyond Healthcare” focus and planning a winter meeting in Hawaii tied to Pearl Harbor commemorations. Big Hole River Water Quality: Montana DEQ is moving toward an impairment designation for the Big Hole River over nutrient-driven algae growth, with a final decision not expected until 2027 at the earliest. Mining Oversight Fight: Upper Missouri Waterkeeper won a temporary restraining order after challenging DEQ’s “backroom” approval process tied to extractive mining near the Big Hole River. Invasive Mussels: Inspectors at the Anaconda boat check station stopped a zebra mussel–fouled wake boat headed for Georgetown Lake, decontaminating and preventing launch. Wildlife Habitat Protection: The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the Upper Thompson Conservation Easement Phase 1, locking in habitat and permanent public access. Air Monitoring Glitch: A Billings-area air quality monitor malfunction is temporarily offline after inaccurate readings for fine particles. PFAS Concern: “Forever chemicals” were detected in Big Mountain Water Co. wells, including one well above EPA’s maximum contaminant level. Heat & Climate Context: A new look at Montana’s hottest Julys since 1895 underscores how extreme heat is becoming more common. Data Centers & Local Control: Yellowstone County Democrats are pushing a two-year moratorium on large data centers in Montana.
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