AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWolf Protections: The 9th Circuit will hear arguments Tuesday in three cases over federal wolf protections, including a Montana case that ordered wildlife officials to reconsider denying protections to northern Rockies wolves. Land Conservation: A Park County board will consider a proposed easement covering 127 acres in Paradise Valley, protecting open space and views near the Yellowstone River. Grizzly Bears: Wildlife managers are nearing a conservation strategy for the Selkirk-Cabinet-Yaak population, estimated at at least 120 bears; final approval is expected in December. Water and Invasive Species: Montana officials say freshwater jellyfish found near Canyon Ferry Reservoir pose little apparent risk, but are an introduced species. Statewide noxious-weed grants are also open as Montana tracks harmful plants. Lolo Infrastructure: Missoula County is advancing a $5.5 million water and wastewater project to address aging pipes, limited capacity and years of DEQ noncompliance. Wildlife Safety: A woman suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries after a cow moose charged her near McAllister while she walked her dogs.
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