AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat Dome Impacts: A record-smashing heat wave is spreading from the Mountain West toward the East and Canada, with Montana hitting 111°F in Billings and more than 110 million people under heat alerts—raising risks because nights stay warm. Grizzly Bear Management Shift: Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a proposal to return grizzly management to states under the ESA’s 4(d) rule (bears stay threatened; no hunting authority), with a new public comment period. Recreation Fees: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing updated state park and access-site fees after record visitation and rising maintenance costs, with changes aimed at inflation-proofing access. Aquatic Invasive Species Watch: Whitefish Lake remains free of AIS like zebra/quagga mussels, but officials say inspections and decontamination efforts must continue. Public Lands Grazing Overhaul: Federal rules for grazing on 155 million acres are being rewritten to expand livestock use and narrow public input, drawing environmental criticism. Forest Service Salvage Logging: After major windstorms, the Forest Service is moving ahead with an emergency blowdown salvage plan across multiple national forests, with short comment timelines. Wildlife & Health Alerts: Montana livestock officials warn of rabies exposure risk this summer, especially from bats, and FWP is seeking citizen advisory applicants in northwest Montana.
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