AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildlife & Climate: A new study led by Montana State University warns Yellowstone’s geysers could become far less active as warming reduces snowpack that feeds the basin’s groundwater system. Public Lands & Policy: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has shed about 3,600 staff during Trump’s second term, with Montana down 77 employees (about 40%), raising concerns for species monitoring and enforcement. Local Land-Use Fight: Yellowstone County opponents of a Broadview-area data center are pushing for interim zoning, but county officials say a new state law blocks that move. Health Costs: Montana state employees and retirees face major out-of-pocket increases for health coverage starting Jan. 1, 2027, with deductibles tripling. Wildlife Conflict Prevention: Bozeman is expanding “first responder” wildlife staffing to anticipate and reduce human-wildlife conflicts before they escalate. Water & Weather: Labor Day storms are expected to bring heavy rain and possible flooding across parts of the Northern Plains, with Montana in the mix. Wildlife Rescue: An orphaned polar bear cub was moved to Winnipeg for expert care after its mother died.
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