AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGrizzly Bear Rule Fight: The Trump administration and three Western governors are proposing to loosen Endangered Species Act protections for Lower 48 grizzlies, shifting more control to states; the public comment window runs until Monday. Cross-Border Coal Pressure: A Montana-led coalition is urging an independent review of Glencore’s proposed Fording River coal mine expansion in B.C., warning selenium pollution could keep harming the transboundary watershed that reaches Montana and Idaho. PFAS in Helena Schools: “Forever chemicals” were found at Jim Darcy and earlier at Rossiter Elementary; Helena schools say testing is ongoing and won’t delay the start of school. Wildlife & Water Updates: FWP is reintroducing Westslope cutthroat trout into Dutchman Creek after removing invasive trout, and DEQ finished stabilizing Libby Creek embankment damage from last December’s floods. Fire Risk on FWP Lands: Stage 1 fire restrictions start Aug. 15 on Jefferson County FWP properties, limiting campfires and other ignition sources. Energy Planning: A federal Northwest power draft calls for major new generation in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington—driven in part by data center growth. Mining Watch: DEQ is taking comments on a proposed exploration project near Lake Mary Ronan, including deep drilling and large daily water use. Hemp Policy: Montana hemp processors are praising a Senate delay of a proposed THC ban, buying time for a longer-term fix.
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