AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Lands & Politics: Montana Conservation Voters and Wild Montana Action Fund back Independent Seth Bodnar for U.S. Senate, arguing public lands are being targeted for sale and weaker protections. Space Weather: A possible G1-to-G2 geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights to northern U.S. states near the Canadian border this weekend. Heat & Water Stress: Montana faces its hottest weekend of 2026, with an Extreme Heat Watch near the eastern border and drought impacts showing up in record-low river flows; FWP also warns of hoot owl fishing limits to protect trout. PFAS Push: Scientists and advocates urge stronger “forever chemicals” controls in Montana after PFAS concerns tied to drinking water and fish. Local Land-Use Fight: Missoula County adopts a temporary moratorium on new data centers while it updates rules to protect public health and natural resources; a proposed Bonner AI data center also stalled after a property owner withdrew support. River Safety & Closures: FWP warns Yellowstone River boaters about hazards and notes the Blackfoot River will close to floating starting July 15 for bridge construction. Cleanup Milestone: EPA announces a $57.6 million Superfund cleanup agreement for Columbia Falls Aluminum Company to address toxic byproducts. Wildlife & Predators: Scientists mark 30 years since black-footed ferret reintroduction (success but fragile), while Montana officials remind residents to give rattlesnakes space during peak activity. Biodiversity Research: A new study explores how an Andean leaf-eared mouse survives extreme high-altitude conditions.
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