AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRoadless Rule push: The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is hosting postcard-writing events in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana urging the USDA to keep the Roadless Rule after the Trump administration moved to rescind it, with public comments due Sept. 21. Wildlife & people: Montana FWP reports more black bear activity around Billings, likely driven by limited natural foods, and urges residents to secure attractants and follow bear-avoidance steps. Climate impacts in Montana: A new study finds human-caused warming made Greater Yellowstone’s snow drought far more likely, with researchers estimating it’s multiple times more probable than in preindustrial conditions. Water stress in a small town: Dutton’s water emergency is worsening as two pumps run at half capacity and a faulty monitoring system delayed detection, prompting an emergency grant and urgent repairs. Energy planning: A draft Northwest power plan says the region—including Montana—needs major renewable buildout plus storage, efficiency, and some natural gas to meet soaring demand. Public lands in court: Conservation groups are suing the Forest Service over a large clearcutting and burning project in the South Tobacco Root Mountains, arguing it harms habitat and grizzly connectivity. Fishing updates: Yellowstone and Montana FWP have eased some fishing restrictions as water temperatures cool, while keeping hoot-owl limits where needed. Local infrastructure: Montana’s MDT director Chris Dorrington is stepping down Oct. 1 for a private-sector job, with a replacement expected soon. Bear awareness: FWP also plans a bear-aware event in Missoula.
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