AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Oversight: Montana regulators delayed a decision on NorthWestern Energy’s merger with Black Hills until Nov. 10, giving the public more time to review a proposed condition tied to Colstrip. Climate: A new study finds glaciers across the West have lost 35% of their area since the 1950s; Montana is among six states that have lost more than a third of their glacial cover. Data Centers: Missoula County’s draft study warns data centers could affect health, safety and the environment, and recommends stronger zoning and extending the county’s pause on new projects. Public Lands: Montana conservation advocates are urging federal officials to restore funding for national park projects, including basic maintenance work delayed or canceled at Glacier and Yellowstone. Habitat: A Milk River restoration project removed invasive Russian olive and planted 216 native trees and shrubs across 68 acres in Phillips County. Wildlife: Glacier National Park has reported its first case of deadly bat fungal disease. Forest Health: The Helena–Lewis and Clark National Forest approved an 80,000-acre project in the Little Belt Mountains, with thinning and prescribed fire planned to reduce wildfire risk.
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