AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBlackfoot River Mining Watch: Montana DEQ approved Sentinel Metals’ amended Columbia Gold Project exploration near the Blackfoot River headwaters, allowing up to 21 deep exploratory holes after thousands of public comments—prompting renewed backlash from conservation groups and residents who fear setbacks to decades of river recovery. Water Quality Alert: As summer heat rises, Montana DEQ is warning people to watch for harmful algal blooms in Lake Helena and other waters, noting health risks for people and pets and advising swimmers and dog owners to check conditions first. Bison Grazing Court Fight: A Helena judge granted American Prairie a temporary preliminary injunction in its dispute over bison grazing on state trust lands, blocking a Land Board directive while the legal process continues. Wildfire Readiness Spotlight: A Missoula smokejumper profile highlights how the Northern Rockies rely on rapid-response wildland firefighters as fire seasons intensify. PFAS and Contamination Concerns: Reports include “forever chemicals” detected in Big Mountain Water Co. wells, keeping Montana’s drinking-water monitoring in focus. Data Center Pressure: Yellowstone County Democrats seek a moratorium on large data centers, adding to the growing debate over water, power, and local control. PFAS/Plastics Policy Clash: Montana is among states suing California over its single-use plastics packaging law, arguing it will raise costs and overreach beyond state lines.
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