AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClimate & Wildlife: Montana’s alpine pika is getting attention as a “hard-working” climate barometer, with warming and shrinking snowpack threatening high-elevation habitat. Water & Fisheries: FWP lifted some “hoot-owl” fishing closures in western Montana after cooler weather eased river temperatures. Public Lands & Safety: FWP is urging hikers to know what to do around mountain lions, especially where deer draw them near yards and foothills. Agency Leadership: Montana FWP’s enforcement division brought in new chief Pete Glowacki after prior internal reviews raised concerns about leadership and morale. Grizzlies: The public comment period on Montana’s grizzly management plan is nearing its close, with big questions about shifting more control to states. Wolf Policy: FWP’s proposed cut to the wolf harvest quota is set for debate after concerns about how wolf numbers were estimated. Local Water Infrastructure: A Laurel forensic mental health center faces a lawsuit over whether environmental review properly covered water needs, with the state arguing it could use eminent domain to connect services. Wildlife Health: Epizootic hemorrhagic disease was confirmed in a dead deer in Richfield, Wisconsin, highlighting ongoing disease risks to deer populations.
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