AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Center Fight: A new Yellowstone County hyperscale data center proposal in Broadview is drawing fierce backlash, with a Gallup poll showing 71% of Americans oppose data centers nearby and residents warning about noise, water and energy-price spikes. Superfund Cleanup & Housing: In Columbia Falls, state and EPA leaders toured progress at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site as cleanup advances and a 421-unit subdivision (Teakettle Heights) moves forward. Wildlife Management: The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a wolf-kill quota of 300, sparking outrage after critics said the state’s wolf estimate model overstates numbers. Avian Influenza: Montana’s Department of Livestock confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in a Ravalli County chicken flock, the second detection in 2026, urging strong biosecurity. Wildfire Funding: Commentary argues Montana and neighboring states need steadier baseline wildfire funding plus flexible reserves for unpredictable suppression costs. Flood Risk: Forecasters warn life-threatening rains could hit parts of the Intermountain West and burn scars, raising flood danger. Public Lands: National Public Lands Day is set for Sept. 26, with volunteer events planned across Montana.
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