AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Lands Rollback: The Trump administration has filed a proposal to repeal the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which has protected about 44–45 million acres of national forest— including major roadless areas in Montana—from new roads and logging, with USDA arguing local control will help wildfire and forest health work. Wildfire Debate: Supporters say more active management is needed; critics counter that roads can increase fire starts and fragmentation, and note overwhelming public comments urged keeping the rule. Montana Fishing Update: Montana FWP is lifting hoot-owl fishing restrictions on select western and southwest Montana streams as water cools, while keeping some drought and hoot-owl limits in place. Drought Relief Elsewhere in the Region: North Dakota activated a $2 million livestock water assistance program after declaring a drought disaster, offering cost-share for wells, pipelines, and related upgrades. Grizzly Recovery Conversation: A new “Working Wild University” season explores grizzly bear recovery and what state and tribal management changes could mean for people sharing landscapes. Local Fire Safety: Jefferson County and FWP lands near Whitehall moved into Stage I fire restrictions, tightening campfire and smoking rules.
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