AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFederal Land Fight: Montana’s bison grazing leases are back in the spotlight after the BLM rescinded permits in seven Montana allotments, a move critics say could mean hundreds to nearly 1,000 bison leaving federal grasslands—while supporters call it limited and protective of other rights. Roadless Rule Pushback: In Washington, New Mexico lawmakers joined public land advocates urging people to oppose a looming repeal of the Forest Service “Roadless Rule,” warning it could open millions of acres to logging and road building. Energy Merger Hearing: At the Montana PSC hearing over NorthWestern’s proposed merger, officials faced questions about whether data centers are part of the pitch to investors. Wildfire Safety: Forest officials are reminding campers to fully extinguish campfires—after reports of multiple abandoned fires in the Bitterroot. Local Life: Montana’s Growth Through Agriculture program awarded $806,596 to 17 value-added ag projects statewide. Outdoors & Travel: Glacier National Park is rolling out a new three-hour Logan Pass parking limit this summer, with a shuttle option to bypass it.
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