AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMontana Water & Land: DEQ approved Sentinel Metals’ amended gold exploration license in the upper Blackfoot River headwaters near Lincoln, allowing up to 21 core-drilling holes over 6–8 weeks with reclamation required within 2 years. Public Lands & Wildlife: Conservation groups won a partial federal win in a case over Montana grizzly and bull trout impacts from road access changes in the Bitterroot National Forest, though the judge said the Forest Service may not need a specific public document. Immigration Oversight: A ProPublica/Re:Public report says ICE’s Camp East Montana wasted millions and faced serious safety and oversight failures, including a lost loaded gun and medical lapses. Wildfire Politics: A ProPublica investigation also revisits Sen. Tim Sheehy’s push to loosen Forest Service aircraft inspections—after an inspector reportedly found a crack in a Bridger scooper tied to the same proposal. Tourism: Yellowstone continues a strong rebound, with May visitation hitting a record 570,272 recreation visits. Safety & Community: MFWP and partners are hosting a hands-on bear spray seminar in Great Falls. National Parks Fees: A new national parks fee-free calendar change could mean surprise up to $100 charges for some visitors, including at Yellowstone and Glacier.
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