A few bighorn rams grazing near the M on Mount Sentinel created excitement among those who saw them over the weekend. But when the sheep moved down to the University of Montana campus, social media caught up, creating a buzz. For a while at least, the school's new mascot was the Rams, not the Grizzlies. “This time of year, a lot of these younger males start moving around … [Read more...] about University of Montana Rams? No, but sheep make rare appearance on campus
Environment
Climate Ready: Team will be tasked with implementing goals of Missoula plan
By Martin KidstonJune 1, 2020
A new plan preparing Missoula for the impacts of climate change will move toward the implementation phase in the coming months, and at least one county commissioner will have a seat at the table. Nearly two years in the making, the Climate Ready Missoula Plan covers a wide range of topics, from mitigating the impacts of climate change to adapting new policies. The Missoula … [Read more...] about Climate Ready: Team will be tasked with implementing goals of Missoula plan
FWP Commission approves Bitterroot land purchase, OKs Placid Lake pike regs
By Laura LundquistMay 29, 2020
An emergency kill order and some new Fish, Wildlife & Parks property and easements could benefit local fish populations and increase access to some special places. Thursday’s FWP Commission meeting generated a number of good easement possibilities, a few of which have been years in the making. But first, commissioners approved a emergency change to Placid Lake’s fishing … [Read more...] about FWP Commission approves Bitterroot land purchase, OKs Placid Lake pike regs
Ninth Circuit shuts down feds’ request to revive Keystone XL pipeline permit program
By Carson McCullough/Courthouse NewsMay 29, 2020
(CN) The Ninth Circuit on Thursday denied a request from the Trump administration to revive a permit program for oil and gas pipelines, serving yet another blow to the feds in a legal battle that originated with the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline. The appellate court turned down a request to stay an earlier ruling that revoked crucial oil and gas pipeline … [Read more...] about Ninth Circuit shuts down feds’ request to revive Keystone XL pipeline permit program
Missoula County seeks funding to continue Ninemile Creek restoration
By Martin KidstonMay 28, 2020
After landing a planning grant for the next phase of work in the Ninemile Creek watershed, Missoula County will now seek funding to complete the project. Commissioners on Thursday agreed to submit a grant application to the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation seeking $351,000 to complete Phase 6 of the reclamation work in Ninemile Creek. If approved, … [Read more...] about Missoula County seeks funding to continue Ninemile Creek restoration