Environment

As Americans continue to flock to national parks, maintenance backlogs continue to increase.

A historic wolf pack whose bloodlines and territory trace to the 1995-96 reintroduction of wolves has mostly returned to its traditional Yellowstone National Park turf.

With the public comment now period open, Missoula County has stated opposition to a proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, along with any alternatives that may possibly alter the bipartisan document.

The ridge that overlooks Bonner and the confluence of the Blackfoot and Clark Fork rivers will never be blemished by buildings and byways, thanks to the quick work of local organizations.

Environmental groups and elected Democrats blasted the move, which would roll back regulations set by Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, for hastening climate change and increasing air pollution.

Supporters say plan helps ranchers, but opponents criticize process and say wolf populations aren’t fully recovered.

Katherine Auge writes, "Sunday Streets is also an opportunity to envision how we can make our city streets even more accessible and safe for those who bike, walk, and roll."

Federal employees and affected organizations are suing to stop the Trump administration from reorganizing and downsizing the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including the U.S. Forest Service.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff trapped and euthanized two male grizzly bears near Lincoln this week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops, grain and other attractants near the community.

America’s national parks are in crisis and the Trump administration needs to quickly change course in order to prevent irreversible damage, according to national park leaders.