The Open Space Advisory Committee has agreed to purchase an easement near Mullan Road to extend the Milwaukee Trail further west in anticipation of future growth. The city of Missoula doesn’t have access to a significant portion of the Milwaukee Trail railroad bed west of Reserve Street. The decision to purchase the easement was an “opportunistic” move, according to Grant … [Read more...] about ‘Opportunistic:’ Open space committee approves purchase of Milwaukee Trail easement

If the 2021 Legislature approves, Montana could join a few Western states trying to counteract the effects of climate change with cloud seeding. But the Department of Natural Resources Conservation wants the public to stay involved. Midway through September, almost three-quarters of Montana is abnormally dry while 15% - mostly in the southwest and southeast - is experiencing … [Read more...] about DNRC wants more public input if cloud seeding is approved

(KPAX) As wildfires rage across the state and country, a climate change report over a year in the making commissioned by Gov. Steve Bullock hopes to fight its effects in Montana. Bullock issued an executive order to create the Montana Climate Solutions Council in July 2019, with a final goal of developing a climate solutions plan for the state. That plan was released last … [Read more...] about State climate change plan urges carbon neutrality by 2050

Looks like Montana has stopped invasive mussels from invading lakes and streams again this year, but the pandemic made it no easy task and next year could be more work. So Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing a few changes for the Legislature to consider in January. On Wednesday, Thomas Woolf, Aquatic Invasive Bureau Chief for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, … [Read more...] about Invasive mussels: Montana’s busy boat inspection stations see delays, illegal drive-bys

After a year of collaborative work, the Grizzly Bear Advisory Council report is out, but citizens and lawmakers are already questioning findings and rejecting recommendations. On Thursday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks director Martha Williams presented the Grizzly Bear Advisory Council report to the Legislative Environmental Quality Council after Gov. Steve Bullock … [Read more...] about All sides criticize grizzly bear report for trophy hunt impasse