The city of Missoula saved more than 930,000 gallons of water per day in 2019 by replacing leaking pipes and making other system upgrades, as promised during the Mountain Water acquisition, according to a report by Missoula Water. The city acquired its public drinking water system in 2017 after a lengthy court battle that exceeded original cost estimates. “That’s a … [Read more...] about Missoula Public Works: Replacing aging infrastructure saved 930K gallons of water
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Montanans say no to NorthWestern’s plan to add coal, natural gas plants
By Laura LundquistDecember 9, 2019
Montanans don’t believe NorthWestern Energy’s claim that the best energy plan for the next 20 years is to bolster Colstrip’s coal-burning power plants and building natural gas generators. On Monday afternoon, dozens of Montanans spent five hours telling the Public Service Commission they weren’t willing to support NorthWestern Energy’s resource procurement plan that would … [Read more...] about Montanans say no to NorthWestern’s plan to add coal, natural gas plants
Missoula’s A&E Architects to design new art museum on UM campus
By Renata BirkenbuelDecember 9, 2019
The design process is in full swing at A&E Architects in Missoula for the new $6 million Montana Heritage Pavilion at the University of Montana. A team of architects is drafting the design and should have a rendering complete in January, said Jim McDonald, a principal at the firm. “Hopefully, we’ll get the new one going soon,” said McDonald, an audience member at … [Read more...] about Missoula’s A&E Architects to design new art museum on UM campus
University of Montana names new dean of School of Pharmacy
By UM News ServiceDecember 9, 2019
After a national search, the University of Montana hired Dr. Marketa Marvanova as the next dean of the Skaggs School of Pharmacy, beginning in February. A native of the Czech Republic, Marvanova currently chairs the Department of Pharmacy Practice at North Dakota State University in Fargo, providing strategic and operational leadership and management for 24 faculty members, … [Read more...] about University of Montana names new dean of School of Pharmacy
Winter commutes dangerous for Missoula bicyclists; city boosts plowing
By Stephanie MaltarichDecember 9, 2019
Last winter, on a snowy morning in Missoula, Olivia DeJohn set out in her usual outfit: a dress, fleece-lined leggings, a coat, boots, mittens, wool hat and helmet. Her studded tires gripped the road, and as the asphalt turned to snow, she gently steered her handlebars and pedaled out of the bike lane into the driving lane – there was nowhere else for her to go. Within … [Read more...] about Winter commutes dangerous for Missoula bicyclists; city boosts plowing