The project has been in the works since 2014 and looks to preserve water quality and wildlife habitat while also acknowledging the river's popularity as a summer recreation site.
Cheryl Probert writes, "As required by law, this Plan is based on best available scientific information and seeks to provide for current social and economic needs while sustaining the health, diversity and productivity of the Forests for future generations."
The state of Montana is continuing to probe Montana’s environmental law by creating a working group. But like many citizens who attended fall listening sessions, the group members aren’t really sure what they’ll be reviewing.
The three-term Democrat urged a joint session of the Washington State Legislature to press ahead on issues he and his party have prioritized, including combating climate change and protecting abortion rights.
After more than a year of planning, a project aimed at reducing the risk of power lines sparking a fire in the Rock Creek drainage is set to move forward in partnership with Missoula Electric Cooperative this spring.
A Washington man claims in court Monday he did not conspire to unlawfully kill bald and golden eagles on the Flathead Indian Reservation and then illegally sell them. His co-defendant did not appear in court and has a warrant for his arrest.
Fresh grizzly bear bloodlines are expected to arrive in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem this summer, adding genetic diversity to a population of animals that’s been isolated for a century.
One of the oldest forest research sites in the western U.S. is slated for another round of logging and burning to see how ponderosa stands respond to different treatments.