Bullock, Tester push back on Pendley appointment
A day after Montana Gov. Steve Bullock sued to remove acting Bureau of Land Management Director William Perry Pendley from his post, public lands advocates and Montana’s Democratic senator are calling for hearings on Pendley’s nomination to lead a federal agency responsible for managing millions of acres of public lands, saying he is unfit for the position.
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Full-court suppress
Land managers and the general population both are making strides toward appreciating fire’s role in healthy forest ecosystems. But concerns generated by COVID-19 could reverse some of that progress as fire managers in the Northern Rockies prepare for a wildfire response that skews heavily toward suppression.
Recovered to death?
Scientists established a grizzly bear mortality rate that allows for a stable population of the threatened species. Wildlife managers are increasingly exceeding it.
Tribal lawsuit adds to Keystone XL hurdles as feds await Supreme Court consideration
The lawsuit claims violations of the National Environmental Policy Act, the Administrative Procedures Act, and the government’s trust responsibilities to the tribes.
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Yellowstone Forever is on the ropes
How overambition and overspending put a key nonprofit at risk.
Outside the boxes
Health care professionals anticipate a pandemic-induced mental health crisis. Some doctors think prescriptions for time in nature can help.
Environmental groups sue DEQ, Tintina over Black Butte mine
Several environmental groups filed a lawsuit Thursday over a proposed copper mine near White Sulphur Springs, arguing that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality did not go far enough to protect the iconic Smith River and that DEQ’s permit approval should be vacated.
Wildlife Services to cut back killings pending environmental review
In 2018, the most recent year for which data is available, Wildlife Services killed 7,965 coyotes, 46 wolves, one grizzly bear and many other species in Montana.
Spring Creek mine still operating on temporary permit after layoffs
“COVID has basically doubled the loss in coal that was happening prior to this.”
9th Circuit hears appeal on protections for Yellowstone grizzlies
At stake is a 2018 decision that restored Endangered Species Act protections for grizzlies in a three-state region.
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Court vacates 287 oil and gas leases in Montana over BLM failure to assess for groundwater and climate impacts
U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris, of Great Falls, found the BLM leases violated the National Environmental Policy Act.
Race for governor heats up as primary opponents face off in virtual debates
The candidates’ differences emerged not so much in identifying the challenges facing Montanans, but in determining how best to address them.
Penned up by the pandemic, Montanans try to get well by getting out
The pandemic underscores a point wildland advocates and health care professionals have touted for years: Outdoor recreation is critical to mental health.
NorthWestern: Colstrip operator Talen also wants a stake in Unit 4
“The benefits for NorthWestern Energy and its customers are still very compelling,” the company said.
Governor OKs Keystone XL construction despite coronavirus threat
“TC Energy holds a tremendous responsibility to appropriately manage or eliminate this risk,” said Bullock spokesperson Marissa Perry.
Anti-pipeline activists return to court to stop Keystone XL — again
Roughly 30 protesters rallied against the pipeline, garnering honks of solidarity and engines revved in counterprotest.
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