AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUSFS & Red Lodge Fuels Fight: Conservation groups have filed a federal Notice of Intent to Sue over newly approved USFS logging and fuels work around Red Lodge and Burnt Mountain, arguing the plan could harm grizzly, lynx, elk habitat and whitebark pine. Bear Safety in Glacier: Two separate Glacier National Park bear incidents are in the spotlight—hikers say they used bear spray after a grizzly encounter, while investigators are still piecing together a “stunningly rare” fatal bear attack that led to trail closures near Lake McDonald. Road-Trip Safety Push: Montana Highway Patrol is stepping up enforcement during “100 deadliest days,” with DUI/drugged-driving deaths rising even as overall fatal crashes trend down. Flood Watch for Flathead Valley: Heavy rain and snowmelt could push the Flathead River near Columbia Falls toward flood stage this weekend, with possible road closures and crop impacts. Trails Day Access: National Trails Day on June 6 brings free access and hundreds of events, including Forest Service-led outings across Montana and the Mountain West. Local Lodging Update: New owners are renovating the Beaverhead Inn & RV in Lima, aiming to welcome more summer travelers off I-15. Wildlife Habitat Win: A Kootenai National Forest land transfer project near Troy will add public recreation access to the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness while protecting grizzly recovery habitat.
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