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News from Frank Szollosi, Executive Director, Montana Wildlife Federation MONTANA — (April 18) marks a historic shift in the management of America’s public lands with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s finalization of the Public Lands Rule, redefining the management of approximately 245 million acres under the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). “By recognizing conservation as a legitimate use of our public lands, this historic change will resonate with all Montanans who value our iconic landscapes, waters, and wildlife,” said Frank Szollosi, Executive Director of the Montana Wildlife Federation. “This rule ensures our lands are managed sustainabl...
News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today unveiled a new, online Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) Decision Tool and farm loan resources available to agricultural producers and cooperators who help producers access USDA disaster assistance, farm loans and other federa...
News from David W. King Productions Over the past few years, filmmakers David and Jessica King of Polson have produced three feature-length documentary films about legacy, family-run local businesses. The first, Burgers, Fries & Family Ties (2019), profiles Richwine’s Burgerville and is availa...
LAKE COUNTY — In 2019, a 16-year-old boy from Michigan was the first person in the world to receive a double lung transplant due to a vaping related illness. Since then, Daniel Ament has made it his mission to educate others about the dangers of vaping by sharing his story with them. Ament shared his s...
News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – A Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks warden stopped a driver pulling a ski boat after he drove past an aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection station near Anaconda in early April. The warden noticed some mussels on the boat and had the drive...
By Lee Koch, NOSFL Media Representative BIGFORK — As an intervenor on behalf of Flathead Lake in Northwest Montana, the National Organization to Save Flathead Lake (NOSFL) recently commended Energy Keepers, Inc. (EKI), the operators of the Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ Dam in Polson, Mo...
News from Energy Keepers Inc. POLSON – The gates to the SKQ Dam Overlook are now open. On April 15 the gates to the observatory trail opened in the morning and closed at sunset. Gate access will remain on this schedule until October 15. The scenic walk has attracted school tours, local re...
News from Glacier Bank KALISPELL – Glacier Bank and partner, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) have awarded $190,000 to 17 nonprofit organizations in western Montana through the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund grant program. In addition to Glacier Bank’s participation...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — The boat ramp at the Yellow Bay unit of Flathead Lake State Park will be closed for construction until April 22, 2024. The park’s ramp is being repaired and will require a complete closure. There is also a new dock being installed. Bo...
News from USDA SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA — Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, reminds small nonfarm businesses in 15 Montana counties and neighboring counties in Idaho of the May 6, 2024, deadl...
