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Wolf report shows stable population numbers through 2021 Wolf report shows stable population numbers through 2021

News and Photo from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Wolf numbers and distribution continue to be stable across Montana, according to numbers released on Aug. 1 in the 2021 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wolf Report. “What the data shows us really isn’t surprising,” said FWP Director Hank Worsech. “Our management of wolves, including ample hunting and trapping opportunities, have kept numbers at a relatively stable level during the past several years.” In understanding this report, people must keep in mind that population trends are monitored by the calendar year, in this case 2021, which is consistent with how FWP and other agencies ...


USDA increases funding for partnerships to safeguard, restore wetland ecosystems

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $20 million in fiscal 2023 to help conservation partners nationwide protect and restore critical wetlands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Se...


Ronan celebrates community during annual Pioneer Days events Ronan celebrates community during annual Pioneer Days events

RONAN — Ronan took center stage in the Mission Valley last weekend with annual Pioneer Days events held Aug. 5-7, with the theme “Born in the USA.” The excitement kicked off Friday morning with a kid’s fishing derby in Ronan City Park and a Golf Scramble afterwards. The main event,...


Lake County Marriages/Divorces for July

Marriages Maverick W. Nelson Donovan Scott Pugh & Kristy Kay Jarrett Am&a Jane Billingsley & William Elias Powell James Joseph Strosahi & Tami Sue Usher Jacie Morrison & Logan Nutzman Caleigh Brianne McCabe & Austin Matthew DeSilva James Neal Darlington & El...


Clean up event to issue prizes

FLATHEAD WATERSHED AREAS — The Flathead Basin Commission, the Flathead Conservation District, the Flathead Rivers Alliance, the Flathead Lakers, and the Lake County Conservation District are co-hosting a cleanup event in the Flathead Watershed. The 2022 Flathead Waters Cleanup Event is a volunteer even...


Elk management group passes recommendations on to FWP Elk management group passes recommendations on to FWP

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – After 10 meetings and much deliberation, the Elk Management Citizen Advisory Group has forwarded its recommendations to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Hank Worsech. “I’m very impressed with the work that went into these r...


Polson museum begins renovation projects Polson museum begins renovation projects

News from Karen Dunwell, Flathead Lake Museum POLSON — Members of the Polson Flathead Lake Museum Board gathered in front of the museum to kick off the start of a multi-phase construction project. Donations from our community and the Polson Redevelopment Agency have made this work possible. The fi...


Polson museum begins renovation projects Polson museum begins renovation projects

News from Karen Dunwell, Flathead Lake Museum POLSON — Members of the Polson Flathead Lake Museum Board gathered in front of the museum to kick off the start of a multi-phase construction project. Donations from our community and the Polson Redevelopment Agency have made this work possible. The fi...


GPCF awards grants to local nonprofits GPCF awards grants to local nonprofits

News and photos from the Greater Polson Community Foundation POLSON — On June 30, the Greater Polson Community Foundation awarded funds grants to 14 local nonprofits as part of its 2022 grant cycle. Directors and team members were on hand from Mission Valley Mariners, Flathead Lake Bio Station, M...


DPHHS wants to hear from MT centenarians

News from DPHHS MONTANA — The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) wants to honor Montana centenarians during the 53rd annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Oct. 4-5, 2022.    The hybrid event will take place at the Copper King Convention Center in Butte with a virtua...


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