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Conservation Corner

News from the LCCD Do you know a Lake County resident high school senior with an interest in conservation, natural resources, and agriculture? Then check out the Future Steward Conservation Scholarship on the Lake County Conservation District website.  Award: $500 Application opens:2/2/2022 Application closes:4/15/2022 Decision made by:5/15/2022  


Blood donations critically needed amid first-ever Red Cross blood crisis Blood donations critically needed amid first-ever Red Cross blood crisis

News from the American Red Cross GREAT FALLS — While there has been a significant and encouraging response to the dire need for blood across the nation, the American Red Cross needs more people to give in the weeks ahead to recover from its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Those interes...


Montana Sage Grouse Oversight Team to meet Feb. 11

News from DNRC HELENA — The Montana Sage Grouse Oversight Team will meet at DNRC Headquarters in Helena, in the Montana room, Friday, Feb. 11, from 1-4 p.m.  Members of the public are invited to participate in person or virtually via Zoom, with a time dedicated for public comment. Contact ...


Carroll College names Dean’s List students

News from Sarah Lawlor / Carroll College HELENA — Carroll College named local students to its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. ...


Noxon honor roll for second quarter announced

High honor roll 3.50-4.0 GPA Seniors: Derreck Christensen, Vanessa Horner, Laurel Miller, Jaedyn Murray, Riley Richter, Gunnar Swanson, Cade Vanvleet Juniors: Cleo Hahn Sophomores: Samuel Christensen, Martha Klaus, Shamus Wheeldon Freshmen: Nathan Hutfles, Gage Todd, Zachary Storaasli...


MDT proposes road safety improvements

News from Montana Department of Transportation LAKE COUNTY — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to install shoulder rumble strips on about 50 miles of Highway U.S. 93, between Evaro and Polson. Proposed work inclu...


NRCS reminds Tribal producers: apply for new EQIP opportunity

News from USDA BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing the nationwide availability of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Conservation Incentive Contracts option. “The EQIP Conservation Incentive Contracts give each state the ability to iden...


Special session will do more harm than good

For the past eight years I have served on the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, six as Chair. When combined with my eight years in the House, I have spent more time evaluating the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) regulatory duties and commissioners than anyone in the legislature. The PSC...


FWP seeks comment on draft EA for annual pheasant release

News from MT FWP MONTANA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment on a proposal for the annual release of pen-raised ring-necked pheasants on suitable state lands. FWP has administered a pheasant release program since 1987, which has inv...


Governor gets feedback about ag policy impacts Governor gets feedback about ag policy impacts

News from the Office of the Governor  EAST HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited Diehl Ranch Co. in East Helena to discuss the impact of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies on the state’s agriculture industry.  “For too long, Montana producers have had to pay taxes o...


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