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Restoration expert to lead education program for future environmental stewards

Robert Pal, Ph.D., a recognized expert in restoration and an esteemed professor at Montana Tech, recently took the reins as interim director for Ripple: The Center for Education and Ecosystem Studies. He replaces Rayelynn Brandl, who has taken a job with the Montana Association of Conservation Districts. Pal said

Lawsuit claims Forest Service project will harm whitebark pine near Yellowstone

Three organizations and an individual are suing the United States Forest Service — specifically the Gardiner District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest — for a plan they say hurts the already-endangered whitebark pine tree while ignoring lynx and grizzly habitat, and relying on unproven studies. The groups say the federal

Lawsuit claims Forest Service project will harm whitebark pine near Yellowstone

Lawsuit claims Forest Service project will harm whitebark pine near Yellowstone

Three organizations and an individual are suing the United States Forest Service — specifically the Gardiner District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest — for a plan they say hurts the already-endangered whitebark pine tree while ignoring lynx and grizzly habitat, and relying on unproven studies. The groups say the federal

Study reveals where great white sharks secretly spend winters

Study reveals where great white sharks secretly spend winters

By Michael Lee Simpson A new study has revealed great white sharks secretly spend their winters in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists tracked 92 sharks from Atlantic Canada to Florida between 2012 and 2023 and discovered more than half migrate to the Gulf during the winter months. Experts say the

Study finds crabs hide to avoid cannibalism

Study finds crabs hide to avoid cannibalism

By Stephen Beech Young blue crabs hide in the shallows to avoid being eaten by their cannibal cousins, reveals new research. Juvenile crabs rely on shrinking shallow-water habitats as a refuge to escape cannibalism by adults, say American scientists. Cannibalism is the No. 1 killer of juvenile blue crabs

Purpose-driven planting moves from trend to mainstream

As bees return and butterflies gather along backyard fences, garden shoppers head to plant centers with more than color in mind. This spring, many gardeners practice purpose-driven planting, choosing native and pollinator-supporting plants that build habitat and strengthen biodiversity in everyday yard spaces. Plant labels receive closer attention

Montana readies for a low-water fishing season

MONTANA — As Montana transitions from an unusual winter to spring and summer, fishing season preparations are underway. With the state's snowpack down by 20%, outfitters like Jake Hensley are adjusting to potential lower water levels in rivers. "I'm trying to book trips and get on