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Lance Craighead: Montana Climate Matters — impacts on wildlife in the Treasure State

Ecologists understand that each species occupies a “niche” in the environment where the right living conditions (defined by temperature and moisture), resources (including food, water, and shelter), and lack of competition from other species allow populations to survive and reproduce. Plants grow where conditions are right, and animals depend upon

Montana boat inspections aim to keep invasive species at bay

MISSOULA, Mont. — Inspection stations are opening across Montana as boating season gets underway. Montana law requires inspectors to look at almost anything used on the water, including kayaks, inflatables and related gear. Officials said the goal was to stop invasive species before they spread. Vivaca Crowser with Montana Fish, Wildlife

Missoula workshop encourages native plant use

Missoula, Mont. — A University of Montana students' capstone project in Missoula is focused on helping people make spring planting choices that work better for city spaces. Missoula Urban Demonstration, or MUD, hosted a Boulevard Biodiversity Workshop with a group of University of Montana students. The workshop centered on ways

You don’t get to pick your judge | Brandon Ler

In response to the Held v. Montana decision, the Legislature took action this past session to reform the Montana Environmental Policy Act. I was proud to sponsor one of those reforms because MEPA directly impacts how we develop our natural resources, produce energy, and build the infrastructure our state depends

Rare otter triplets born at zoo give hope for endangered breed

Rare otter triplets born at zoo give hope for endangered breed

By Ed Chatterton Conservationists are celebrating the birth of giant otter triplets at a Chester Zoo in the U.K. — bringing fresh hope one of the world's most endangered species can be saved from extinction. The adorable trio of pups are the first of their kind to be

Todd L. Shaw: Gallatin River bucking ominous trends with trout resurgence

Recent headlines about wild trout populations in southwest Montana have been discouraging. Low summer flows, habitat degradation, disease, and increasing angling pressure have led to drastic declines in many renowned rivers, like the Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead. Around the world, history shows that once a fishery begin to decline,

Proposed AI data centers raise concerns from Montanans

Proposed AI data centers raise concerns from Montanans

The AI data center industry is making its way into Montana, raising a slew of concerns for many residents. Last Monday, the Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) held a panel discussion at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center to discuss environmental and ethical issues surrounding the presence of AI data centers