@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialMontana organizations can now tap into $25,000 grants from the Library of Congress to support place-based learning and honor local heritage—here’s how you can get involved!
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialRick Bass reveals a shocking truth: there are no protected acres in the Yaak, and a recent project threatens crucial grizzly habitat.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialRick Bass is championing the Yaak Valley as the nation’s first climate refuge, merging art and science to ignite a powerful movement for conservation.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialMissoula City Council has made crucial updates to the Unified Development Code, addressing community concerns about data centers and driveway regulations after intense public debate.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialLocal leaders are urged to act now on zoning for data centers to protect Montana's communities from potential utility mergers and energy challenges.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialThe EPA warns that recent studies on PCB contamination can't pinpoint specific sources, highlighting the need for more targeted sampling and funding to truly understand the problem.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialField sampling in the Clark Fork basin is complete, and the race is on for the EPA lab analysis—what groundbreaking discoveries will emerge in the next 6–9 months?
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialCould new data from a recent study spark a breakthrough in Superfund cleanup efforts?
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialAdvocates in Missoula are calling for stronger regulations on data centers to ensure community voices are heard and local environments protected.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialA groundbreaking study in Missoula reveals how sampling sediment and stonefly larvae at 66 sites could transform our understanding of PCB pollution in rivers.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialMEIC's Shannon James reveals crucial energy bills on geothermal, grid improvements, and solar shares—are we ready for a sustainable energy revolution in Montana?
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialConservation groups are taking legal action against Montana DEQ, claiming limited access to crucial records and a frustratingly short comment period for a mining amendment could jeopardize environmental safety.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialMissoula unveils an innovative funding plan for the Lower Miller Creek Road project, tapping into development impact fees and special assessments to drive growth and improve local infrastructure.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialBig improvements are on the way for Lower Miller Creek Road, promising safer sidewalks, bike lanes, and better street lighting for the new school!
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialThe controversial Columbia Gold exploration project has sparked legal battles over the DEQ's limited public comment period, raising critical questions about community involvement in environmental decision-making.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialAn innovative watershed-scale study is underway to unveil the secrets of PCBs in the Clark Fork basin, with samples already on their way to a lab for analysis!
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialMissoula panelists warn that inadequate reclamation bonds could leave taxpayers footing the bill for long-term cleanup costs, urging citizens to take action!
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialMontana's water supply could be at risk as data centers expand, prompting calls for stricter regulations and transparency in usage.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialThe proposed Blue Copper project by Falcon Copper Corporation could dramatically alter nearly 10,000 acres of public land, raising serious environmental concerns about water and wildlife in the Little Blackfoot watershed.
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@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialThe Sheep Creek exploration plan has ignited fierce public opposition, with over 6,000 comments highlighting urgent concerns for water quality and local wildlife.
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