Wolves Need Federal Protection to Survive

March 24, 2025 // OPINION: Op-ed

by Writers on the Range

Bumper stickers supported by the anti-wolf contingent read, "Smoke a pack a day."

As wildlife proponents in January celebrated the 30th anniversary of wolf reintroductions to Yellowstone National Park, wolves remain under fire.

How Deep Does It Go? Future of Area Water Monitoring in Question

March 21, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

The future of Greater Yellowstone water monitoring USGS performs may be in jeopardy

With USGS offices in Greater Yellowstone among dozens of regional government buildings on the chopping block, DOGE savings efforts leave anglers wondering if streamflow monitors will survive.

Seasons of Resurrection

March 19, 2025 // OPINION: Column

by Susan Marsh

The great cottonwood brings renewal and rebirth with the spring equinox

As Easter nears and the vernal equinox is upon us, the concept of resurrection lives in the rebirth of nature and its beings.

Federal Appeals Court Sides with Corner-Crossing Hunters in Wyoming Dispute

March 19, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Amanda Eggert

Charges stem from a checkerboard of public and private lands in Wyoming

A three-judge panel upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of four hunters facing civil trespassing charges.

If the Forest Falls

March 17, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

Trump's March 1 executive order calls for "immediate expansion of timber production"

Timber industry analysts wonder if they can keep up with Trump logging orders.

Proper Protection or Perverse Incentive? Orgs Challenge ESA Process

March 14, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

Centennial Valley, Montana, west of Yellowstone National Park

Two Montana nonprofits have filed suit against the Endangered Species Act’s ‘Blanket Rule.’

Sowing Uncertainty from DC Beltway to Yellowstone Gateways

March 13, 2025 // NEWS: Feature

by David Tucker

Workers install a fire ring at a campground for Friends of Bridger-Teton

How the federal budget purge is impacting regional landscape conservation and stewardship.

CWD Suspected in Dead Elk at Wyoming Feedground

March 12, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Sophie Tsairis

Elk feedgrounds are seeing increased cases of chronic wasting disease

As cases of the always-fatal disease increase, wildlife managers are grappling with complex management decisions.

The Cost of Eggs? How Bird Flu is Impacting Greater Yellowstone

March 11, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Madison Dapcevich

Bird flu is impacting more than just poultry and the cost of eggs

Since the avian influenza outbreak began in 2022, nearly 164,000 birds have been affected in Montana alone.

MSU Lyme Disease Research Squeaks Through NIH Funding Freeze

March 11, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

MSU's microbiology lab received a $2.8 million grant for Lyme disease research

Montana scientists join protests across the U.S. against White House interference.

Trump Administration Seeks to Unravel NEPA

March 7, 2025 // NEWS: Dispatch

by Robert Chaney

Trump delivered a joint address to Congress: "Drill, baby, drill."

The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 kept all agencies following the same guidelines. An expedited rule change could dismantle that system by April 11.