The Gateway Conservation Alliance filed a lawsuit against Montana citing environmental
concerns over recent amendments to Opencut Mining Act.
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As Feds Delay Decision on Grizzly Protections, Montana and Wyoming Threaten Lawsuits
August 8, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
The U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service pushed its decision timeline to January 2025. States want an update by the end of October.
Warm Waters, Low Flows Trigger Early Hoot-owl Restrictions on Montana, YNP Rivers
July 31, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
The Gibbon, Firehole and Madison rivers in Yellowstone National Park join 17 Montana waterways that have restrictions to reduce stress on fish.
Shooter Identified from July 4 Incident in Yellowstone
July 9, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Following an FBI investigation, an individual who was firing a semi-automatic rifle at Canyon Village on July 4 has been identified as a Xanterra employee from Florida. The man was killed in gunfire exchange with park rangers.
Read MoreYellowstone Visitor Gets Jail Time for Trespassing on Park Thermal Feature
June 13, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
A Washington man was sentenced to a week in jail and fined $1,500 after walking off a park boardwalk toward Steamboat, the world’s tallest active geyser.
Victory in Defeat
June 7, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Park
County residents voted down Referendum 1, opting to retain their growth policy amid an unprecedented development boom.
No Ref 1 Organizers get out Vote in Park County
May 17, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
With less than three weeks from a vote, county growth policy
proponents look to safeguard rural way of life.
Read MoreThe Greater Yellowstone Drought Continues
May 10, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
After recording a low-snow season in much of the GYE, weather experts predict a warm, dry summer, but ‘normal’ wildlife conditions.
Read MoreBears Emerge from Slumber in Greater Yellowstone
May 2, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
As bruins make spring entrance
in the GYE, federal
agencies announce the reintroduction of grizzlies in the North Cascades.
Yellowstone Tourism Leaving Massive Carbon Footprint
April 23, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Striking new study quantifies Yellowstone tourism
emissions. TLDR: it’s a lot of CO2.
Paradise Planned
April 19, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
An April 16 commission vote
clarified the process for updating Park County's growth policy.
Read MoreTo Feed or Not to Feed
April 17, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Wyoming decided to keep open its elk feedgrounds. Conservationists are questioning the decision citing concern over deadly chronic wasting disease.
A Monumental Moment
April 14, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Advocates
see Madison-Gallatin National Wildlife Monument as path toward permanent
environmental protections for Greater Yellowstone.
Taking Account of Gallatin County
March 26, 2024 // NEWS: In Short
Officials are seeking public input to inform
Future Land Use Map and Housing Strategy.