AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildlife Management: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is facing fresh scrutiny over wolf hunting after critics say its iPOM counting method overestimated wolf numbers for years; the revised estimate drops the population to 725, while researchers argue it’s closer to 400—raising alarms that proposed quotas could push wolves toward effective extermination. Public Health & Climate Tech: South Dakota State University research is powering a national wildfire smoke forecast tool, using satellite data to feed hourly air-quality modeling for forecasters. STEM in Montana: A Prairie Bytes robotics team from Terry just returned from a Chicago premier event, and Montana State University is set to give students major geologic modeling software access via a $76M in-kind SLB donation. Energy & Infrastructure: NAVFAC Northwest boosted a $100M multi-discipline engineering contract to $127M, with work across Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. Local Tech & Community: MontanaFair is rolling out electronic ride ticketing this year with kiosks and phone/app options. Research Breakthrough: University of Montana researchers highlighted an Andean high-elevation mouse that may offer clues for treating oxygen-stress cancers. Policy & Privacy: Montana’s surveillance debate continues as lawmakers and advocates push back on facial recognition and license-plate camera systems.
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