AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Lands & Grazing: The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management is drafting a major overhaul of public lands grazing rules that would expand livestock use across 155 million acres while cutting back public participation in permit decisions. Wilderness Protections Under Pressure: The USDA is moving to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a move critics say could weaken wildlife habitat and watershed health by enabling more roads in protected forests. Off-Road Access Push: In the same broader push, the Forest Service is proposing changes to the Travel Management Rule that would increase access for motorized vehicles and other mobility devices—drawing backlash from conservation groups. Montana Wolves: Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission set wolf hunting and trapping quotas at 300 for the upcoming season after a revised population estimate dropped from 1,094 to about 725, sparking debate over how much to trust the new model. Education & Research: UM President Jeremiah Shinn delivered his first state-of-the-university address, highlighting a new fundraising push for student support; MSU also announced a wildfire resilience program pairing middle school teams with Future City. Community Tech: Tactacam rolled out new software features for its DEFEND outdoor security cameras and app, adding live recording, two-way audio, and upgraded AI options.
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