AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildlife & Waterfowl: A mid-continent waterfowl breeding survey reports duck numbers at their lowest since 1993 for mallards, with an overall 2% decline—though more May breeding ponds (up 14%) could help next year’s fall flight. Federal Staffing & Conservation: A new report says U.S. Fish and Wildlife staffing fell by 3,600 during Trump’s second term; Montana is down 77 staff (about 40%), raising concerns for species and habitat work. Gray Wolves Policy: Trump signed an order pushing Interior to consider delisting gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, a move that conservation groups say will trigger more court fights. Montana Data Centers: Custer County zoning talks drew heavy pushback over proposed hyperscale data center rules, with residents urging stronger limits or a moratorium while water, power, and noise impacts are clarified. Public Health & Access: Montana’s ovarian cancer awareness push highlights warning signs and a specialist shortage; a separate op-ed argues vaccine access must not be weakened in a state where distance already makes care harder. Local Research: UM researchers joined a Salt Lake City ozone pollution study using airborne measurements to understand what drives Western air quality problems.
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