AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEndangered Species Act shake-up: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is scrapping a decades-old “blanket rule” that automatically protected newly listed threatened species, meaning species like Florida’s manatee could face a protection gap while tailored rules are drafted. Wildlife management in the West: A federal judge refused to pause a Yellowstone-area bison lawsuit, while Interior officials are proposing more grizzly-bear management flexibility for western states—both moves that could reshape how Montana wildlife is handled. Health tech in Montana: Northern Montana Health Care became the first in the nation to use an AI-assisted endoscopy system (CADDIE) to help detect colorectal polyps during procedures. Student research funding: MSU–Northern won an NSF Earth Sciences grant to upgrade lab and field gear, including mapping tools and an augmented-reality sandbox for hands-on training. Cybersecurity education: Dawson Community College’s Cyber Camp is expanding STEM-focused training for Eastern Montana youth, blending coding and real-world online safety. AI + drones: Mobix Labs signed a deal to acquire Vision Aerial, aiming to expand U.S.-built drone and aerial intelligence for national security and wildfire response.
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