22 August 2024

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Reilly finishes a mile during cross-country practice on Friday, Aug. 16. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Habitat Conservation In Montana Undergoing ‘Sea Change’

Habitat Conservation In Montana Undergoing ‘Sea Change’


Two years ago when Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks quietly unveiled a proposal to put Habitat Montana funds toward 30- and 40-year conservation leases, proponents described it as a “new conservation planning tool” while opponents warned of a “sea change” that could weaken one of the state’s most popular habitat protection programs. Now, with Fish and Wildlife Commission approval