Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Yellowstone Buffalo


Missoulian: Bison plan draws comments from around nation, world
Yellowstone Bison Management Plan
“The National Park Service and the State of Montana held a public scoping comment period for the Yellowstone-area Bison Management Plan/EIS from March 16, 2015, to June 15, 2015. Three public open house meetings were held during the comment period at different locations in the vicinity of Yellowstone National Park. The public was encouraged to submit comments through this website. Comments were also accepted at the open house meetings, by postal mail, and in person at the park. Approximately 3,000 pieces of correspondence were received during the public scoping comment period, and approximately 8,830 comments were derived from all correspondence.”

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

E. coli

Missoulian: E. coli cases in Montana, other western states linked to Costco chicken salad
Chicken salad pulled from Montana Costco shelves due to E.coli
“The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other western states, are issuing a notice to Costco customers who have purchased chicken salad between October 18, 2015 and November 23, 2015. Customers who have purchased chicken salad from Costco stores in Montana should not consume this product, due to a risk of illness.”