Fires, Free Speech, Renewable Energy

Map showing the extent of the Sunrise fire, from the BLM.

Missoulian: Sunrise fire near Superior commands national attention
Governor Bullock Declares Fire Emergency for State of Montana
Montana InciWeb

Sunrise Fire
“The Mineral County Sheriff has issued a Stage 2 Evacuation for the residents of Sunrise and Quartz Flats. This afternoon the Sunrise Fire spotted just south of Sunrise Peak, which triggered the move to Stage 2 Evacuation. Stage 2 means that residents should be ready to evacuate quickly if conditions worsen. This is not an immediate evacuation. The residents in Quartz Creek remain in Stage 2 evacuation status.”

Missoulian: Appeals court backs wildlife activist in free speech case

ANTHONY REED V. DOUG LIEURANCE
“Reed is a volunteer with the Buffalo Field Campaign (the “Campaign”), a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization that sends volunteers to observe and document the herding (also called “hazing”) of buffalo in and near Yellowstone National Park. Pursuant to an interagency agreement, government personnel from a number of state and federal agencies carry out hazing operations as many as four or five times per week between December and July. The Campaign provides video footage and information about the hazing to news outlets and government agencies.“

Missoulian: Lawmakers suggest state PSC's short renewable energy contracts may be 'unlawful'

PSC approves contract terms for MTSUN Project