Bison Range Public Meeting, Hurricane Harvey

Missoulian: Third public meeting set on Bison Range management plan

Public Meetings

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Missoula Public Library (Main Branch)
Large Meeting Room
301 East Main Street
Missoula, MT 59802
406 / 721 2665

Missoulian: Here's why meteorologists are so worried about Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey

Montana Radioactive Waste, Public Lands, Treatment Centers Keeping People Addicted

Missoulian: Montana moves to regulate radioactive oilfield waste sites

(Solid Waste Management) Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption - Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) Waste.
“Technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material (TENORM) is naturally occurring radioactive material whose radionuclide concentrations are increased by or as a result of past or present human practices.”

Missoulian: Study: Public lands bolster state’s economy

Montana’s Economy, Public Lands, and Competitive Advantage

Missoulian: Some treatment centers keep addicts hooked for insurance $$$
Seventy-Seven Charged in Southern District of Florida as Part of Largest Health Care Fraud Action in Department of Justice History
“Health care fraud schemes have real, long-term consequences for our South Florida community. Patients are being denied the quality of care that they deserve, doctors are turning a blind eye to their oaths, and taxpayer money is being diverted into the pockets of the greedy. Today’s announcement highlights South Florida’s united and ongoing law enforcement effort, culminating in charges against more than twenty percent of the national defendants, to thwart evolving schemes and combat the unlawful distribution of opioids and prescriptions drugs.”

Montana Air Quality

Missoulian: Update: 'A phenomenally awful year' - No relief from smoke in sight

Today’s Air
Air Quality Discussion

“It's bad out there, folks.  The Lolo Peak, Sunrise, Liberty and Rice Ridge fires were all really active last night, and that led to new smoke that ended up trapped under the inversion.  Conditions in Florence are beyond Hazardous right now.  The Lolo Peak Fire continued is southward push, and it is swamping the Florence area with smoke. ”

Habitat protection, Lolo Peak

Image of pheasant from https://idfg.idaho.gov/hunt/upland-game/wma-pheasant-stocking

Missoulian: Habitat protection, enhancement plays key role in upland bird numbers

MT Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program

Missoulian: Update: Lolo Peak fire keeps menacing foothills homes
Montana InciWeb
Lolo Peak Fire