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Article Author: Jason Mohr The state of Montana has paid out more than $1.8 million to jump start improvements on the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project–work that was long envisioned under
Article Author: Joe Kolman A state website makes it easy to keep an eye on possible flooding in Montana. A live map from Montana Disaster and Emergency Services uses stream
Article Author: Jason Mohr In spite of recent rains, about half of Montana is experiencing severe drought—meagre soil moisture, low water levels in ponds and streams, and wilting fields. Climate
Article Author: Jason Mohr Revised federal rules will require more than 1,000 Montana water systems to identify all lead service lines over the next 2 1/2 years. There are an
Article Author: Joe Kolman Fees on bottled water, hunting licenses, and tourists are just a few ideas to raise money for conservation districts, which are local governments across the state
Article Author: Jason Mohr Sampling at Montana’s schools is identifying lead in water–right down to each faucet, sink, or drinking fountain. Children absorb lead at higher rates than the average
Article Author: Joe Kolman There are many actions related to natural resources and the environment regulated by state law. Every two years, the Environmental Quality Council reviews how the department
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Article Author: Jason Mohr Irrigators, recreationists, public safety officials, and other water users rely on stream gauges to measure a stream’s condition. Gauges provide the basis for many water use
Article Author: Joe Kolman Leaders of the Montana Legislature deemed Jan. 26 as a Training Day for lawmakers. All legislators are invited to the capitol that Wednesday for refresher courses
