WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A report from the U.S. Geological Survey, prepared in cooperation with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, details peak streamflow trends in Montana and northern Wyoming. The document, titled 'Peak Streamflow Trends in Montana and Northern Wyoming and Their Relation to Changes in Climate, Water Years 1921-2020,' was authored by Steven K. Sando, Nancy A. Barth, Roy Sando, and Katherine J. Chase. It is published as Scientific Investigations  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is preparing to auction federal coal resources in McLean County, North Dakota, in response to an application from Falkirk Mining Co. The competitive sealed-bid sale will take place on September 10 at the agency's Montana State Office in Billings. Five land tracts are included in the offering, covering a total of approximately 799.96 acres. These tracts are adjacent to or within Falkirk's current mining o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- An auction for federal coal resources in Mercer County, North Dakota, is set to occur. The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management announced the offering of four tracts for competitive lease by sealed bid. The sale is scheduled for 10 a.m. Mountain Time on September 3, 2025, at the BLM Montana State Office in Billings. This sale is a response to an application from Coteau Properties Company. The four parcels encompass a total of 1,062.92 acres, ac  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, expressing serious concerns about the interim final rule on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. Representing over 2,500 supporters nationwide, the CDTC underscores its commitment to the protection and management of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), which stretches 3,100 miles across five states, in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Applauds President Trump for Supporting American Workers & Retirees U.S. Senator Steve Daines released the below statement following the news of President Trump's executive order that unlocks access to investments in alternative assets for main street America and retirees with a 401 (k) defined-contribution retirement plan. The announcement comes after Daines sent a letter to the President enco  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Gives Update on Montana Manhunt * Discusses DOJ Investigation into Origins of Russia Collusion Hoax BOZEMAN, MT --U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Fox News' Special Report to discuss the ongoing manhunt in Montana and The Department of Justice investigation into the origins of the Russia collusion hoax. Watch the full video HERE. Daines on the ongoing manhunt in Montana: Well, it  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Introduces Bill to Hold Corrupt Public Officials Accountable * Would Give Trump Admin New Tools to Target Those Who Commit Bank, Tax, Loan, or Mortgage Fraud U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced the Law Enforcement Tools to Interdict Troubling Investments in Abodes (LETITIA) Act, which would empower the Trump administration to hold public officials who commit acts of federal ba  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Lauds Wins for Montana Veterans, Farmers and Ranchers in Senate Appropriations Bills * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the Senate passed appropriations bills funding the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Agriculture: "Today is a win for Montana's veterans, farmers and ranchers. We protect the 2 nd Amendment rights of our veterans and pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Touts Big Beautiful Bill Wins for Montana Servicemembers During Visit to Malmstrom Air Force Base * Lauds Increased Funding for Quality of Life, Including Special Pays and Funding for Housing and Healthcare U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today visited Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana, where he discussed the historic wins for America's defense and national security in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines, Sheehy Urge DOI to Address Decreased Lake Levels at Flathead Lake * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) urging a long-term solution to decreased lake levels at Flathead Lake. "We are writing regarding ongoing challenges at Flathead Lake in northwestern Montana. Over the last several years, we have seen unse  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Company, a family-owned forest management and products manufacturer based in Montana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the Interim Final Rule related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementation. The letter, sent ahead of the department's planned revisions, outlines specific concerns that may impact timber availability and forest management practices. As Stoltze approaches its  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 9 [Category: Animals] -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Overturns U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Decision Denying Protections for Wolves in the Northern Rockies Today, U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy in Montana vacated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) decision refusing to restore Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for gray wolves in the Western United States, siding with Animal Wellness Action, t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Federal judge rules U.S Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law in denying protections for gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains * MISSOULA, MT -- A federal judge in Montana ruled today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law last year when it denied a petition to protect gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains under the Endangered Species Act. The agency must now re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Humane Society Legislative Fund issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2025: * * * Federal judge rules U.S Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law in denying protections for gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains Conservation groups say decision brings hope for recovery amid aggressive state policies to kill gray wolves * MISSOULA, Mont. -- A federal judge in Montana ruled today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law last year when it deni  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, issued the following news release: * * * Senate-passed VA funding bill risks fueling more tragedies like Montana bar killings GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention group led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (MilCon-VA) appropriations bill passed by the Senate. Buried in the bill is a provision preven  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Department Approves Coal Mine Expansion in Montana, Supporting American Energy and Jobs * WASHINGTON -- The Department of the Interior has approved a mining plan modification for the Rosebud Mine in Rosebud and Treasure counties, Montana. The decision enables the recovery of approximately 33.75 million tons of federal coal and extends the mine's operation through 2039. It marks the sec  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Montana Natural Resource Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, urging for the withdrawal of the draft rule to list the grizzly bear as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The organization advocates for an outright removal of the current jeopardized status of grizzly bears in the contiguous United States, stating the populations do not meet the criteria for such a listing. The coalition outlines numerous concern  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties, Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior demanding the revocation of Secretarial Order 3410 and the termination of the Bison Conservation Working Group. The coalition, composed of members from multiple counties in Montana, argues that current initiatives regarding bison management and conservation lack adequate government-to-government engagement with local authorities and stakehold  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior in support of its decision to rescind National Environmental Policy Act regulations. While applauding the department's action, the governor's letter also urges the agency to adopt clear, binding and enforceable NEPA regulations at the departmental level to restore consistency and accountability. The letter states that the prior administration's approach to NEPA led to b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The Northern Plains Resource Council, Billings, Montana, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement urging the federal agency to disapprove Montana's Senate Bill 365. The organization highlights significant concerns regarding the bill's potential to undermine environmental protections central to the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act. Northern Plains, based in Billings, Montana, represents grassroots members dedi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Northern Rocky Mountain Wolves Get Another Shot at Protections * MISSOULA, Mont.-- A federal judge in Montana ruled today that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service broke the law last year when it denied a petition to protect gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains under the Endangered Species Act. The agency must now reconsider whether to grant protections to wolves living  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council (RMTLC), representing several Tribal Nations in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) expressing strong opposition to the agency's interim final rule aimed at revising National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. The organization, founded in 1968, emphasizes its commitment to protect the sovereignty, resources, and cultural lifeways of Tribal Nations   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Six States Selected to Participate in NGA Youth Apprenticeship Policy Academy * National Governors Association to work with Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington to help them develop and implement policy agendas to advance high-quality youth apprenticeship opportunities. WASHINGTON - Maryland, Montana, North Carolina  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Approves Massive Expansion at Montana's Rosebud Coal Mine * Bozeman, MT -- The Interior Department today announced the approval of a massive expansion at Montana's Rosebud coal mine that will keep the mine open through 2039 and allow for the production of approximately 71 million tons of coal. The Rosebud expansion is the second largest federal coal mine e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a document detailing the methods used to collect and analyze fish tissue from Lake Koocanusa, a reservoir receiving mine wastes from British Columbia, Canada. The report, titled 'Preparation and Analysis Methods for Fish Tissue Collected from Lake Koocanusa, Montana,' was authored by a large team led by Travis S. Schmidt. It is designated as Open-File Report 2025-1034 and was issued by the U.S. Department of the Inter  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a new report, "Nonstationary Flood Frequency Analysis Using Regression in the North-Central United States," which introduces an extension of a method for flood frequency analysis (FFA). The report, authored by Sara B. Levin, is designated as Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5034 and was prepared in cooperation with the departments of transportation and natural resources of nine states: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Geological Survey have released 'Hydroclimatic and Land-Use Factors Affecting Peak Streamflow in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin,' a report issued in 2025. This publication, Circular 1557, was authored by Karen R. Ryberg, Mackenzie K. Marti, Nancy A. Barth, Thomas M. Over, Sara B. Levin, Hannah L. Podzorski, Steven K. Sando, Tara Williams-Sether, Padr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- A report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and coauthored by Hannah L. Podzorski and Karen R. Ryberg explores how subsurface agricultural drainage systems affect water flow in downstream waterways. Titled 'A Framework for Understanding the Effects of Subsurface Agricultural Drainage on Downstream Flows,' the document, identified as Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5023, was prepared in cooperation with the transportation departments of Illinois, Iowa, Mi  more