The project, estimated at around $1 million, is set to begin this spring and, when finished, it will mitigate the potential risk of fires sparked by downed power lines.
Missoula and eight other counties went into Severe Drought yesterday according to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. National Weather Service hydrologist Ray Nickless explains.
"Most of our drought situation is really based on our water supply this year," said Nickless...
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks are lifting fishing restrictions Saturday, August 22 on the upper Clark Fork River as well as Flint and Silver Bow Creeks.
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is trying to get a public safety message out about bears to hunters and hikers in Western Montana. FWP spokeswoman Vivica Crowser says there are particular areas to avoid.
"It's been pretty busy here over the past month or so, we've had lots of reports of bears in various places...
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for volunteers to help out at the eleventh annual Blackfoot River Cleanup, which is scheduled for this Saturday, July 26.