The state’s congressional delegation is urging the U.S. Forest Service to prioritize a 22,275-acre conservation easement near the Kootenai National Forest, saying it will strengthen the local economy, protect wildlife and create jobs. U.S. Sens. Steve Daines, a Republican, and Democrat Jon Tester joined Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte in throwing their support behind an … Continue reading Montana Delegation Says Kootenai Forestland Project a Priority