Monthly Archive For: February 2025

Glacier Park

Federal Judge Rules in Favor of McDonald Creek Homeowners

The order granting summary judgment to a California couple who built a home in Glacier National Park without a permit says a local conservation district has no authority to enforce Montana’s streambed law inside the park's boundaries

Environment

Ennis Lawmaker Tables Bill to Restrict Perpetual Conservation Easements in Montana

In a demonstration of the popularity of private land conservation, Sen. Tony Tezak, R-Ennis, offered to kill his bill to limit the terms of conservation easements to 40 years. He then allowed dozens of people to testify against his own measure, including ranch families, timber interests, hunting and fishing advocates, and business leaders.

Uncommon Ground

Tricky Coyotes

Lawmakers are making old-time homeowners pay way more state property taxes so maybe some newcomers might move to Montana