Flathead County officials say the decision to partner with a local water and sewer district was born of a mutual need to upgrade outmoded systems and serve the region’s growing population. Meanwhile, a water-quality watchdog group says disposal of wastewater into an aquifer near Flathead Lake deserves a higher level of scrutiny.
The center intends to hire on a law enforcement point-person dedicated to facilitating communication between the center and police on a regular basis, along with hosting regular public forums
Local, state, tribal and federal agencies detected and prevented 42 mussel-infested boats from entering the Flathead watershed through over 100,000 boat inspections in 2024
The Montana Ground Water Pollution Control System permit would allow Lakeside County Water and Sewer District to implement a new residential wastewater disposal system
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Facing a legislative mandate to reduce the wolf population, state wildlife managers describe crafting a balanced plan that accounts for competing interests. Republican lawmakers, pushing a slate of anti-wolf bills, say the plan isn’t tough enough.
Local builders are preparing for rising material costs and sourcing adjustments due to tariffs; plus, Market Metrics and Financial Corner
Even as park officials bolster the workforce with seasonal recruits, challenges persist as scores of Glacier Park employees face a March 26 deadline to accept buyouts or early retirement
