HELENA — Leaders from throughout Montana are in Helena this week, engaged on statewide priorities for managing invasive species.
The Montana Invasive Species Council introduced collectively about 100 stakeholders from throughout the state Tuesday, for the state’s 2022 Invasive Species Summit. Their aim was to proceed the message of defending Montana’s land and water.
“I feel we’re lucky in Montana that we’re a headwaters state, and so it takes folks to maneuver invasive species to Montana,” stated Bryce Christiaens, Missoula County Weed District supervisor and chair of the MISC. “That offers us a possibility to interject info and finest administration practices – particularly when so many individuals try to journey to Montana to benefit from the pure assets right here.”
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On the summit, federal and state businesses supplied info, full with shows of invasive animals, bugs and crops. Native and tribal governments and personal entities additionally participated.
“One of many distinctive issues about engaged on invasive species is that they don’t acknowledge the jurisdictional boundaries that we acknowledge, so it’s actually essential that we’ve collaborative efforts that herald all of these companions,” Christiaens stated.
Martin Charlo, an MISC member and secretary of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council, says invasive species – notably aquatic ones – are a difficulty that resonates for his neighborhood.
“Defending the water’s all the time been essential culturally,” he stated. “We applied a cultural waterway ordinance final yr to guard the Flathead River on the reservation, after which clearly downriver.”
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Charlo says the tribes have centered a lot of their efforts on mussels – together with working their very own examine stations – however additionally they need to be prepared for different invasive species, like feral hogs.
“With invasive species, for those who get forward of it, it’s rather a lot simpler to be proactive than reactive,” he stated. “That’s the primary factor, is simply ensuring that we’re studying as a lot as we are able to whereas we’re right here.”
Organizers say the aim was for everybody on the summit to share their concepts. They held a number of work classes, the place attendees talked in pairs and small teams, then offered their prime priorities to the total group.
On Tuesday morning, attendees made strategies for the “Prime Ten” invasive species Montana must be speaking about.
“These are ten species that inform a narrative about why we’re managing invasive species the way in which we’re in Montana,” stated Mindy Wilkinson, who moderated the dialogue.
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Zebra and quagga mussels remained the highest species of concern for a lot of audio system. Others recognized issues like feral hogs, invasive grasses and the emerald ash borer. When leaders finalize the Prime Ten listing, they plan to make use of it of their public messaging about invasive species.
By the tip of the summit, organizers hope to have a workplan that may assist direct administration efforts over the approaching years. Christiaens says they don’t need to develop into too centered on anyone species.
“I feel it’s essential that we’ve a bigger stewardship message,” he stated. “There are issues we are able to do this stop the motion of invasive species no matter what taxa group they’re from.”
This was the primary time the summit was held in individual since 2018. The occasion will proceed by way of Wednesday afternoon.
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You will discover extra info on the MISC web site.
Home › AK Fire Info ›Crews on the Montana Creek Fire continue to secure the perimeter and achieve 53% containment on the fire.
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Cooler temps and overcast skies aid crews with mop up efforts.
TALKEETNA, Alaska-Fire crews on the Montana Creek Fire, located 16 miles south of Talkeetna, continue to secure the perimeter with saw work and hose lay, while working deeper and further into the black. Pockets of green islands remain within the fire perimeter and crews work to secure those areas and mop up the duff. The primary fuel source is timber (litter and understory).
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The “set” status that was issued for area residents along the Leroy Davie Road and Montana Creek Road corridors has been lifted.
The fire is located in a critical Protection Area prompting multi-agency resource response. One hundred twenty personnel are assigned to the incident including resources from BIA, BLM, State and USFS.
The Parks Highway remains open. The public traveling on the Parks Highway will continue to be impacted by a contingency of ground resources assisting in fire suppression efforts between mile markers 94-100 as well as the holiday traffic. The public is encouraged to stay attentive and slow down near the fire area as crews continue suppression efforts throughout the day. Stay safe.
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TOM ROURKE is a dope fiend with one foot already in the grave. He fancies himself a poet; the rest of Butte, Montana, fancies him a “mad little Irish motherfucker”. When he meets Polly Gillespie, newly wed to another man, both feel something shift. They don’t loiter long in Butte. The lovers strike out together for Pocatello, Idaho, from which they plan to ride the rails to San Francisco—and to freedom.
From the very beginning of “The Heart in Winter”, a tragedy seems to be in the offing. This is typical of Kevin Barry, who writes lyrically of melancholic Irishmen. His previous book, “Night Boat to Tangier”, about two aged gangsters, was longlisted for the Booker prize in 2019. In this new novel, as in that one, a sense of foreboding is shot through with dark humour.
The Kettlehouse Amphitheater will be rockin’ with the most perfect co-headlining show on July 9th. This is the kind of rockin’ show, packed with songs you know, that creates the kind of Montana live show memories that last forever.
WHO: Blues Traveler and JJ Grey & Mofro (co-headlining tour)
TICKETS: General Admission standing pit tickets, reserved stadium seating tickets, and general admission lawn tickets are available for this show. (Link and ticket prices are below.)
“Blues Traveler continue to resonate as loudly as ever among audiences nearly four decades since their emergence. It’s why their catalog endures, comprising three gold-selling records, one platinum LP, and the 6x-platinum opus Four highlighted by the GRAMMY® Award-winning “Run Around.” It’s why they can still roll through any town on tour and pack a shed or amphitheater. It’s why they even notched their most recent GRAMMY® nod in 2022.”
$55.00 General Admission Pit (subject to fees) | General admission pit tickets allow access to the standing room only section located directly in front of the stage.
$45.00 – $65.00 Reserved Stadium Seating (subject to fees) | Reserved Stadium Seating tickets allow access to the reserved, stadium style seating section located just behind the main pit of the amphitheater.
$37.00 General Admission Lawn (subject to fees) | General Admission Lawn tickets allow access to the upper standing section of the amphitheater located just above the reserved stadium seating section.
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All concerts are held rain or shine. Be prepared for extremes such as sunshine, heat, wind or rain. All tickets are non-refundable for the Kettlehouse Amphitheater. This is an all ages show (as are most shows at the Kettlehouse.)
BUY TICKETS FOR BLUES TRAVELER AND JJ GREY & MOFRO HERE
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