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Missoula County is backing a $3 million project to revitalize the Grass Valley French ditch, promising better fish passage and enhanced irrigation for local agriculture!

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Commissioners back Trout Unlimited’s $3 million WaterSMART ditch‑rehab proposal
The board approved a letter of support for Trout Unlimited’s $3,000,000 Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant to rehabilitate the Grass Valley French ditch diversion on the Clark Fork River, including a fish screen and improved irrigation reliability for roughly 2,500 acres.
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September 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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A controversial decision was made as commissioners approved a waiver for mitigation work inside the 50-ft no-disturb zone, sparking debates over wildlife passage and pesticide controls.

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Commission approves LNG facility order with waiver for mitigation inside 50‑ft zone; fencing, lighting and pesticide conditions negotiated
The commission voted to close the hearing and issue an order for the Conway portable LNG facility (DEP 204‑1034) that includes a waiver for limited mitigation work inside the 50‑ft no‑disturb zone (removal of ~4,425 sq ft gravel, planting 22 trees and 15 shrubs) and negotiated conditions on fencing, lighting seasonality, invasive control monitoring and pesticide use.
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August 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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Randy Butler unveiled a groundbreaking design for a fish-friendly box culvert on Bean Road, but the project faces uncertainty over potential ledge issues and funding sources.

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Engineer briefs select board on Box culvert design for Bean Road; borings and ledge present uncertainty
Derego Engineering described a proposed box culvert to replace two 36-inch pipes at Bean Road, noting Army Corps/MDOT design criteria for aquatic organism passage, the need for additional borings and shallow excavation to confirm ledge depth, and funding from multiple grants.
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August 1, 2026 at 1:27 AM
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A proposed project in Kittitas County is stirring up community concerns over environmental impacts and the necessity of an 8-foot elk fence to ensure wildlife safety.

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Hearing examiner outlines conditions for Kittitas County fencing project approval
Hearing examiner clarifies code limitations on Kittitas County environmental review decisions.
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March 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission is tackling critical zoning changes aimed at balancing environmental protection with the needs of local property owners along the Kenai River.

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Kenai River ordinance addresses zoning and environmental impact of waterfront activities
Director Ruffner outlines updates to zoning laws affecting Kenai River habitat protection.
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June 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM