Montana

Drought Spreads to 93 Percent of West — That’s Never HappenedDrought Spreads to 93 Percent of West — That’s Never Happened

Drought Spreads to 93 Percent of West — That’s Never Happened

Photo: In an aerial view, the San Gabriel River and the exposed lakebed of the San Gabriel Reservoir are seen…

4 years ago
U.S. judge halts oil leases due to lack of federal study of water impactsU.S. judge halts oil leases due to lack of federal study of water impacts

U.S. judge halts oil leases due to lack of federal study of water impacts

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday halted nearly 300 oil and gas leases on a large…

5 years ago
The EPA can’t wait to reopen the mine that poisoned North IdahoThe EPA can’t wait to reopen the mine that poisoned North Idaho

The EPA can’t wait to reopen the mine that poisoned North Idaho

Photo: Tubbs Hill on Lake Coeur d'Alene. - Kyle Johnson for Bloomberg Businessweek The Bunker Hill Mine deposited 75 million…

6 years ago
Man using technology to improve water usage in farmingMan using technology to improve water usage in farming

Man using technology to improve water usage in farming

LIVINGSTON, Mont. (AP) — In this Sept. 19, 2017 photo, Jeff Reed holds a wireless rain sensor, which helps reduce…

8 years ago
Native American tribes fight for clean water, more money — Apsaalooke NationNative American tribes fight for clean water, more money — Apsaalooke Nation

Native American tribes fight for clean water, more money — Apsaalooke Nation

John Doyle watches Apsaalooke children play in the Little Bighorn River at Crow Agency, Mont. Despite the summer heat, children…

8 years ago