Attorneys confirmed the Forest Service is in the process of getting a permit from the EPA, but that will likely take between two and three years.
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On Wednesday, the Forest Service sent Snowbowl a notice of non-compliance with the special-use permit that allows it to operate on Lolo National Forest land.
24-hour advanced reservations will also become available starting May 25 at 8 a.m. MDT.
A house built along McDonald Creek in Glacier National Park has sparked public controversy for being built without adequate permitting.
About 70% of the 2023 backcountry camping permits will become available for reservation on March 15.
Visitors are encouraged to reserve their special night under the stars early as reservations are expected to fill quickly.
The permit application period opened Monday and closes Feb. 15.
Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent fishing, floating the Smith River is one of Montana’s most sought-after outdoor recreation experiences.
A push by West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to speed permits for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects has failed in the current Congress, but could come back as soon as next month.
The Two Medicine and Many Glacier gates will join West Glacier and St. Mary on the advance permit program between July 1 and Sept. 10.
Anyone wanting to salvage a road-killed deer, elk, moose or antelope must obtain a Vehicle-Killed Wildlife Salvage Permit, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reminding drivers.
A decision on how the national forest will proceed could be made by mid-December.
The joint venture between POWDR and owner Christian Wohlfeil has proposed 32 new buildings and the removal of 10 structures around the historic lakeside lodge in the Swan Valley.
Blizzard conditions in Buffalo caused the postponement of Saturday's Mid-American Conference game between the Bulls and Akron Zips.
I think Lewis and Clark — the embodiment of public service — would expect much more from government officials to protect public health than what is happening now in Montana.
A coalition of groups fighting to stop oil exploration in the Badger-Two Medicine area has appealed a court decision that would allow drilling to proceed.
Boaters in Grand Teton National Park will see an increase in the cost of an annual park boat permit to $25 for non-motorized boats and $75 for motorized boats starting in February.
Judge Susan Watters gave the federal government 19 months to correct its violations of the National Environmental Policy Act, or live with the revocation of its mine expansion permit.
Thursday's proposal calls for new permits tailored to wind-energy projects, power line networks and the disturbance of breeding bald eagles and bald eagle nests.
More than 5,100 comments have been submitted to the Flathead National Forest about the project.
Voters in Deer Lodge will have an opportunity Nov. 8 to weigh in about what types of marijuana businesses they will allow in the city limits.
A scoping meeting held in Butte by staff from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks focused on recommendations from a work group that has suggested ways to manage fishing pressure on the Madison River.
Heavy use of the Madison River by outfitters and recreational users alike have led to new recommendations for river management.
A judge’s ruling Friday upheld a decision by the Butte-Silver Bow Zoning Board blocking a giant, controversial solar project that would have sprawled across part of south Butte.
A wet spring and early summer delayed wildfire season in southwest Montana but it's arriving now with the recent hot, dry weather.