Youth Climate Lawsuit Will go to Trial Despite Montana Effort to Derail CaseYouth Climate Lawsuit Will go to Trial Despite Montana Effort to Derail CaseAn energy policy that was challenged by the lawsuit was repealed in March by the state Legislature, and Montana's attorney general wanted that part of the case dismissed.Associated PressAssociated Press
Half of U.S. West Out of Drought, but not Fully RecoveredHalf of U.S. West Out of Drought, but not Fully RecoveredAll that rain and snow means California can provide 100% of the water requested by cities and farms for the first time in years.Associated PressAssociated Press
Three Gas Processors Settle Claims with EPA, Department of JusticeThree Gas Processors Settle Claims with EPA, Department of JusticeThe settlements require them to pay a combined $9.25 million in civil penalties. Tom MortonTom Morton
US Plans New Forest Protections, Issues Old-Growth InventoryUS Plans New Forest Protections, Issues Old-Growth InventoryThose older forests cover an area larger than California but are under threat by fires, insects, disease and other side-effects of climate change.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Can Now Order High Priced Electric BoatsWyoming Can Now Order High Priced Electric BoatsE-boats are coming and they aren't cheapDrew KirbyDrew Kirby
Illegally Dumped Concrete Slurry Pollutes North Platte RiverIllegally Dumped Concrete Slurry Pollutes North Platte RiverThe City of Casper recommends those who have concrete slurry to let it harden, then scrap the new concrete like you would a rock.Tom MortonTom Morton
Montana Judge Restores State Wolf Hunting RegulationsMontana Judge Restores State Wolf Hunting RegulationsThe rules allow for the killing of up to 450 wolves in Montana.Associated PressAssociated Press
Casper’s Morad Park Ponds Tested For Harmful CyanobacteriaCasper’s Morad Park Ponds Tested For Harmful CyanobacteriaThe City will report sample results when they become available.Tom MortonTom Morton
Feds Sue Idaho City Near Grand Teton NP Over Water PollutionFeds Sue Idaho City Near Grand Teton NP Over Water PollutionDriggs, Idaho, is west of the Grand Teton National Park.Associated PressAssociated Press
Yellowstone National Park Declares Very High Fire DangerYellowstone National Park Declares Very High Fire DangerThe Greater Yellowstone area is a fire-adapted ecosystem.Tom MortonTom Morton