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“I wanted to do more with my ecology degree,” said UM law student Meridian Wappett. “Policy felt like the missing piece I was looking for.”

“I wanted to do more with my ecology degree,” said UM law student Meridian Wappett. “Policy felt like the missing piece I was looking for.”

Glacier National Park is warning boaters of low river levels, citing below-average winter snowpack and a rapid spring snowmelt season.

Glacier National Park is warning boaters of low river levels, citing below-average winter snowpack and a rapid spring snowmelt season.

Flathead Lake’s low water level this summer has drawn the attention of Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke, who called the situation an “oncoming crisis.”

Camping, like so many things, has evolved from the days of the Old West.

The appeal comes after the latest forecasts show that the streamflow on the Flathead River has fallen to just 40% of the average and could drop to just 36% by mid-summer.

A few years back, Kevin Bacon shared a photo from the movie. In it, he commented about the fictional family, as a safety reminder for outdoor enthusiasts on Independence Day.

“I think it’s a valid question for the future of our community,” said Peacock, “how does this affect our children?”

Zinke and Daines say Flathead could hit record low water.