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The Earth Day Celebration, held last Friday at Salish Kootenai College, brought together scientists, activists and tribal officials to celebrate accomplishments and explore the challenges that lie ahead in addressing climate change.

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are hosting an Earth Day celebration April 19 at the Arlee and Charlo Theatre on the campus of Salish Kootenai College in Pablo.

Colorado's snowpack sat at 109% of the 30-year median this week, a few days shy of the normal peak of snowpack, but some other western states have received much less snowfall than normal.

Colorado's snowpack sat at 109% of the 30-year median this week, a few days shy of the normal peak of snowpack, but some other western states have received much less snowfall than normal.

Colorado's snowpack sat at 109% of the 30-year median this week, a few days shy of the normal peak of snowpack, but some other western states have received much less snowfall than normal.

The Montana Climate Office warned this week that historically low snow levels mean water shortages this year in several river basins — even with upcoming snow in the forecast.

The Montana Climate Office warned this week that historically low snow levels mean water shortages this year in several river basins — even with upcoming snow in the forecast.

The Montana Climate Office warned this week that historically low snow levels mean water shortages this year in several river basins — even with upcoming snow in the forecast.

After a disappointing amount of snowpack this past winter, experts in Montana express concern over how the state may be affected in spring. This winter saw one

Snowpack continues to be at an all-time low across several river basins in Western Montana, indicating that this year could see water shortages.