Hugely Popular Wildlife Area Is Drying Up in Montana
Discover the impact of drought on Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area in Montana, affecting its iconic snow geese migration.
Drought
Gianforte asks feds for drought disaster in Missoula, Ravali counties
With persistent heat and little moisture, Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday asked the federal government to declare a drought disaster for 11 parched Montana counties, including Missoula and Ravalli.
Tuesday lightning sparks at least 2 more fires in Missoula County
While the bulk of the region's fire resources are working the Colt fire northwest of Seeley Lake, several new fires were reported Tuesday morning north of Missoula.
April Showers Helped Snowpack, Streamflow Forecasts
Eastern Montana remains in drought, western Montana near normal.
Will Montana’s Lakes Dry Up This Summer? Indicators Say “Yes”
Canyon Ferry is already 65 BILLION gallons lower than it was at this time last year and state hydrologists are concerned we could be in for a rough summer.
Montana Officials Say Don’t Pester Wildlife During the Heat
MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks urges tourists and locals alike to avoid unnecessary encounters with wildlife during the drought and heatwave affecting the state.