Lynx and loggers and laws – threatened and endangered players in the timber policy debate
Spotted owls don’t fly in Montana. But like the proverbial butterfly wingflap in New Mexico stirring up a hurricane in China, spotted owls in Oregon blew down the timber industry in Montana. A quarter-century later, people see the spotted owl storm in one of two very different ways. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, points to the 1990 Endangered Species Act listing of spotted owls as the start of the industry’s troubles. “This listing and resulting litigation was a watershed development that encouraged and gave like-minded obstructionist groups a blueprint for more litigation and greatly contributed to the fall of the timber
Daines, Zinke Statement on Draft Proposal to Move Forward with UH-1N Acquisition
U.S. CONGRESS —U.S. Senator Steve Daines and U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke today released the following statement on the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) draft request for proposal (RFP) for the UH-1N Replacement Program. The USAF intends to conduct a full and open competition to procure up to 84 replacement helicopters. “It’s welcome news to see forward movement in replacing the Vietnam-era helicopters to enhance the security of our nuclear weapons,” Daines stated. “These aircraft are a much needed tool in protecting our ICBMs and I will continue pressing the Air Force to complete this process as expeditiously as possible.” “After years of delays, I’m
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Royce Perrett of Wibaux
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Royce Perrett of Wibaux County, a true American cowboy, who will celebrate his 93rd birthday this weekend. Daines’ recognition in the Congressional Record is available here. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Week” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: http://www.daines.senate.gov/connect/email-steve The following is the statement submitted
Daines Announces Inclusion of Important Nuclear Arsenal Security in Defense Bill
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced the inclusion of his amendment to provide security for nuclear sites in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “This will improve accountability and bring needed security improvements for our nuclear arsenal,” Daines stated. “We have an obligation to secure our nuclear weapons at Malmstrom and this will begin doing so.” Daines’ amendment requires the Department of Defense to certify what security shortfalls the UH-1N has created, and how it will alleviate those risks with outside resources until the acquisition process for new helicopters is complete. Daines has long been pushing the Air Force to
KULR: Daines speaks on the future of Montana Ag overseas
The 133rd annual Wool Growers Convention took place Friday where senator Steve Daines spoke to growers about the continued importance of agriculture to Montana. Senator Daines said agriculture in Montana is important because it’s the largest economic driver, as well as the foundation of Montana values. He also said it’s important that Montana plays a role overseas to grow our production and grow our herds. “We need to have access overseas in these growing markets, particularly in Asia,” Daines said. “And I’m fighting for that everyday to ensure we can break down some of those barriers to ensure we get
KBZK: Livingston man follows his dreams, aims for next world record
The man who is a legend in Livingston and was recognized this summer by Senator Steve Daines as one of his Montanans of the Week has a talent many people might not know about. Louis Armentaro, the Guinness Record Holder Rodeo Announcer, is a colorful character and is quick to share the secret of his success. “I was a twin. My twin died when I was a sophomore in high school,” Armentaro said. “That was the end of my world as far as I was concerned. And then I got drafted when I was 19 and I wanted to go
ABC Fox: Response Team Formed for Aquatic Invasive Species
Even though these mussel species have been found they can not reproduce in the cold temperatures. So Fish Wildlife and Parks along with Governor Steve Bullock and Senator Steve Daines will have time to create a response plan to stop the spread of the mussels. Governor Bullock released an Executive Order Wednesday calling for an inter-agency response of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, and Fish Wildlife and Parks. Thursday a meeting was held to answer questions from the public and continue making plans to stop the species from spreading. “Over the past month this situation has escalated in complexity, and as
Great Falls Tribune: Emergency Restrictions OK’d to Contain Invasive Mussels in Montana
The state of Montana announced emergency restrictions Thursday on the launch or removal of boats, docks and other structures for Tiber and Canyon Ferry reservoirs until they freeze over. The restrictions were approved Thursday afternoon by a newly formed Montana Mussel Response Team and the directors of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. “We’re not anticipating that this is going to impact a lot of recreationists,” said Greg Lemon, an FWP spokesman. “Obviously, the response team feels like it’s an important step.” Restrictions are necessary to prevent the potential spread