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Firewatch Continues with Windy Rock Fire and Knowles Fire

Firewatch Continues with Windy Rock Fire and Knowles Fire

The Windy Rock Fire was first reported on August 14th, 15 miles NE of Drummond, Mt. Firefighter and public safety remain the top priorities as crews implement a safe and aggressive full suppression strategy using both direct and indirect tactics while minimizing impacts to private land whenever possible. Dozer operators

Montana Renewables Reaction to EPA Announcement

Montana Renewables Reaction to EPA Announcement

EPA recently announced the opening of a public comment period on amendments to the Montalban Oil and Gas Operations (MOGO) injection well permit application in Pondera County. In this amendment, EPA modeled fluid migration over a 10,000-year period and aligned the aquifer exemption with the 10,000-year

90 Years Later, Social Security Still Delivers for Montana

90 Years Later, Social Security Still Delivers for Montana

August marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, which has helped generations of Montanans retire with dignity after a lifetime of hard work. It’s one of the most successful initiatives in American history, and a new AARP survey shows it’s still doing exactly what it was built to

Firefighters Continue to Keep Montana Wildfires Contained

Firefighters Continue to Keep Montana Wildfires Contained

Firefighters have been working extremely hard to keep wildfires contained so far this year. Several of these fires have been completely contained, while others are now in mop-up status. The Gill Gulch Fire, reported on August 4th and situated about seven miles south of Lincoln, Montana, has been actively

Firewatch Continues With the Tullock Fire

Firewatch Continues With the Tullock Fire

On August 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Tullock Fire was reported 18 miles northeast of Hardin, Montana. Currently estimated at 1469 acres, the fire is within a heavily timbered area and has moderate to high spread potential. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is

Firewatch Continues With Dearborn Fire

Firewatch Continues With Dearborn Fire

The Dearborn Fire was reported about 1 mile northwest of I-15, HWY 287 exit in Wolf Creek, Montana, at approximately 3 p.m. on July 28th. The fire is currently estimated at 30 acres with moderate spread potential. Six engines from DNRC, numerous local government engines, including Wolf Creek

Montana Firewatch - Coopers Lake

Montana Firewatch - Coopers Lake

On July 23rd, a swift and coordinated response from state, federal, and local partners successfully contained the Coopers Lake Fire, located just one mile northeast of Ovando. Crews from the DNRC's Lincoln and Clearwater Units, Southwestern Land Office Helitack, Seeley Ranger District, and local government firefighters worked together