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Ecology Aug 23, 2017

Climate change is luring Kodiak bears away from their iconic salmon streams

Kodiak brown bears are abandoning salmon-their iconic prey-due to climate change, according to a new study.

Environment Nov 10, 2016

Researchers document ancient and methane-derived carbon in stoneflies

New research by scientists at the University of Montana's Flathead Lake Biological Station has documented the first example of freshwater consumers using ancient methane-derived carbon and the most extensive example of a ...

Ecology Sep 1, 2014

No-take marine reserves a no-win for seahorses

A UTS study on how seahorses are faring in no-take marine protected areas (MPAs) in NSW has revealed that where finishing is prohibited, seahorses aren't doing as well.

Ecology Jun 23, 2014

Protecting and connecting the Flathead National Forest

A new report from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) calls for completing the legacy of Wilderness lands on the Flathead National Forest in Montana. The report identifies important, secure habitats and landscape connections ...

Environment Jun 17, 2014

Teams search for clues about ancient, recent fires

On a quest to learn more about fires in the Northern Rockies, Montana State University, Salish Kootenai College and federal researchers are looking to the trees, lakes and oral tradition for insights they can share with land ...

Ecology Dec 29, 2013

Invasive grass known as medusahead discovered in Montana

(Phys.org) —Scientists with Montana State University have confirmed the presence of the invasive grass medusahead on the Flathead Indian Reservation in southeastern Sanders County, a first in Montana.

Environment Oct 8, 2013

Rural land use policies curb wildfire risks—to a point

Using Montana's fast-growing Flathead County as a template, a Washington State University researcher has found that moderately restrictive land-use policies can significantly curb the potential damage of rural wildfires. ...

Ecology Mar 7, 2013

'Climate-smart strategies' proposed for spectacular US-Canadian landscape

A new report from the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (WCS Canada) creates a conservation strategy that will promote wildlife resiliency in the Southern Canadian Rockies to the future impacts of climate change and road ...

Ecology Jul 13, 2010

Curly-leaf Pondweed found near Bozeman, Montana

(PhysOrg.com) -- In late June, curly-leaf pondweed (Potamogeton crispus), one of Montana's Priority 1 noxious weeds, was found near Bozeman in several ponds along the East Gallatin River drainage system. Priority 1 noxious ...

Environment Apr 24, 2008

Researchers recommend ways to fight lake trout invasion in Glacier National Park

Natural barriers like waterfalls play an important role in preventing lake trout from spreading through Glacier National Park, so maintaining those barriers should be a priority, Montana State University researchers said ...

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