Public land groups sue Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks over corner-crossing position

Public land conservation organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) over its stance on allowing cattle to cross public lands using natural water crossings. The groups, which include Montana Resource Center, Friends of Fort Belknap, and The Conservation Fund, argue that FWP’s approval of such crossings could lead to significant environmental damage. They claim the department failed to conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment before granting permission for these crossings. "These decisions by FWP have far-reaching consequences …