Just with the untimely and unexpected death of Michael Jackson, so was the sudden death of ZooMontana's female Amur tiger, Luna. Luna passed away Sunday morning, June 28th, at 5:00 AM in the presence of her keepers. pub.date: 2009-07-01
The biotechnology firm ArborGen has asked the USDA for permission to conduct 29 field trials of genetically engineered "cold tolerant" eucalyptus trees in the U.S. For the first time in history, this massive experiment, which is on the verge of being green-lighted, will literally be using nature as the laboratory to test more than 260,000 genetically engineered trees. pub.date: 2009-07-01
Governor Brian Schweitzer and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have chosen the Town of Superior water system for a low interest loan from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The funds will be used to replace old water mains within the town. pub.date: 2009-07-01
It's time to celebrate our country's birthday again, and she's turning 231!! This 4th of July why not celebrate with some red, white, blue and green by supporting sustainability and independence through environmentally friendly products and practices. Making eco changes doesn't have to rain on your patriotic parade, many changes are easy and can make the experience more enjoyable; after all, isn't taking care of what we have been given and being grateful for our freedom what the 4th of July is all about? pub.date: 2009-06-28
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently settled enforcement actions against the CHS, Inc. Laurel Refinery and the ConocoPhillips Company Billings Refinery for failing to comply with their Montana Air Quality Operating Permits and Montana Air Quality Permits at their refineries. CHS paid a $165,000 administrative penalty and Conoco paid a $351,500 administrative penalty to the DEQ as part of the settlements. pub.date: 2009-06-24
Governor Brian Schweitzer and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have chosen the City of Billings water and wastewater systems for low interest loans and funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The funds will be used to replace old and undersized water and sewer mains within the city. The new lines will reduce leakage and improve the reliability of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. pub.date: 2009-06-23
Today, we're celebrating a monumental victory in the fight against heart disease and stroke. President Obama at the White House as he signed the bipartisan Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. This legislation represents another huge step toward breaking the deadly cycle of tobacco addiction that leads to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke for millions of Americans. pub.date: 2009-06-22
Billings, the city founded on the magic idea that growth and prosperity can be discovered in places once thought only rough and barren, is renewing this powerful founding statement with a brazen focus on sustainability. pub.date: 2009-06-19
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