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Tundra swans and ducks gather in one of the ponds with Priest Butte in the background. (Chris Peterson/Hungry Horse News)

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New research from Montana State economist shows how wetland restoration can benefit local economies
January 4, 2026 midnight

New research from Montana State economist shows how wetland restoration can benefit local economies

Ecological research has shown that wetlands play a crucial role in filtering chemicals out of their watersheds, said Nicole Karwowski, an assistant professor in MSU’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics.

Magic flight: Observing geese migration at Freezout Lake unique experience
March 30, 2025 midnight

Magic flight: Observing geese migration at Freezout Lake unique experience

Located just north of Fairfield on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountain Front, the Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area at 12,000 acres, has become a hot spot for waterfowl hunting and bird watching.