Governor Greg Gianforte, joined by Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Director Amanda Kaster, praised the state’s enhanced investments in wildfire prevention and suppression during a press conference today. The announcement emphasized the impact of $60 million in funding from House Bill 883, which aims to improve forest management and fire response.
“This fire season has seen some significant blazes, but our proactive measures have prevented many more,” Gov. Gianforte stated. “Thanks to our investments in technology and initial attack strategies, we’ve been able to catch fires early, often before they become visible.”
The DNRC has utilized the additional funding to expand its wildfire management capabilities. This includes deploying advanced technology to detect fires before smoke is visible, acquiring new equipment for rapid response, and implementing forest health initiatives focused on fuel reduction…