Laura Lundquist

Montana

Freelance Reporter at Freelance

Freelance Reporter at The Missoula Current

Freelance reporter specializing in environmental and outdoors stories.

Articles

Citizens, tribes fight new sewage plant near Flathead Lake

2 weeks ago | kpax.com | Laura Lundquist

MISSOULA — A Flathead Lake watchdog group and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are suing the state of Montana for approving a new sewage treatment plant that they say could add nutrient pollution to Flathead Lake.
International board begins study of Kootenai, Koocanusa pollution

3 weeks ago | kpax.com | Laura Lundquist

MISSOULA — An international effort to reduce the amount of coal-mine pollution being released into Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River now has a plan for how the study of pollution should proceed and how much it is likely to cost. On Tuesday night in Fernie, British Columbia, Canadians and Canadian tribes will get the first chance to weigh in on the final plan of study to address water pollution in the transboundary Elk-Kootenai/y watershed.
Senior living: Try stretching for seasonal achy knees

1 month ago | saltwire.com | Laura Lundquist

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1Physiotherapy tips for dealing with joint and muscle issues • Article contentAs the sun shines a bit more brightly and the weather warms up, a lot of seniors will find themselves living a more active lifestyle. This might involve activities like walks with friends, participation in specific sports like pickleball and golf, or working out in the garden. Living a physically active lifestyle is, of course, a great healthy choice for the body.
Cabinet-Yaak grizzly mortality rate still high, gene-flow discovered

1 month ago | kpax.com | Laura Lundquist

MISSOULA — Genetics studies of grizzlies in Northwest Montana and northern Idaho are yielding some hopeful results, just as many grizzly bear recovery efforts are being put on hold due to Trump administration cuts. On Thursday, U.S. Fish and Wildlife bear biologist Wayne Kasworm provided more results from the 2023 genetics sampling in the Cabinet-Yaak and Selkirk Grizzly recovery areas that has finally shown a few instances of gene flow between populations.
USDA program launches study of grizzly bear removal

1 month ago | kxlf.com | Laura Lundquist

MISSOULA — After losing a recent lawsuit, a federal agency that moves or kills predators, mostly at the request of livestock producers, is initiating an in-depth environmental study of how its actions affect grizzly bears. Two weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services program announced it’s preparing to write an environmental impact statement to evaluate the effects of and consider some possible changes to its Grizzly Bear Damage Management activities in Montana.
SENIOR LIVING: Be ready for the garden this spring

1 month ago | saltwire.com | Laura Lundquist

Advertisement 1There are countless ways to prevent potential injuries • Article contentSpring is in the air and soon, if not already, many seniors will be heading outside to tend to their gardens. Most gardeners get out there for the love of it and may not realize all the health benefits they are also reaping.
USDA program launches study of grizzly bear removal

1 month ago | kpax.com | Laura Lundquist

MISSOULA — After losing a recent lawsuit, a federal agency that moves or kills predators, mostly at the request of livestock producers, is initiating an in-depth environmental study of how its actions affect grizzly bears. Two weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services program announced it’s preparing to write an environmental impact statement to evaluate the effects of and consider some possible changes to its Grizzly Bear Damage Management activities in Montana.
SENIOR LIVING: Busting those old osteoporosis myths

2 months ago | saltwire.com | Laura Lundquist

Advertisement 1 • Article contentHave you ever been told to be careful because you have osteoporosis? Many of my clients believe they need to avoid movement entirely, but that’s a myth. As a physiotherapist working with older adults, I help people with osteoporosis stay strong, active and independent every day. Let’s bust some common myths about osteoporosis and exercise. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to lose density, making them weaker. It becomes more common as we age.
Anti-public lands bills take hits in Montana Legislature

2 months ago | kbzk.com | Laura Lundquist

MISSOULA — In some surprise votes, Montana legislators have taken action to quell three bills that were seen as a threat to public lands. On Tuesday, the House killed one unpopular federal lands resolution while Senate committees amended one bill to remove a threat to state lands and tabled another. All had garnered strong opposition in committee hearings. , sponsored by Rep. Tom Millett, R-Marion, died on the House floor by a wide margin of 34-66.
Anti-public lands bills take hits in Montana Legislature

2 months ago | kpax.com | Laura Lundquist

MISSOULA — In some surprise votes, Montana legislators have taken action to quell three bills that were seen as a threat to public lands. On Tuesday, the House killed one unpopular federal lands resolution while Senate committees amended one bill to remove a threat to state lands and tabled another. All had garnered strong opposition in committee hearings. , sponsored by Rep. Tom Millett, R-Marion, died on the House floor by a wide margin of 34-66.