by Halle Nienhaus | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog
The Livingston City Commission scrapped plans to incorporate an agricultural (ag) zoning type in the city’s new zoning code. City staff had included ag zoning in the draft zoning code that called for 30-acre minimum lot sizes and rules regarding allowable uses — even...
by Halle Nienhaus | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog
To the untrained eye, Viking Creek is easy to overlook. Hemmed in by the busy boulevard connecting downtown Whitefish to its namesake lake and ski resort, the little wetland off Wisconsin Avenue borders deluxe lodging accommodations, a private luxury golf club,...
by Halle Nienhaus | Oct 19, 2025 | Blog
LIVINGSTON, Mont.—When a torrential flood struck this town nestled on the banks of the Yellowstone River in 2022, it swamped areas that scientists had long predicted were susceptible to flooding. Those included a historic residential neighborhood and land that housed...
by Halle Nienhaus | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog
Beavers are a powerful force for a healthier landscape in Park County and beyond. Their dams store water, recharge aquifers, slow floodwaters, reduce erosion, and create vital habitat for fish, birds, amphibians, and mammals. Beaver ponds can also improve water...
by Halle Nienhaus | Sep 4, 2025 | Blog
It’s often said that people learn in different ways, some through listening, others through seeing and doing. Auditory learners absorb information by hearing things explained, while visual learners need to see a concept in action to truly understand it. It’s estimated...
