Agriculture and construction industry representatives on Friday backed a proposed federal rule limiting federal authority over wetlands, ditches and groundwater, while others said protecting those are...

Public testimony warned that cuts to the county planning office will undermine grant applications, water protection and downtown revitalization. In response, the legislature approved restoring 0.6 FTE of a senior GIS specialist to preserve mandated mapping services.

Residents from Frenchtown told the Missoula County commissioners they gathered thousands of petition signatures opposing a proposed Town Pump development at the Frenchtown exit and asked the county for zoning help and an independent traffic study citing safety and water concerns.

Council approved two Volusia Forever land actions but stalled on a broader bond authorization after extensive debate over perpetual easements, local control and whether borrowing against future millage is prudent. Supporters cited water protection; critics warned of lost flexibility and high cost.

The Columbia County commission approved first reading of a new data-center zoning ordinance establishing a DC district with site standards including noise and buffer limits. Residents at the meeting urged stronger decibel controls, deeper buffers and clearer water protections; the ordinance proceeds to a required second reading.

Northern Water told the Forest Health Council it has launched a watershed‑scale planning effort and is pushing for sustained funding, federal capacity, and development of a 'forest restoration economy' to scale treatments and process woody biomass after wildfires.

A discussion of industrial-scale groundwater protection focused on whether to pursue prohibitions or zoning tools, require municipal hookup in the industrial corridor, refer draft ordinance to planning staff, and explore regional redundancy options; supervisors recommended legal review and planning referral.

Residents told commissioners that Williams Transco's Southeast Supply Enhancement Project would run roughly 10 miles through Davidson County and pose water, air and safety risks; several speakers urged the board to consider a formal resolution and an informational meeting to gather more details.

Consultants presented a diagnostic report proposing a new minor-plat process, a submittal calendar, third-party review/inspection, conservation-subdivision standards, stronger groundwater certification and developer participation rules. Commissioners backed expedited items and asked staff to begin drafting regulations with public re-engagement.

Staff reported completion of ordinance updates and zoning boundary changes implementing the Casper Aquifer Protection Plan and described ongoing implementation steps including wellhead and well‑field improvements and a consultant‑led monitoring‑well program. County representatives reported ongoing landowner lawsuits challenging county regulations,

County staff presented a near-final draft of Cochise Countys comprehensive plan, outlining land use, water, energy, transportation and economic-development goals for the next 20 years. Supervisors, planning commissioners and members of the public pressed for clearer language on energy choices, water protection, the proposed commercial port ofentry