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Federal funding cuts halted a $100K grant, disrupting Montana’s Prickly Pear Land Trust conservation work.
Federal funding changes have disrupted conservation projects for Montana’s Prickly Pear Land Trust, which lost a promised $100,000 annual grant from the USDA’s NRCS after it was halted under the Trump administration despite prior approval under Biden.
The funding gap forced the group to pause stream restoration and grassland enhancement efforts, redirect staff, and seek alternative solutions.
Reduced U.S. Forest Service staffing also diminished trail maintenance support in Helena’s South Hills, increasing PPLT’s workload.
Although some NRCS programs were extended through a recent farm bill renewal, long-term funding instability persists, hindering planning.
Executive director Mary Hollow stressed that inconsistent federal investment, especially in scientific research and natural resource management, undermines local conservation efforts despite the group’s adaptability.
Los recortes de fondos federales detuvieron una subvención de $ 100K, interrumpiendo el trabajo de conservación de Prickly Pear Land Trust en Montana.