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As the Smoke Clears, Resilience Doesn’t Stop When the Smoke Does
As we enter September, it feels like our wildfire season is winding down, or maybe even coming to an end. With cooler nights and some moisture and humidity in the air, we have seen many of our local fires, as well as those in Washington and Oregon, improve in terms
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Wildfire Smoke is Focus of Clean Air Pop-Up Events Aug. 24-27
New Clean Air Centers in Flathead Will Host Open Houses The blanket of wildfire smoke that settled into Flathead Valley this summer affects everyday life for residents, ranging from minor irritation to life-threatening impacts for people with chronic health problems. A series of pop-up events across the valley August 24-27
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Wildfire Smoke Resources – What You Can Do While the Smoke Is Here
It feels like we’ve been living under a blanket of smoke for the past week or more. The Flathead Valley has been dealing with persistent smoke, much of it drifting in from significant wildfires in Washington and Oregon. Several fires in and around Spokane have burned homes, cars and other
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Congratulations to our HEPA filter WINNER!!
Congratulations to Amelia, the winner of our HEPA Air Filter Giveaway! Amelia was surprised to get the call letting her know she’d won. As she put it, “I never win anything!” We’re thrilled to help change that. She’s excited to have a HEPA air filter that will help keep the
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Climate Smart Glacier releases Request for Qualifications for Flood Awareness GIS product
Climate Smart Glacier is pleased to release a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap or similar product focused on flood awareness and preparedness in Flathead County. This project will combine interactive mapping, historical storytelling, aerial imagery, flood modeling, and public education into a single
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CSG hosts 2026 Wildfire and Smoke Outlook
The 2026 Wildfire and Smoke Outlook was simulcast live from Kalispell, Missoula and online via Zoom on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 during Montana Wildfire Smoke Ready Week to learn what to expect for the upcoming wildfire season in western Montana. 75 people attended. A video recording of the event is
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