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The River Runs Through It Act erodes roadless, wildlife protections

States Newsroom · October 1, 2026

The River Runs Through It Act, introduced by Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke, would protect just a fraction of public National Forest lands needed for our wildlife and fish to not only persist, but thrive. The act contains new designations for 465,000 acres primarily in the Blackfoot and Clearwater watersheds that are home to…

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The River Runs Through It Act erodes roadless, wildlife protections

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