Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, 2022

Bozeman’s Only Pay-What-You-Can Restaurant Launches Fundraiser in Advance of 10-Year Anniversary


HRDC’s Fork & Spoon restaurant will celebrate its 10th anniversary next month on March 20th, and thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor who pledged to match up to $10,000 to honor this special occasion, a fundraising campaign has been launched to raise an additional $10,000 in 10 weeks. The Power of 10 campaign launched on Valentine’s Day and will continue through the end of April with a goal of raising a $1,000 each week.

To encourage donor participation during the 10-week fundraising window, for those who donate $25 or more, a random drawing will be held to award 10 take and bake meals to a single donor.

Supporters of HRDC and the Fork & Spoon realize the positive impact their giving has for others in our community. Last year alone, donations funded approximately 23% of the restaurant’s operations. Leah Smutko, Head Chef and Front of House Manager, knows first-hand just how far donations go in helping keep the restaurant open for everyone. “We are incredibly lucky so many members of our community agree with our social enterprise approach to running a restaurant.Without it, we would not have been able to serve over 25,000 meals last year, many of which were to those experiencing food insecurity.”

Fork & Spoon operates as a social enterprise in several ways. The pay-what-you-can model generates a nightly income from patrons who are able to pay, which in turn offsets the cost todiners who are only able to make a partial contribution, or in some cases, no contribution toward their meal. Proven to be very popular, the restaurant’s take and bake program offers a wide variety of scratch-made brunch and dinner options for those seeking convenient meal options. Outside of Fork & Spoon’s business hours, the dining room space is rented for meetings and events and the kitchen space is rented to small entrepreneurial food-related businesses. All generated income is directly reinvested back into Fork & Spoon operations.

Jill Holder, HRDC’s Food and Nutrition Director, proudly speaks to the restaurant’s staying power, “We are ten years into serving nutritious, chef-prepared meals to our community at prices that work for everyone and in some ways, it feels like we are just getting started. There are so many opportunities for us to continue to grow our service offerings, expand our relationships with local growers and producers, and innovate new ways to address the growing food insecurity many of our neighbors are experiencing.”

Recently voted one of Bozeman’s best kept secret by locals, Fork & Spoon is a bit of an undiscovered treasure deserving of the community’s patronage and support. Whether through adding the restaurant to a short go-to list of options for dining out, volunteering to help serve meals a few times a year, or making a donation to the Power of 10 campaign, each effort makes a tangible difference for others.

 

Fork & Spoon is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Nightly dinners can be prepared for pick up, and fresh-frozen meals are also available for pick-up during these times as well. On Fridays, walk-in service is available from noon to 6:00 pm to pick up to-go meals or something from the take and bake freezer to warm up later.

More information about HRDC’s Fork & Spoon restaurant, can be found at https://www.forkandspoonbozeman.org/.

For all other HRDC programs or services, visit thehrdc.org.

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Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, 2022

Montana State spring enrollment second highest on record

BOZEMAN – Montana State University reported its second highest spring headcount ever, as well as strong graduate student enrollment and retention, according to numbers announced today. 

The official headcount, which is published after the 15th day of classes each semester, showed MSU has 15,608 total students. That's a 4% increase over spring 2021 and is second only to spring 2019, when the university enrolled 15,694.  

"Students continue to see Montana State as the place where their hard work will forge their futures," said university President Waded Cruzado. "We're grateful to them for choosing MSU and to our dedicated faculty and staff for continuing to provide our students the opportunity to find success."   

Graduate student enrollment is the highest ever seen in a spring term at MSU at 2,024, an increase of 3% over last spring. Enrolling and graduating more degree-seeking graduate students is one of the goals of MSU's strategic plan, Choosing Promise.   

"It is exciting to see our graduate program enrollment reaching new heights," said Craig Ogilvie, dean of the Graduate School at MSU. "These students, when they graduate from MSU with their master's and doctoral degrees, will become Montana's next generation of professionals, leaders and innovators."   

Gallatin College MSU also had the second highest spring enrollment ever at 993 students. Gallatin College has grown its spring enrollment 44% over the past five years and has been MSU's fastest growing college over the past decade, graduating more than 1,000 students from its career and technical workforce training programs.    

MSU also saw increased retention of first-time students, with 88.5% continuing from the fall to attend spring classes — a 4% increase over spring 2021. In addition to the graduate students numbered above, the enrollment includes 13,584 undergraduates. Montana residents made up 54% of the student body, or 8,387 students.    

MSU's fall headcount was 16,841, the second highest on record. Spring counts are traditionally lower than the fall figure. 

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Monday, Feb. 21st, 2022

How to Make Creative Notes: Order Your Ideas Without Getting Tangled Long the Way

Are you a visual learner? Then you need to learn how to make creative notes! One of the best strategies to organize information and learn it with greater ease and agility is the elaboration of summaries. How about transforming your conventional outlines into creative and attractive summaries?

In a creative summary, you add artistic and eye-catching touches that encourage reading - it's the perfect opportunity to put your creative skills to work!

In addition, you will learn the best websites and templates to make creative summaries. It will help you have creative and organized notes, stop studying from being a chore, and turn it into a fun, dynamic, and agile activity.


1. Underline or highlight the most relevant information.
To make a creative summary, it is necessary to identify the essential information beforehand. There are a series of beneficial strategies that you can apply to select ideas to make a creative summary.
 
2. Come up with a good title.
It is a crucial part of how to make creative notes. The ideal is to place a title with large font and with a font style that you like so that, when you read it, you find a feeling of satisfaction.
 
3. Place graphic and visual elements.
In addition to highlighting the keywords in each bullet point, it is helpful to place various symbols, images, pictures, drawings, icons, etc., to make beautiful and didactic summaries.

For example, if some part is not entirely clear or you have doubts, it would be ideal to place a question mark on the side and then ask a classmate or teacher about it. Don't forget to use colors!

If you are one of those people who prefer digital and want to learn how to make a nice creative resume from your laptop, tablet, or cell phone, keep reading.
Read also: Most Notable Free Essay Example Directories
 
Some apps to make great creative notes:
 
1. GoodNotes
It is probably the best app for studying if you have an Apple device. Most of the beautiful notes you find on Instagram or the Internet are made from this app to make creative summaries.

According to its website, you can create online notebooks or notepads similar to if you had them on paper, customizing its cover or even the type of paper you will use with grid, lines, and white. Perfect for making creative summaries!

It also allows you to search for words with your handwriting, annotate PDFs and PPTs, organize your notes in folders, open documents simultaneously and edit your creative summaries as you like.
 
2. MetaMoji Note Lite
MetaMoji is a kind of GoodNotes for Windows, free and similar functions. This application for creative summarizing is cross-platform. You can take notes, add text digitally and edit imported PDFs.

You could say that MetaMoji Note Lite is a virtual whiteboard that allows all kinds of content, colors, and tools. You can draw on it, review documents, write notes and tasks and notes, etc. Great for creative online summaries! Plus, it supports PDF and Office documents. It is a multifunctional tool, especially for those whose work is related to writing - for writers, for those who work at the paper writing service, copywriters, etc.
 
3. Nebo
It is another excellent specialized site for taking notes, organizing them, and artistic design. The application is paid and costs almost 10 dollars, but it is not available for Mac. However, it offers multiple tools that are very useful for organizing information and knowing how to make a creative summary easily.

In Nebo, you can write with a pencil or keyboard as you need at any time. In addition, you can edit, underline or draw, and it also allows you to add diagrams, images, or doodles.

For science students, it has recognition for mathematics and can calculate equations or help with the result. Another advantage of Nebo is that it supports more than 60 handwriting recognition languages. Also, you can convert the final file of your creative abstract to PDF or Word format so that you can share it with your friends or contacts.

 
5. NoteShelf
The application allows you to edit your notes, but on one screen, thanks to the fact that it has all kinds of highlighters or writing tools that you can use on imported documents. Also, it reads handwriting and is compatible with virtually all cloud storage services. It's perfect if you like to do creative summaries in a group.

 
Although NoteShelf is not available for Windows, you can download it from a tablet with Android and iOS operating system, as well as on your Mac computer. Depending on your device, you can purchase this app for creative summarizing for $5 to $6.
 
6. LucidChart
This creative summarizing site offers a wide range of tools to organize your ideas, add Google images, and add visual elements. There is even a chat feature to collaborate with others in real-time.

While this is a popular service, there are fees involved. This online platform has a free version for basic users. The Pro version for advanced users costs $8.33 per month and $21 per month for team accounts.
 
7. SpiderScribe
With this online tool, you can connect files and notes in a free-form creative summary chart to organize your thoughts, either publicly or privately. Moreover, you can collaborate with other people in real-time.

It is a cloud-based tool, so you can create templates for creative summaries, customize them and save them in a secure space. Note that personal accounts are free.

Definitely, in whatever context, knowing how to make a practical, creative summary is not an easy task; however, it is necessary to organize all kinds of information and serve as a tool to convey your ideas in a more graphic and fun way.

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Friday, Feb. 18th, 2022

GVLT and Newhall Family Protect Section of Bridger Ridge Trail in Perpetuity


Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) is excited to announce the dedication of a permanent trail easement on a .6 mile-long section of the Bridger Ridge Trail. The 18.9-mile-long Bridger Ridge Trail lies almost entirely on public land managed by the United States Forest Service (USFS).  A small but key section of the trail near Mount Baldy crosses private land owned by the Newhall family.

The Newhall family has historically provided public access to the Bridger Ridge Trail since purchasing the property over 50 years ago. “This trail, in particular, is so important to the Bozeman community, it felt especially important to ensure this access forever; we're all trail users so we recognize the value in trails,” said Katy Kelly, granddaughter of Jay and Jane Newhall who originally purchased the property in 1963.

“As a family, we like to consider ourselves stewards of our land but realistically there may be a day when we aren't in a position to keep it. This easement ensures that if anything happens to us the trail will be protected for future generations. I think my granny Jane would have wanted us to be thinking about the future in this way.”

Eventually, this trail easement will be conveyed to the USFS, where it will be protected and remain open to public access forever. Losing access could have resulted in a challenging and costly reroute as this section of trail sits on the Bridger ridge spine, surrounded by steep, rocky slopes that are not conducive to trail building.

“The Bridger Ridge Trail is an important community asset with tremendous recreational value,” said GVLT Executive Director Chet Work. “People come from all over the world to compete and play on this trail. The Newhalls have given us a gift that will be forever cherished in our community and beyond.”

The Bridger Ridge Trail is the site of the renowned annual Bridger Ridge Run. Local athletes rallied to support the project. “This is a historic section of trail on the iconic Bridger Ridge,” said Mike Wolfe, founder and head coach of The Mountain Project, and current course record holder for the Run. “This place means so much to our community of athletes, and any Bozemanite who recreates in the Bridgers. It is surely a place – and a trail - worthy of protection for future generations.”

Lead project support came from SITKA, who made a generous gift through the SITKA Ecosystem Grants program. Additional support was provided from the Trom Family, KnoffGroup Real Estate, Seessel Family, Bridger Canyon Property Owners’ Association, The Mountain Project, Mystery Ranch, onX, Megyn, and William Lansing, Dan Porter, and dozens of individual supporters.

This trail easement ensures that the entire Bridger Ridge Trail will remain open and accessible to the public forever. GVLT would like to sincerely thank the Newhall family and the project supporters who made this trail easement possible. Project supporters are invited to a GVLT ribbon-cutting ceremony and trail project workday on the Bridger Ridge Trail that will be scheduled for late spring 2022.

What is a trail easement? A trail easement is a voluntary legal agreement that allows public access across private land within a specified corridor.

What is a conservation easement? The Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) partners with private landowners to conserve working farms and ranches, fish and wildlife habitat, open lands and scenic views through the use of conservation easements, voluntary agreements that limit development on a property while keeping it in private ownership.  Each easement is tailored to the specific property and runs with the title of the land in perpetuity. GVLT is responsible for upholding the easement’s terms.  Because a conservation easement limits development rights and therefore decreases the value of the land, landowners may be eligible to write off the difference as a charitable donation. In some cases, landowners receive financial compensation for a portion of the value of the conservation easement.  The public benefits from the protection of conservation values such as prime agricultural soils, wildlife habitat, river corridors, and the overall character of our region.

About Gallatin Valley Land Trust

Gallatin Valley Land Trust connects people, communities, and open lands through conservation of working farms and ranches, healthy rivers, and wildlife habitat, and the creation of trails in the Montana headwaters of the Missouri and Upper Yellowstone Rivers. For more information, visit www.gvlt.org.

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Saving Tips When You Are Planning a Wedding


When it comes to planning your wedding, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the cost. After all, it's one of the most important days of your life, so you want it to be special. So, when it comes to creating a wedding budget to pay for your big day, you need to know exactly how to divvy up your money to have the wedding of your dreams. If you’re in the planning stage, here are some of the best ways to save for your nuptials.

How Much Do Weddings Cost?

The cost of your wedding depends on a variety of things. The size of the venue, location, the number of guests, and even the type of centerpieces and napkins you choose all contribute to the final cost. The key to keeping costs low and still having a day to remember is being honest with yourself. Trying to cover the cost of a huge soirée when you can’t afford it will only lead to stress, turmoil, and possibly unnecessary arguments.

Create a Budget

Before you start booking services or putting down a deposit for a reception hall, create a wedding budget. Go over your finances and see how much you realistically can afford. Even if you’ve been saving, there’s always the possibility of unforeseen expenses. If you don’t have much money put away, you have a few options. You can push your wedding date out and continue to save, use your credit cards (not the best idea), or apply for a personal loan with a private lender. In terms of interest rates and repayment plans, private lenders can usually offer more favorable terms than your bank or credit card company.

Set Goals

Once you’ve created a realistic budget, you can start working towards your goals. For example, if you want to have the caterers paid in full by a certain date, set the date and stick to it. While this may mean eating at home more or not going out as much, it'll be worth it once you reach your goals.

Compare Prices

Money is one of the factors that affect daily living so the need to consider it when wedding planning should not come as a surprise. Before throwing caution to the wind and going with the first photographer or DJ or even venue you tour, take the time to shop around. Get several quotes and set aside time to review them. Weigh the pros and cons of each prior to signing a contract. You’d be surprised how often the excitement of getting married can cloud the bride and groom’s judgment.

Think About the Season

When you decide to tie the knot is another consideration. In general, the wedding season starts late spring and continues through late autumn. During this time, everything from wedding attire to airfare and hotel rates are more expensive. If possible, try to book your big day during mid to late winter when prices are lower. You might even get discounts simply for booking during this time of year.

Limit the Guest List

When it comes to the guest list, you need to have an open mind. Many catering companies and hotels charge by the head. That means you will pay for these people whether they show up or not. It’s better to have a smaller reception with guests who are closest to you than to invite a lot of people simply for the sake of inviting them.

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Addressing the Learning Gap in STEM and Rural Communities  Montana Science Center and OhmniLabs, Inc.

Montana Science Center (MSC) has partnered with OhmniLabs, Inc to incorporate telepresence robotics in programming and outreach - enhancing successful place-based learning and bringing advanced STEM educational opportunities to rural communities.

With respect to advanced STEM education, students in rural communities are historically underserved per research conducted by the Center for Public Education, Out of the Loop, 2018. Student gains during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic growth are lagging, Northwest Evaluation Association, Learning During Covid-19, December 2021. Science and math achievement and the related gap in learning have been magnified and exacerbated by the pandemic.

“The gap in learning will persist beyond the end of the pandemic. For the roughly 30% of students living in rural Montana communities, there are historic barriers to enhanced STEM programming.  We aim to increase access for everyone - an approach we are taking involves telepresence robots, community partnerships and OhmniLabs,” said Abby Turner, Executive Director of Montana Science Center.

Travel and associated costs often preclude field trips that schools might otherwise incorporate to enhance the existing curriculum. In Montana, the vast landscape and time required to get to a major population center can be barrier enough. 

Hardin, Montana is a three-hour drive from Bozeman. Prior to the pandemic, Hardin Middle School students were given the opportunity to travel to Bozeman, visit Montana State University, and take part in a STEAM Connections field trip at MSC.  Staying overnight in a hotel and swimming in the pool were all part of the greater experience.  

Without grant funding through the Montana Gear Up program, this outing would not have been possible.  The cost to come to MSC was further paid for out of the pocket of the program coordinator and by a contribution from a Montana Photonics Industry Alliance member - a partner organization to MSC.

Hardin Middle School Principal, Bethany Fuchs said, “Without support from outside programs, decisions on whether young students have exposure to non-traditional educational opportunities such as STEAM programming offered at Montana Science Center become a question of tradeoffs.  Many of our students would otherwise not have these opportunities.”

“Securing funding for outreach efforts, including telepresence, is a priority,” said Brian D’Urso, Board President.  “We know our mission is critical to filling the gap in education that kids have experienced. The Center relies on community support to lower barriers to science and technology discovery.”

“Montana Science Center will always be a place-based organization. Recognizing the need to move within and beyond our walls in order to best meet the needs of the kids and families we serve means meeting communities where they are -- OhmniLabs robots are an exciting way to do that,” said Turner.

The Montana Science Center is committed to providing interactive learning experiences in science and technology that inspire creativity, innovation and lead to real-world applications. The doors are open to all individuals, families and kids of every age. Innovation, knowledge, play and creativity are encouraged.

Founded in 2015, OhmniLabs, Inc. is a Silicon Valley-based robotics company that produces service robots at scale. With over 3,000 robots deployed worldwide in 48 countries, OhmniLabs made a name for itself by creating a unique, on-demand robot manufacturing model that allows it to design, engineer, and manufacture custom robots based on customer needs at an unrivaled speed. The company produces all robots here in the USA using proprietary 3D printing processes and boasts a vast portfolio of modular accessories that unlock a world of possibilities. OhmniLabs robots are used daily by businesses, medical professionals, schools, and major sports teams around the world.

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Ongoing Search in Bozeman For Missing Dementia Patient

74 year old female dementia patient last seen on Slough Creek Dr. has been LOCATED. Thanks to Bozeman and Gallatin County residents for your assistance.

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A search is ongoing for a 74-year-old female dementia patient last seen on the 200 block of Slough Creek Dr. in Bozeman. She left sometime between 10 PM and 4 AM on Feb. 17-18. She is described at 5-feet-5-inches tall, 165 pounds with gray/blonde hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt, blue pants and only socks on her feet.

If you have seen this person, please call 911 immediately. People with dementia can travel quite a distance, even on foot, so we encourage everyone to keep an eye out for this woman. She is unfamiliar with the area and make seek refuge where available, like an open vehicle or shed for example.

Gallatin County Search and Rescue, the Bozeman Police Department, Bozeman Fire Department and Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office are working on this search.

For media: Operations are staged in a parking lot at the corner of Resort Drive and Field Street, just north of Huffine Lane. Questions can be directed to Whitney Bermes, public information officer, by call or text at 406-595-8963.


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Women-Specific Fly Fishing Education Program Launched 

BOZEMAN -  In an effort to create more access and opportunities for female anglers in and around Bozeman, Two Gals and a Boat, LLC, in conjunction with TroutChasers Lodge, has launched a series of women-specific fly fishing educational programs which focuses on curriculum designed by women, for women. 



"We are on a mission to break down barriers so women feel confident in exploring Montana's rivers on their own, with family, or with new fishing friends whom they meet through these classes," said Two Gals and a Boat's Founder and CEO, Sue Kerver.  "Our goal is to provide space so women can learn fly fishing fundamentals through small, personalized classes which will be conducted on the water and through workshops."



Sessions begin on March 31, 2022 and will be held monthly, through December.  Discounted pricing for the 10-session package is available until the end of February. Starting March 1, individual classes will be sold online. Space is limited to 15 participants per session, so interested individuals are encouraged to sign up early. 



"I firmly believe that we all should be able to engage in outdoor pursuits without anxiety or fear," added Kerver.  "And I'm thrilled that Two Gals and a Boat is positioned to build an angling community that focuses on growth, inclusivity and education in a nonjudgmental and empowering way.

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Two Gals and a Boat desires to provide fly fishing education and outdoor experiences for all women, regardless of financial position.  Limited scholarship opportunities are available and more information, including sign-up details, may be found on the website

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MSU's Romney Hall renovation charts a path for continued energy-saving improvements on campus


BOZEMAN
— While newly renovated Romney Hall is providing much-needed classroom space and student services at a growing Montana State University, the century-old structure's upgrade also marks progress by demonstrating that even the oldest buildings on campus can achieve high energy efficiency as part of an ambitious strategy to reduce operating costs and carbon emissions.

Originally constructed as a gymnasium in an era when leaky windows, thin insulation and fuel-intensive central heating were the norm, the repurposed Romney, which opened last November after an extensive remodel, is expected to use roughly half the energy as the old building.

“What we’ve shown here is that we can take the same technologies and strategies that we've proven with new construction and make them work with a major retrofit," said Megan Sterl, engineering and utilities director in MSU’s University Services. "It highlights how these older buildings can be a key part of our energy-saving vision for the future of campus."

At the core of the building's energy performance is a geothermal system that benefits from the relatively constant temperature deep underground. In tandem with the Romney renovation, 80 geothermal boreholes — each 700 feet deep — were constructed in the open space north of the building. The boreholes house closed-loop pipes, encased in a special grout, that circulate a water solution to store unused heat extracted by Romney Hall's ventilation system, such as when the building is being cooled. The stored warmth can later be extracted and concentrated to heat the building. Modeling by the design team shows that the annual cycle of heat storage and extraction is relatively balanced, resulting in minimal change to the ground temperature.

The boreholes also store unused warmth captured by a "solar wall" on the building's south face that converts sunlight to heat. During sunny weather in cooler months, the solar wall pre-warms the ventilation air before it’s circulated to roughly 40 heat pumps throughout the building. The heat pumps, which are like air conditioners that can also operate in reverse, are what transfer heat to and from the geothermal system. The geothermal system and solar wall provide most of the heating for the building, meaning that the main energy input is electricity that efficiently runs the heat pumps and ventilation units.

Romney joins six other campus buildings with geothermal systems. MSU first applied the technology during its biggest energy conservation project, a multi-phase effort in 2011-2015 that was integrated with the construction of Jabs Hall. The Jabs geothermal system, which also serves three other MSU buildings that are much newer than Romney, has reduced energy costs by an average of $130,000 per year. Norm Asbjornson Hall, which opened in 2018, as well as the recently completed American Indian Hall, also each have geothermal systems.

Compared to those projects, however, integrating a cutting-edge geothermal system into Romney's 98-year-old structure was a challenge, according to Michael Bowers, project manager in MSU's Campus Planning, Design and Construction, who oversaw the Romney renovation with Grant Peterson, MSU construction manager. With a premium put on space for 17 classrooms as well as centers for mathematics, writing, veterans and students with disabilities, "we had to get really creative with fitting in the heat pumps and other equipment and tying it all together," he said. "It's definitely a lot harder than with new construction, but we were able to make it happen."

The renovation included other upgrades to improve energy performance, Bowers noted. To reduce heating and cooling losses, high-performance insulation was added throughout the exterior walls, and all the windows were replaced or restored. All lighting is provided by LEDs, which use significantly less energy than traditional bulbs.

Besides demonstrating what's possible for an older building, the Romney project directly opens other opportunities for advancing energy efficiency on campus, Sterl noted. The geothermal boreholes under the Romney Oval are situated and sized so that they can also easily serve other nearby buildings, including the forthcoming Student Wellness Center, to form what's called an energy district.

That would effectively allow Romney Hall to exchange excess heat with other buildings, creating an added dimension of efficiency, Sterl said. As a result, the Romney geothermal boreholes are projected to reduce MSU's associated carbon emissions by 1 million pounds per year, or about 20,000 metric tons over the lifetime of the system — a significant step toward the goal in MSU’s Sustainability Framework of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

A recent report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory featured MSU's innovative use of energy districts as one of 15 case studies showing how smart planning and new technology can dramatically reduce energy consumption. Aiding in future MSU efforts, last September the Montana Board of Regents authorized the university to spend up to $500,000 on comprehensive energy planning that's expected to yield millions of dollars in energy savings over coming decades.

"Romney is just the first building to be connected to what we envision as the South Campus energy district," Sterl said. "It's the cornerstone for continued energy conservation in that part of campus."

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Madison River Work Group to meet Feb. 24 in Bozeman

The Madison River Work Group will meet Thursday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., in Bozeman at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 3 office, 1400 South 19th Ave. The meeting will be livestreamed on the FWP website. The focus on the meeting will be on non-commercial recreational use.

An agenda will be posted to the website before the meeting.

The 12-member work group was organized by the Fish and Wildlife Commission, per an administrative rule. This is the fourth meeting of the work group.

For more information on the work group, including videos of their past meetings, visit fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/madison-river-workgroup.

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