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County officials warn federal funding uncertainty is slowing forest management, infrastructure projects
Summary
Missoula County staff reported concern that federal funding freezes and potential clawbacks are disrupting forest management, bridge repairs and locally funded projects; commissioners reviewed recent letters sent to the federal delegation and other agencies.
County staff told commissioners that recent federal funding pauses and potential job cuts are creating uncertainty that is slowing forest management work and threatening projects and jobs in the region.
Staff said they met with the county’s congressional delegation in Washington, D.C., to flag risks: grant awards that are not yet obligated could be subject to funding pauses or clawbacks; work on ground-level forest management and some projects…
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