Thursday, December 8, 2011

Current Events, December 8

U.S. Supreme Court Weighs into Montana Water Issues
The power company, PPL Montana, is embroiled in a dispute with the state of Montana over who owns the land beneath several reservoirs on three Montana rivers. The state claims they own the land, and as a result, PPL owes Montana several million dollars in rent. The case will likely turn on the Court’s determination of whether the rivers were navigable at the time Montana gained statehood. As evidence, both sides are reaching far back into history and citing journals from the Lewis & Clark expedition.


Could this journal decide a U.S.S.C case 200 years later?

You can read more about the case here: High court hears Montana dam dispute


Idaho Lodge & Fishing Destination Named Must See
Henry’s Fork Lodge at Henry’s Fork on the Snake River, Idaho and Harriman State Park have made the newest edition of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. The lodge is cited for its aesthetically pleasing modern look, as well as its stunning views of the Grand Teton & Yellowstone peaks. Nearby, anglers can cast on the pristine waters at Henry’s Fork, Snake River.

*Information about the lodge can be found here: Henry's Fork Lodge


Winter Weather Brings Snow to Western Ski Resorts
It looks like winter is finally here as more ski resorts are opening across western states. Five ski resorts are set to open this weekend in Montana.

And a recent storm in Arizona has dumped enough snow for several resorts to open this weekend.  Yeah, they have skiing in Arizona! Arizona Skiing

Skiing, Arizona style

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