Montana

State Plant Health Director

Gary Adams, (406) 449-5210

Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

State Plant Regulatory Official

Ian Foley, (406) 444-9454

Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state’s initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

State Survey Coordinator

Frank Etzler, (406) 444-9066

Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

Pest Survey Specialist

Hannah Lewis, (406) 657-6282
Erik Norderud, 406-449-5210

Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.

12/2020 - Japanese beetles found in Kendrick Park
8/2020 - Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
8/2020 - USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
8/2020 - USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
7/2020 - Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
7/2020 - USDA Provides Additional $2.8 million to Support Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression in Western States
3/2020 - Canyon Ferry restrictions lifted due to decrease of invasive mussels
3/2020 - Montana FWP lifts boating restrictions on Canyon Ferry Lake after tests show no mussels
1/2020 - FWP considering removing Canyon Ferry AIS classification
12/2019 - No Invasive Mussels Found in State Waters as AIS Boat Inspections Increase