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The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

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The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners
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    Testing the Waters

    09/02/2026 | 39 mins.
    Did you know that Missoula County is home to the first water quality district in Montana? Efforts to give local governments a tool to address water quality arose out of chemical contamination of local wells in the early 1990s.
    This week the commissioners spoke with Travis Ross of the Missoula Valley Water Quality District to discuss water rights, how the district monitors our aquifer, and more.
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    Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!
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    Open Space Ethos and Land Conservation

    08/19/2026 | 36 mins.
    This year marks the 20th anniversary of the 2006 city-county open space bonds, which have supported public projects like Marshall Mountain Park and the Rock Creek Confluence. But did you know that the first open space bond was approved by Missoula voters back in 1980? 
    This week the commissioners spoke with Jenny Zaso, open lands manager for Missoula County, about how conserving open space is both a shared value for our community and valuable tool for private landowners.
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    Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!
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    Agenda Archive: Emergency Planning and Evacuations

    08/05/2026 | 23 mins.
    This episode was originally released on July 16, 2024.

    Did you know Missoula County has a whole department dedicated to emergency planning? The Office of Emergency Management, or OEM, is tasked with planning for and responding to natural and man-made disasters in our communities.
    This week we’re re-airing an episode of The Agenda from summer 2024 featuring an interview with OEM Director Adriane Beck. She touches on emergency alert systems, evacuation planning and shelters, fire restrictions and more. 
    Links mentioned in this episode:
    Sign up for Smart911
    “Go bag” or emergency kit checklist
    Pre-disaster mitigation and other emergency plans
    Ready.gov - Emergency preparedness resources
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    Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!
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    Western Montana Fair

    07/22/2026 | 34 mins.
    The Western Montana Fair returns to the Missoula County Fairgrounds July 31-Aug. 8! Fair activities and events will stretch over two weekends to give visitors ample time to enjoy everything from fair food and arena events to carnival games and live music. 
    This week, the commissioners spoke with Billie Brown, fairgrounds events and operations manager, to discuss what’s new this year and how to plan your best visit to the Western Montana Fair.
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    Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!
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    National Legacy Conservation Center

    07/08/2026 | 29 mins.
    Sitting on 31 acres just west of the Missoula Airport is the only museum in the country dedicated to the history of the U.S. Forest Service. On July 17, the museum will open the National Conservation Legacy Center, which celebrates our public lands and the many groups and individuals who made them possible. The Legacy Center building is an ode to America’s forests and incorporates more than a dozen species of trees into the design.
    This week, the commissioners spoke with Lisa Tate, executive director of the National Museum of Forest Service History, about the project and the grand opening.
    Text us your thoughts and comments on this episode!
     
    Thank you to Missoula's Community Media Resource for podcast recording support!
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About The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners
The Missoula County commissioners host the "The Agenda" podcast, which aims to help county residents better understand how local government works and how it affects their lives. In each episode, the commissioners sit down with fellow staff, elected officials and community partners to discuss public sector projects and trending topics.The Communications Division at Missoula County produces "The Agenda" with support from Missoula Community Access Television. If you have something you’d like to add to the conversation, let us know at missoula.co/podcast.
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