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Crumbling roads, damaged trails, and aging campgrounds are among the maintenance needs facing Montana's public lands. State and congressional leaders say restoring a federal fund could help with the backlog before repairs get even more expensive. Comments from State Rep. Lyn Bennett, R-Columbia Falls; and Rebecca Knuffke, senior U.S. conservation officer, The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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