The Flathead Conservation District ordered John and Stacy Ambler to dismantle their home near McDonald Creek, claiming they violated the Montana Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act. However, federal judge Kathleen DeSoto ruled in favor of the Amblers, emphasizing that the district does not have jurisdiction over their private property within Glacier National Park, which is federally regulated. The Amblers argued that state laws were not in effect since the Streambed Act was enacted post-establishment of the park. The future legal options for both the FCD and federal authorities remain uncertain after this ruling.
FCD lacks jurisdiction to enforce the Streambed Act on the Amblers' private inholding within Glacier National Park.
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