Joe Newman spent two months this summer at Camp Baker, the public put in to the Smith River, educating people about the proposed copper mine that threatens the health of the Smith River watershed. Read about his experience Giving a Voice to Rivers.
Montana Legislature fails to protect taxpayers, clean water
In a recent op-ed, Rep. Nate McConnell, D-Missoula, discusses hard rock mining, outdoor recreation in Montana and a common sense bill he brought to the 2017 Montana Legislature.
After failing three times, foreign-owned mining company, Tintina, finally clears its first hurtle
The company proposing a copper mine in the Smith River watershed has cleared its first regulatory hurdle. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has informed Tintina that its application for a permit to mine has met its completeness and compliance review. This triggers an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Black Butte Copper Project — a long review process that includes public comment and public hearings.
This fight is far from over. As Executive Director of Montana Trout Unlimited said ““The completeness review is a small step in a long process before metals will be dug out near Sheep Creek, the tributary of the Smith.”
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Montana Tunnels, responsible modern mining?
A stalled now hazardous open pit mine in Jefferson County, that owes around $5 million in back taxes to the county and is destroying westslope cutthroat trout habitat, is highlighted in a recent article.
Businesses join the fight to protect the Smith!
As Trout Unlimited continues the campaign opposing the proposed copper mine that threatens Montana’s famed Smith River, companies from around the country are stepping up to help. Read about what Upslope Brewery and Rep Your Water are doing to help protect our precious resource.
MTU supports HB 593 at the Legislature
Rep. Nate McConnell brought House Bill 593 before the House Natural Resources Committee on Monday, March 20, 2017. Read more in the Helena Independent Record and Montana Trout Unlimited’s legislative action alert.