
Smith River Protection
What can I do to help save the Smith?
While we await the final decision by the Montana Supreme Court, regardless of the outcome we will remain staunch defenders and watchdogs of the Smith. Additionally, we are working with Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks on identifying restoration opportunities to improve water quality and quantity for the future.
MTU continues to incur significant costs in our fight to defend the Smith. Please visit our donation page to make a contribution today.

Smith River Protection Timeline
A visual history of our fight to protect the Smith.


Learn More About the Smith River and the Mine
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MT Supreme Court Rules Against the Smith
Water-use permit for the Black Butte Copper Mine upheld by the Montana Supreme Court Court rules in favor of DNRC and a company that seeks to mine near the headwaters of the Smith River. In a blow to the Smith River and future generations, the Montana Supreme Court today upheld the water-use permit granted by the Department…