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The Montana Supreme Court has spoken and granted Sandfire’s permit, but 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 will continue to need your support in the coming years to protect this special place. Please visit our donation page to make a contribution today.

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A visual history of our fight to protect the Smith.

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  • Tintina to change name to Sandfire Resources

    Tintina Resources says effective February 2, 2018 company will change its company name from Tintina Resources INC to Sandfire Resources America INC. Proving how quickly and easily mining companies change name and ownership, Canadian based Tintina Resources will be changing it’s name to Sandfire Resources. Sandfire Resources is an Australian based company that has been…

  • 1% for the Smith River

    Remember that 1% of all Upslope craft lager sales go to protecting the Smith River. You can also find “Save the Smith” stickers in each Upslope variety pack in Montana, thanks to Rep Your Water!

  • TU releases “Not Mine, Ours” movie on the Smith River

    Trout Unlimited’s film “Not Mine, Ours” recently premiered at the 16th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival to a captive audience including children, which also happen to be the stars of production. Film maker, Trout Unlimited staffer, and dad Josh Duplechian made the film while on a spring-time Smith River float with Clara (5), Clare (5), Lucy…