Smith River Protection
What can I do to help save the Smith?
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.
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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Scoping on Smith River mine begins
The 45 day scoping period of the Environmental Impact Statement for the Smith River mine started today, October 2nd. This process will determine what the DEQ needs to focus on and what the public is most concerned about when it comes to this mine. Now is the time to comment! For more information on the public…
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Bozeman Mayor issues Smith River protection proclamation
Bozeman Mayor Carson Taylor issued a proclamation at the September 25th Commission meeting in favor of protecting the Smith River. He joins Helena and Missoula whose City Commissions passed resolutions last year in favor of protecting the Smith River and skeptical of any mining activity in the Smith River watershed. To read the entire proclamation,…