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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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.
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Risk the Smith? Not on Missoula’s watch.
Missoula’s City Council passes a resolution supporting the protection of Montana’s iconic Smith River. http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/keci/missoula-leaders-discuss-proposed-mining-near-smith-river/207781019
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The harsh reality of copper sulfide mining
Copper sulfide mining has well documented impacts on water quality. A peer-reviewed study has found that, even with modern technology, spills are all but inevitable and that water containment and treatment systems frequently fail, leading to significant impacts on water quality. For more information check out this copper mining fact sheet.