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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What happens when the ore is gone?
Mountain West News highlights what happens when mining operations close up shop. The legacy of hard rock mining continues to haunt the West. The boom and bust cycles of hard rock mining, poor regulation and the protection of bankruptcy shift costs to taxpayers and the environmental damage persists forever. Read more here.
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The Smith River needs your voice – comment on the draft EIS today.
The channels and braids mirror our veins, giving our hearts a purpose. The veins of copper ore are not where the real treasure lies. It is the alchemy of the river that will continue to change us infinitely if we let it – Laura Churchman Laura Churchman’s stirring op-ed strikes to the heart of why…
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Smith River guide urges MT DEQ to extend public comment period
Smith River guide John Kowalski’s push for more time and additional public opportunities to comment on the proposed Black Butte mine is spot on. The Smith River is too important for the DEQ to be rushing the public through the 796-page Environmental Impact Statement. Read John’s full op-ed in the Helena Independent Record.