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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Blackfoot River Outfitters Memorial Float
On September 5, 2015 Matthew and Laura Churchman lost their newborn son William. At 32 weeks, they learned that, due to major abnormalities, his was not a life compatible outside the womb. His brief moment had a profound impact on their family and friends. Matthew manages Blackfoot River Outfitters Fly Shop in Missoula. Together with…
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Fort Belknap backs state in bad actor case over Zortman-Landsky pollution
Since 1999, $77 million has been poured into healing this injured landscape at the Zortman-Landusky mine sites, almost $50 million coming in public money. A great, in depth look into the long term impacts of irresponsible mining.
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Rally for the Rivers!
Plans are set! We will meet at 1pm and launch at 2pm on Saturday, August 25th. Launch sites will be: 1. Sha-Ron FAS on the Clark Fork 2. Meet at Sweetwater Fly Shop and launch from Carters Bridge on the Yellowstone 3. Wolf Creek Bridge FAS on the Missouri. Bring your boat, tube, SUP, kayak,…