A stalled now hazardous open pit mine in Jefferson County, that owes around $5 million in back taxes to the county and is destroying westslope cutthroat trout habitat, is highlighted in a recent article.
Businesses join the fight to protect the Smith!
As Trout Unlimited continues the campaign opposing the proposed copper mine that threatens Montana’s famed Smith River, companies from around the country are stepping up to help. Read about what Upslope Brewery and Rep Your Water are doing to help protect our precious resource.
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.
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
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.
Helena City Commission passes resolution.
The Helena City Commission has adopts Smith River resolution recognizing the importance of the Smith River to Helena’s economy. Read more.