Don’t forget to submit your application for a 2018 Smith River float permit! Today, February 15, is the last day to do so. For more information, go to the Smith River State Park website.
Tintina to change name to Sandfire Resources
Proving how quickly and easily mining companies change name and ownership, Canadian based Tintina Resources will be changing it’s name to Sandfire Resources. Sandfire Resources is an Australian based company that has been buying up Tintina stock for the past few years and now owns close to 80% of the company.
1% for the Smith River
Remember that 1% of all Upslope craft lager sales go to protecting the Smith River. You can also find “Save the Smith” stickers in each Upslope variety pack in Montana, thanks to Rep Your Water!
TU releases “Not Mine, Ours” movie on the Smith River
Trout Unlimited’s film “Not Mine, Ours” recently premiered at the 16th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival to a captive audience including children, which also happen to be the stars of production.
Film maker, Trout Unlimited staffer, and dad Josh Duplechian made the film while on a spring-time Smith River float with Clara (5), Clare (5), Lucy Gray (7), Luke (7) and Gordon (7).
“Kids ask a lot of questions. I knew when making this film we needed children to lead the discussion about the Smith River,” Duplechian said. “Not only did the kids exceed our expectations, but they managed to have thoughtful conversations about what this river meant to them for five days straight. Each and every one of these kids should be proud of their natural curiosity and what it will do to help save our Smith River.”
Comments show most concerned about water and socioeconomic impacts
A recent Great Falls Tribune article, on the public hearing process for the Smith River mine, looks into the major concerns and issues the over 9,000 comments were focused on.
Smith River mine Scoping Report released
The Department of Environmental Quality has released the Scoping Report following the four public hearings. This document summarizes the comments and concerns that were raised at the public hearings. It can be viewed here