HELENA—The summer of 2020 is looking a little different in the midst of a pandemic, but one thing remains the same—it’s wildfire season. Wildfire smoke can impact Montana air quality causing unhealthy air. “It’s important to protect your lungs during …
KALISPELL—Kalispell Public Schools announced the results of lead tests for Hedges Elementary School at a school board meeting on July 21, 2020. The tests were completed as part of the requirements of the new Lead in School Drinking Water rule and included …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued its Final Environmental Assessment and Decision Document for an updated reclamation plan at Montana Tunnels Mining, Inc. Montana Tunnels is an existing mine located approximately 25 miles …
Helena—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comments, and holding a remote public meeting, on a draft plan that determines the total maximum daily load (TMDLs) for metals in nine impaired stream segments within the Beaverhead …
Helena—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comments, and holding a remote public meeting, on a draft water quality improvement plan for 20 tributaries of the Madison River in Madison and Gallatin counties. The draft “Madison …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public comment to help guide preparation of a draft environmental assessment for a proposed tire monofill near Polson in Lake County. The new Class III tire monofill, proposed by Tire …
LIBBY—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will assume Operations and Maintenance (O&M) responsibilities from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Operable Units 4 and 7 at the Libby Superfund Site on July 1, 2020. The …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has responded to public comments and issued a conditional approval for Colstrip’s Revised Remedy Evaluation Report – Part One, Units 1&2 Stage I and II Evaporation Ponds. The report submitted by …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has awarded a $1 million grant to Mountain Line in Missoula to purchase two electric public transit buses and charging stations. Mountain Line is Missoula’s community bus service operated by the …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued its initial, Increment #1, reclamation bond determination for the Development Phase 1 activities proposed by Tintina Montana, Inc., on the Black Butte Copper Project. Tintina must submit a …
BIG TIMBER—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the Custer Gallatin National Forest are releasing a Draft Environmental Assessment for Sibanye Stillwater Mining Company’s East Boulder Mine to expand the Stage 6 tailings storage facility, …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has deemed the Old Clancy Elementary School’s former gymnasium as ready to repurpose as a community resource. The gym building is located on school property just west of the historic Old Red Brick …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has released its Record of Decision for Barretts Minerals, Inc (BMI) regarding an amendment application to expand the Regal Mine. BMI mines talc ore and has been in operation since 1972. Issuance of …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued its Decision Document for Montana Limestone Resources, LLC’s proposed limestone quarry and lime plant. The quarry and plant would be located about 2.5 miles west of Drummond, Mont., in …
HELENA – Helping local school districts to improve the health and safety of students, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing 14 grant awards through the Clean School Bus Replacement program. These grants will help school …
HELENA–The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued its Record of Decision for the permit applications submitted by Tintina Montana, Inc., for the Black Butte Copper Project. Tintina proposes to construct, operate, and reclaim a new …
HELENA—As Montanans increase their efforts to disinfect their homes, DEQ understands they will go through a lot of paper towels, disinfectant wipes, rags and other materials. Proper disposal of these items in the trash is important to help protect families …
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued its Record of Decision and rationale to allow for an additional 977 acres of new mining disturbance to recover approximately 72 million tons of coal at the Spring Creek Mine. Spring Creek …
HELENA—Residents and visitors of the Nevada Creek watershed will have an opportunity to learn about harmful algal blooms (HABs) and hear about ongoing prevention work at an upcoming public meeting. The Department of Environmental Quality and Department of …
Helena—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality released its Record of Decision (ROD) today that outlines the requirements for cleanup of the Mission Wye State Superfund Facility in Livingston, Mont. The cleanup includes required monitoring of the …
