(KPAX) Invasive zebra mussels were recently found on a boat passing through the Mission Valley. A boat from Chicago bound for Seattle was quarantined and decontaminated at the Ravalli watercraft inspection station operated by the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. An inspection found adult zebra mussels attached to the vessel … [Read more...] about Mussels found on boat at Mission Valley checkpoint after passing 2 other inspections

Local officials and environmental activists on Thursday spoke out against parts of proposed new rules for disposing radioactive oilfield waste in Montana, including one change quadrupling the allowable radioactivity of some wastes. “Eastern Montana does not deserve to become North Dakota’s dumping ground,” said Toni Chew of Deer Lodge. “Your proposal to increase the … [Read more...] about Montana proposes doubling allowable radioactive oilfield waste

The Missoula Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday approved, for the fourth year in a row, a special permit allowing use of the historic Lalonde Ranch for the annual Rolling Thunder Cyclocross Race, set for Nov. 2.  The primary staging area for the event is at Big Sky Brewing, but part of the course runs around the perimeter of the county's nearby ranch.  John … [Read more...] about Missoula County OKs use of historic Lalonde Ranch for cyclocross race

The Missoula County commissioners on Tuesday signed a letter to Sen. Jon Tester expressing their support for the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act, introduced by Tester in 2017 and reintroduced in 2019.  “In Missoula County, it is a welcome opportunity when we can show support for a wide-ranging proposal backed by diverse Montanans,” the letter states. “We are proud to … [Read more...] about Missoula County commissioners sign on as supporters of Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act

LINCOLN — It's one of the largest mine reclamation projects ever undertaken in Montana. While it will be years before state officials know how effective the Mike Horse Mine cleanup has been, there are already indications it is working, and developing new approaches that could help across the West. Five years ago, when Department of Environmental Quality, the U.S. Forest … [Read more...] about Mike Horse Mine cleanup on track; indications of improvement