County puts Blackfoot gravel pit proposal on hold
Missoula County has put a permit for a Blackfoot Valley gravel pit on hold in response to public concern.
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Residents worried about Blackfoot gravel pit send plea to county
More Blackfoot valley residents are becoming aware of a gravel pit proposed within yards of the Blackfoot River, and they’ve added their names to a petition asking the Missoula County Board of Commissioners for help.
Community opposition to Blackfoot River gravel pit grows
Another developer is poised to open a gravel pit in the Blackfoot watershed, so another community group has formed to stop the state and the county from approving it.
Clearwater residents, state debate gravel pit permit in court
Protect the Clearwater is fighting a gravel pit the state permitted between the Clearwater Wildlife Management Area and Elbow Lake near Clearwater Junction.
Lolo gravel pit neighbors file suit against Missoula County
The Carlton Protection Trust sued Missoula County and the County Board of Commissioners in Missoula County District Court over the commissioners' decision to allow the Hendrickson gravel pit to expand into an adjacent 80-acre property.
Clearwater gravel pit neighbors lose state SupCo appeal
The Montana Supreme Court has ruled against an injunction that stopped a gravel pit near Clearwater Junction, saying the neighbors challenging the pit used the wrong law.
Missoula County approves Bitterroot gravel pit variance
After six months and five hearings, the Missoula Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the expansion of a gravel pit in an area zoned only for residential development between Lolo and Florence.
Dueling attorneys debate water, zoning in Lolo gravel decision
Water rights, state law and other water-related issues took center stage in a hearing Thursday over whether Missoula County should grant a variance to allow a gravel pit south of Lolo room to expand in the years ahead.
DEQ review board balks at ruling on Clearwater gravel pit permit
Before handing down its decision, a state review board has asked an examiner to reinvestigate the details of a gravel pit near Clearwater Junction.
Lolo gravel pit decision on hold while parties attempt agreement
The proposed expansion of a gravel pit south of Lolo remains in limbo while the county has asked the pit owners and the neighbors to try to find a solution.