Judge nixes Blackfoot Clearwater gravel pit permit
A Missoula judge has ruled that a Blackfoot Valley gravel pit permit should be completely eliminated.
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Judge: No gravel pit settlement reached with county
A Missoula County judge ruled Missoula County jumped the gun when it assumed a settlement was reached regarding a Lolo gravel pit.
Lolo neighbors deny settlement in gravel pit case
Missoula County is claiming that it reached a settlement with neighbors regarding the expansion of a Lolo area gravel pit, but that’s news to the neighbors.
Judge: DEQ’s abbreviated gravel pit permitting is unconstitutiona
A Missoula County judge’s ruling could have implications for several gravel pits approved since 2021.
Settlement or not? Neighborhood, county at odds over gravel pit
A Bitterroot Valley organization remains at odds with Missoula County over a lawsuit surrounding the approved expansion of a Lolo gravel pit and whether a settlement agreement has been reached through mediation.
County reaches settlement with Bitterroot group over gravel pit
Missoula County this week approved a settlement agreement with a Lolo nonprofit surrounding the 2024 approval of Western Material's request to expand its gravel pit off Highway 93.
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.
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.