The Clark Fork River and its tributaries drain most of western Montana. The upper river and headwaters were heavily impacted by wastes from over a century of mining. Today, the area is the largest Superfund environmental clean-up site in the nation.
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Clark Fork Info > News > Archive > August 2008
August 26th, 2008:
Breaking news:
From the Clark Fork River Technical Assistance Committee (CFRTAC):
The judge has signed the consent decree for the Clark Fork River. This is an important step in the process of getting the river cleaned up. Now there is a 60 day appeal period followed by a 30 day period for funding to reach the state. The state will then have money to begin clean up work.
DOJ Press Release
Missoulian: McGrath: Court approves Clark Fork River Basin consent decree
August 25th, 2008:
Missoulian: Milltown sediments more toxic than previously thought
August 22nd, 2008:
Montana Standard: Blaze east of Townsend ‘burning actively’
Montana Standard: Montana lists first West Nile virus case this year
August 20th, 2008:
Montana Standard: Mountain lions killed in area
Montana Standard: Wind gusts fan fire
Montana Standard: State: Oil and gas leases will be buffered from rivers
August 18th, 2008:
EPA Milltown Site Update (pdf)
Montana Standard: Students help clean up Blacktail Creek
Montana Standard: Ways climate change affects Glacier Park
Montana Standard: Complaints of nuisance bears on rise
Montana Standard: Grizzlies return, mostly passing through
Montana Standard: Feds: No environmental impact with road widening on U.S. 2
Montana Standard: Lack of qualified teachers a dilemma for schools
Montana Standard: Officials praise new biofuels plant
Montana Standard: Montana DEQ issues asbestos warning
Montana Standard: Landowners want bridges
Missoulian: Glacier Park: The next century - Disappearing namesake may make pristine wilderness symbol of climate change (video link included in article)
Missoulian: On the stream - Trout not thriving after dam’s removal
Missoulian: Cleanup costs: State wants Stimson to pay $5 million to remove PCBs, other toxins at Bonner mill site (video link included in article)
August 5th, 2008:
Montana Standard: Butte teen falls into mine shaft
Montana Standard: Wildfire near Divide nears full containment
Missoulian: Stewardship catches on: Program teaches youth about fishing and nature
Missoulian: County receives forest road files
August 4th, 2008:
Montana Standard: Teachers, students evaluate nearly 100 reclaimed areas
Montana Standard: Virtual Historic Butte Web site available
Montana Standard: Ranch protects acreage
Montana Standard: ASARCO announces environmental cleanup deal
Montana Standard: Judge halts helicopter logging in grizzly habitat
Montana Standard: Portion of YNP trail reopens
Missoulian: Bitterroot fires not actively being fought
August 1st, 2008:
Montana Standard: Spark ignites Pump Station Fire
Missoulian: Mixed emotions at Montana Legacy Project meetings: Praise, questioning greet Plum Creek land deal talks in Lolo, Seeley Lake
Missoulian: State, ASARCO agree on $143 million for cleanup
Missoulian: Noms de Glacier: Names along park trail stem from Indian stories to history-making bears
Newwest.net: Navigating Development, Food & Soil in Missoula County
Newwest.net: Q & A with Plum Creek CEO Rick Holley