On April 30, 2021 Governor Gianforte signed the most egregious dirty water bill from this year’s Legislative Session, Senate Bill 358, into law, selling Montana and clean water down the river. SB 358 revises Montana’s water quality standards in two…
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Roadway De-Icer: Rubbing Salt in the Wounds
Yes, Montana salts its roads It’s a common misconception that Montana does not use salt on its roadways. In actuality, salt compound deicers have been used statewide since 1996, with an increase in tonnage applied each year. Before a winter…
Glampground on the Gallatin: New development in the floodplain is bad for the river
A Gallatin Gateway landowner is asking Gallatin County permission to build a glamorous campground (“Glampground”) retreat facility on the bank of the Gallatin River with 63 sites that will include running water, sewage, power and gas utilities, as well as…
Public Talking Points – EPA Regulatory Roll-Back Comments
This year, President Trump issued Executive Order 13777 (‘Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda) demanding that for every new regulation proposed, the government must eliminate two existing rules. On top of trying to remove the regulatory safeguards that industry finds too costly, the…
UMW profiled in American Angler
American Angler profiled Upper Missouri Waterkeeper in a new, recurring column on local river conservation called Grassroots. Check it out below and be sure to pick up a copy of the May/June 2016 issue!
Comments on Beaverhead Hydroelectric Proposal
Nearly 200 Comments Submitted to FERC – Protect the Beaverhead! For years there’s been a proposal to turn Clark Canyon Dam, the headwaters of the Beaverhead, into a hydroelectric facility. This February 2016 the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) solicited public comment on the…
Last Day to Comment on Beaverhead Hydroelectric Proposal, March 24th
The Beaverhead hydroelectric proposal lacks meaningful consideration of local water pollution events: tell FERC to protect downstream river health There is currently a proposal to turn Clark Canyon Dam, the headwaters of the Beaverhead, into a hydroelectric facility. The proposal requires a…
10 Questions with our Program Director
Earlier this month the popular fly fishing blog Chi Wulff interviewed our program director. 10 Questions with Wade Fellin, Upper Missouri Waterkeeper repost from MARK MCGLOTHLIN on Chiwulff.com MARCH 7, 2016 It’s our pleasure to bring this interview with Wade Fellin,…