Mad about Science: Sinkholes
By Brenden Bobby
Reader Columnist
Watch enough of the news and you’re bound to see a report pop up on a massive sinkhole opening in a semi-urban area and swallowing …
Tagged: mining
ICL releases new report on statewide mining and need for best practices
By Reader Staff
The Idaho Conservation League is announcing the release of a comprehensive report that outlines the environmental impacts of mining, provides an inventory of notable mining projects across …
Activation of international treaty brings hope for Idaho’s Kootenai River
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
The thought of Fernie, British Columbia conjures images of a quaint Rocky Mountain town that’s a haven for adventure and travelers; full of small-town charm, …
A quarter-century in the courts
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Twenty-five years is a long time to fight for any cause.
But if the past several decades have taught us anything, it’s that environmental issues …
Judge tosses out Hecla Mining lawsuit
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Hecla Mining Company suffered another setback this week in its efforts to set up new mines in western Montana.
The Associated Press reports District Judge …
Conservation groups request intervention in Hecla lawsuit
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Conservation groups are requesting to intervene in a lawsuit filed by Hecla Mining Company against Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
The request for intervention follows …
Exploratory drilling proposed near Lake Pend Oreille
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a pair of exploratory drilling holes proposed by Pend Oreille Silica, Inc.
Proposed for the southern …
Coalition challenges water pollution permit for Montanore Mine
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
A coalition of conservation groups filed a lawsuit on Tuesday asking a state district judge to overturn a water pollution discharge permit for the Montanore …
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