The Residential Metals Abatement Program (RMAP) will continue cleaning up parks and play areas throughout Butte during the summer of 2024. This work will result in temporary park closures. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation while we complete this...
On April 3, 2024, EPA posted responses to emails received from Dr. John Ray on February 20th and 29th, and March 1st and 6th, 2024. EPA compiled all emails and corresponding responses into one document and can be found here:...
Beginning August 28th, Montana Department of Environmental Quality along with their contractors HydroGeoLic, Inc. and O’Keefe Drilling will be conducting a pre-design investigation (PDI) to resolve several data gaps in the Blacktail Creek Project Area. The first step is the sonic drilling investigation to delineate the lateral and vertical extent of contamination. DEQ plans to keep a Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. drilling schedule. The activity is expected to last 2 to 3 weeks. This work will not require closure of the walking path, and instead will redirect pedestrians as needed to ensure limited interruption to recreators.
XRF testing of the material will be conducted at Montana Pole for approximately one week after drilling. DEQ will be providing oversight during this time with Jon Babcock, Dave Bowers, and Logan Dudding rotating various days. If you have questions, please reach out and we will put you in contact with appropriate representatives.