EPA Responses to Dr. John Ray’s Emails

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:...

Demolition of Manganese Ore Bin at Butte Reduction Works

Watch Atlantic Richfield’s contractor complete demolition of the Manganese Ore Bin at Butte Reduction Works. These bins once stored manganese rich ore, some from the Nettie Mine, prior to additional processing. This work is being completed under the EPA approved Butte...

BRW Demolition Advisory

Atlantic Richfield crews will begin initial demolition and construction activities at Butte Reduction Works (BRW) the week of December 4th, 2023. Jacobs, Wasley Excavating and other contractors will be on site performing this work. Demolition is expected to conclude...

Remedial Activity Notice

Remedial activities will begin at the 300 block of Curtis Street starting tomorrow – Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Construction is anticipated to take 2-3 weeks to complete subject to weather conditions. Site preparation will begin with removal of debris and continue...

BPSOU RD/RA Progress Meeting

The next Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (BPSOU) Remedial Design/Remedial Action (RD/RA) Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Click to Join Nov 7 RD/RA Progress Meeting. Technical issues that occurred during the last meeting...

BPSOU Open House

Atlantic Richfield will be hosting an open house on Thursday, November 2 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for the Butte community to learn about the BPSOU Siting Study process. This will take place at the Copper Lounge in the Student Union Building at Montana Technological...