Atlantic Richfield will continue demolition at the Butte Reduction Works (BRW) starting in late May and concluding by late Summer of 2025. Please follow the link for more information: AR demolition and disposal at Butte Reduction Works (FAQs and map) - May 2025
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Atlantic Richfield to continue demolition and disposal activities at the Butte Reduction Works
Atlantic Richfield will continue demolition at Butte Reduction Works (BRW) to support remediation of BRW and subsequent construction of the Silver Bow Creek Conservation Area. Construction crews will demolish segments of the slag wall immediately adjacent to Montana...
Remedial Activities at Belle of Butte Site
Beginning in late November of 2024, reclamation will begin at the Belle of Butte site. The Belle of Butte site is located in Walkerville on North Main and East Clark Streets. Dunn Street and East Clark Street Park Closure Signs
Proposed Plan for Lead Cleanup
The Proposed Plan for Lead Cleanup can be found at the following link: Silver Bow Creek - Butte Area Site | US EPA
Atlantic Richfield to Begin Grove Gulch Sedimentation Bay Construction
What is happening? Atlantic Richfield is starting construction at the Grove Gulch project site immediately south of I-90, east of Lexington Avenue. This work is being conducted in accordance with the Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (BPSOU) Consent Decree (EPA...
Design Investigation Along the Upper Silver Bow Creek Trail
Atlantic Richfield Company is conducting a design investigation along the upper Silver Bow Creek trail, adjacent to Harrison Avenue and the Butte Civic Center. The purpose of the investigation is to collect geotechnical data that will be used to support the design of...
Summer 2024 Park Clean Up Notice of Temporary Closures
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...
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...