Last year the Montana Legislature changed how it measures pollution in waterways saying the current numeric system is too difficult and costly to implement however Guy Asentzer head of Upper Missouri Riverkeepers says it is subjective and reactive. He says Montana is well-known for its outdoor recreation a seven-billion industry.
Changes May Be Coming To How Water-Quality Is Measured
A lawsuit has been dismissed that sought to overturn a 2019 law halting the state’s practice of acquiring partial water rights when water is diverted from private land onto state land. The suit contended the law harmed the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s ability to negotiate lease terms with respect to water rights and...