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Blackfoot River at risk!

A foreign-owned mineral company is proposing to commercially mine the headwaters of the Blackfoot in search of gold. This has the potential to devastate the river, the fishery and all the economies and communities downstream. 

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting comments until April 13, 2026 on an environmental assessment of the project. However, for a project of this magnitude, with this level of concern, in this location, a simple environmental assessment is wholly insufficient.

Please join the Montana Wildlife Federation in expressing your concerns over this proposed mine and insisting that the DEQ initiate a full environmental impact statement (EIS) to fully analyze the potential impacts and weigh risks before proceeding. 

Take action now using this customizable letter. Please use your own words or add your own stories or connection to the Blackfoot River to help strengthen your comments.

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Jeff Lukas – MWF Elk Campaign Manager

Jeff Lukas

Conservation Director

Jeff Lukas is a passionate conservationist who has been fishing and hunting his entire life. Whether it’s floating a small stream chasing trout, pursuing elk in the high country, or waiting in a blind for ducks to set their wings, Jeff is always trying to bring more people afield to show them what we are trying to protect. He loves being in the arena, and he will never shy away from conversations about the beautiful and unique corners of Big Sky country.