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Big Hole River Declared Impaired
Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality has officially labeled the Big Hole River as impaired, citing nutrient pollution, algae blooms, and plummeting trout numbers — a win for environmental advocates after years of legal pressure and stalled action. The designation, set to appear in next year’s federally required Water Quality Integrated Report, could trigger stricter pollution limits once EPA approval is granted. While the state defends its new narrative standards as more adaptive, critics argue they delay action until damage is done. Still, this landmark move marks a crucial step…
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