DEQ

Fortunately, air quality professionals have received federal money to help people out.

With recent state legislation having cut environmental regulations, the only tool communities have to stop gravel pit proposals is zoning.

For those concerned about possible pollution of waters in the area, Schlepp said the company has helped to create a non-profit to provide oversight of the mine.

Missoula’s air quality is showing signs of approval and may get a breath of fresh air from the EPA .

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has ordered a trucking company to cease operations in the eastern part of the state.