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Opponents Of Montana Mine Waste Initiative Rally In Butte

Opponents Of Montana Mine Waste Initiative Rally In Butte

Campaign contributions in the fight over Montana ballot initiative 186 have roughly doubled over the last month, most of that money is backing opponents of the initiative’s proposed new regulations on mining. MTPR's Nora saks reports from one of their events in Butte. 

On Wednesday night, Matt Vincent was busy hanging up a banner outside Butte Brewing Company, reading “Stop I-186!” in preparation for an event called “Eat, Drink, Save Mining!"

Inside, Vincent said he’s an environmental and political consultant.

I186 requires the DEQ to deny a permit for any new hardrock mines in Montana unless the reclamation plan provides clear and convincing evidence that the mine won't require perpetual treatment of water polluted by acid mine drainage or other contaminants.
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I186 requires the DEQ to deny a permit for any new hardrock mines in Montana unless the reclamation plan provides clear and convincing evidence that the mine won't require perpetual treatment of water polluted by acid mine drainage or other contaminants.

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