The Silver Bow County study commission voted Jan. 5 to add section 7.08 to the charter creating a Reclamation & Environmental Services department and a director position required to file quarterly Superfund reports; the language will be included in the preliminary report and reviewed by the county attorney.

State Department of Environmental Quality officials updated the Butte-Silver Bow Council on cleanup progress at the Montana Pole Superfund site, saying most contaminated soils have been isolated in a RCRA-compliant CAMU and that groundwater treatment may be needed long-term. Officials reported roughly $19 million in settlement funds held to operate

Experts propose targeted remediation plan to prepare contaminated site for commercial use.

Commissioner Walker addresses project status and funding security despite potential EPA budget reductions.

City officials provide updates on Superfund cleanup efforts and community engagement strategies.