Caribou Clean Water Partnership

Caribou Clean Water Partnership Headlines

Agencies Ignore Public Concern and Scientist's Warnings in Mining Approval

The U.S. Forest Service and the BLM released a decision In June to allow the Smoky Canyon phosphate mine to expand along the Idaho/Wyoming boarder. The mine is already a Superfund Site due to selenium and other pollution. The decision to permit the mine expansion will cause additional selenium pollution and harm the economy and quality of life for many Idaho and Wyoming residents. Aware of the overwhelming public disapproval about the environmental damage the new mine activity will cause to public lands, the BLM has eliminated their normal public appeal process...

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NOW on PBS features phosphate mining and selenium pollution

On February 22nd the national program "Now on PBS" did a feature story on phosphate mining and selenium pollution in eastern Idaho. The story discussed the Idaho Roadless Rule and how it would increase phosphate mining and selenium pollution. To view the story click on the link below. Also look at the economic story that ranks Simplot as one of the ten worst polluters in the country.

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Read the Economic Report on the "Toxic Ten"

The Caribou Clean Water Partnership Steps Up Awareness Campaign

A grant has enabled the partnership to develop paid media to help spread awareness of the growing problem of selenium contamination in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Click the banners below to see the ads and read more information on the campaigns. Click links above to learn more by exploring our web site. A public comment period is now open on the final environmental impact statement for a large expansion of Simplot's Smoky Canyon Mine. Join the partnership today to get alerts and to act to protect future vital resources such as clean water.

This is a site created by and dedicated to the people who care about the rivers and streams in Caribou Country. Caribou Country is the area in and near Caribou National Forest in Idaho and Wyoming where residents and visitors alike enjoy some of the best mountain views, the best hunting and fishing, and a way of life we are willing to protect. This special place is at risk from selenium contamination due to irresponsible phosphate mining practices. This website was created to educate others about this place and the threats we face. We encourage all who visit to Join the Partnership and add your voice to call for the protection of Caribou Country water and the immediate clean up of the mines that threaten it.

Thank you for visiting. To reach the partnership call (208) 522-1048 or email us .

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