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• EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  Releases remained below Pre-Pandemic levels, including a decrease of 12.7% in production-related waste since 2012

  EPA News Release: EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• EPA will review Butte health data to identify potential gaps; commits to increased transparency and community engagement  

  EPA to host public meeting in the coming weeks 

  EPA News Release: EPA will review Butte health data to identify potential gaps; commits to increased transparency and community engagement  

  • Release Date: March 14, 2023

• EPA announces additional $65 million for Superfund cleanup projects at Montana mining sites

  Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to be used at three Superfund sites will ensure a safer, cleaner, and pollution-free future for local communities

  EPA News Release: EPA announces additional $65 million for Superfund cleanup projects at Montana mining sites

  • Release Date: March 7, 2023

• EPA awards $70,675 to Chippewa Cree Tribe in Montana for Solid Waste Management

  Improved solid waste management on the Rocky Boys Indian Reservation will increase recovery of valuable materials, educate the public, and decrease illegal dumping

  EPA News Release: EPA awards $70,675 to Chippewa Cree Tribe in Montana for Solid Waste Management

  • Release Date: March 3, 2023

• City of Harlowton, Montana receives $500,000 to cleanup and revitalize former railyard and depot property 

  City among 265 communities nationwide nationwide to receive Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to help build a better America while advancing environmental justice 

  EPA News Release: City of Harlowton, Montana receives $500,000 to cleanup and revitalize former railyard and depot property 

  • Release Date: May 12, 2022

• Fort Belknap Indian Community receives $500,000 grant to cleanup and reuse properties 

  Fort Belknap among 265 communities nationwide to receive Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to help build a better America while advancing environmental justice 

  EPA News Release: Fort Belknap Indian Community receives $500,000 grant to cleanup and reuse properties 

  • Release Date: May 12, 2022

• Montana Department of Environmental Quality receives $2M to boost property assessment and cleanup in communities, including Anaconda, Billings and Libby 

  Montana DEQ among 265 recipients nationwide to receive Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to help build a better America while advancing environmental justice 

  EPA News Release: Montana Department of Environmental Quality receives $2M to boost property assessment and cleanup in communities, including Anaconda, Billings and Libby 

  • Release Date: May 12, 2022

• Big Sky Economic Development Authority receives $500,000 for property assessment, cleanup and redevelopment in East Billings, Mont.  

  BSED among 265 recipients nationwide to receive Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to help build a better America while advancing environmental justice   

  EPA News Release: Big Sky Economic Development Authority receives $500,000 for property assessment, cleanup and redevelopment in East Billings, Mont.  

  • Release Date: May 12, 2022

• Northern Cheyenne Tribe receives $448,199 for property assessment, cleanup and reuse 

  Tribe among 265 communities nationwide communities to receive Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to help build a better America while advancing environmental justice  

  EPA News Release: Northern Cheyenne Tribe receives $448,199 for property assessment, cleanup and reuse 

  • Release Date: May 12, 2022

• Four Montana organizations to receive nearly $10 million to advance environmental cleanups

  SMDC, GFDA, Bear Paw Development and HRCD among 265 nationwide to receive Brownfields Cleanup, Assessment and Revolving Loan Fund Grants to help build a better America while advancing environmental justice

  EPA News Release: Four Montana organizations to receive nearly $10 million to advance environmental cleanups

  • Release Date: May 12, 2022