Water More Precious Than Gold

05/10/2026

Extractive Tyranny

04/11/2026

04/03/2026

The Blackfoot is more precious than gold. Always has been, always will be.

In 1998, Montanans voted 53% to 47% to support a citizen’s initiative, proposed by MEIC, to phase out open pit, cyanide-leach mining in Montana, which protected the Blackfoot River from the development of new open pit cyanide leach mines (such as the McDonald Gold Project).

Now, a new threat has emerged.

Sentinel Metals, an Australian company, has proposed a mining project in the headwaters of the Blackfoot River near Lincoln. The company is searching for gold, a metal used for jewelry and gold bars, with very few other applicable uses.

DEQ is accepting comments on the environmental assessment until April 13. An environmental assessment, however, is not nearly enough to fully consider the major implications of a potential gold mine in the headwaters of the Blackfoot River. Due to the exceptional fishery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and cultural significance of the Blackfoot River, a more in-depth environmental impact statement (EIS) is necessary to fully examine and consider the impacts that a large-scale mining project could have on the Blackfoot River.

Tell DEQ the Blackfoot is not the place for a gold mine. Submit your comment at MEIC's website: https://meic.org/bill-tracker/ #/246

02/10/2026

Contact the Senate!

01/01/2025

Check it out!

The landmark prohibition on mining in 2017, a world first, has been reversed by authoritarian leader Nayib Bukele but the move has met fierce resistance from environmentalists

12/28/2024

IN STOCK! Good news friends - all brands are now back in stock! A special shoutout to our volunteer superstar Gracie for her help with moving and stacking. In other good news, our updated website and online store are coming soon… stay tuned, stay hydrated.

12/18/2024

Mining threats near the Great Lakes

11/16/2024

Water More Precious than Gold - our best-seller and the beginning of our mission. Back in 1998, we wanted to see clean water in our watersheds and more accountability in local mining. Twenty-six years later, we've seen a lot of progress, but we're not done! Become an advocate for clean water and !