Big Hole River group sues DEQ over water quality standards

Dispute over Big Hole River health spawns lawsuit

BUTTE, Mont. -- A dispute over the health of one of Southwest Montana's most popular fishing rivers has spawned a lawsuit to be heard later this week.

Upper Missouri Waterkeeper taking DEQ’s Big Hole River impairment decision to court

Upper Missouri Waterkeeper raises Clean Water Act claims against state regulator.

DEQ’s Big Hole impairment decision lands in court

Environmental group argues DEQ wrongfully relied on a 2021 law in its rejection of an impairment petition.

Big Hole River group sues DEQ over water quality standards

The Upper Missouri Waterkeeper has sued the Montana Department of Environmental Quality after DEQ rejected its petition for an impairment designation for the Big Hole River tied to nutrients pollution.

Group suing DEQ to classify Big Hole River as impaired due to nutrient pollution

BUTTE - A conservation group concerned about the health of the Big Hole River is taking legal action by asking the courts to require the DEQ to reverse a recent decision to not declare portions of this river as impaired due to alleged nutrient pollution.WATCH: Legal Battle Erupts Over Big Hole River's Environmental Health Legal battle erupts over Big Hole River's environmental healthThe action was filed in the First Judicial District by the grou…