Salmonid response to superfund remediation in Silver Bow Creek, Montana

Uncontrolled disposal of hard rock mining wastes in the Butte hill mining district of Montana, led to the extirpation of fish from Silver Bow Creek throughout the 20th century. Superfund remediation has been ongoing since 1998 and metal concentrations are reduced. However, water quality remains poor...

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Main Author: Naughton, Joseph Patrick
Language:en
Published: 2013
Online Access:http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2013/naughton/NaughtonJ0513.pdf