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The Center for Biological Diversity has filed notice of its intent to sue the Forest Service over approval of the 48,486-acre Mud Creek Project on the Bitterroot National Forest.
While companies exploring the area tout the potential for a multi-billion dollar operation, community members fear for the environment and their way of life.
The NOI stated that the companies hoped to begin work on May 1 and complete work by Oct. 20.
There are 14 rivers on the list now, a meteoric rise from just a week ago.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has enacted "Hoot Owl" fishing restrictions for parts of the Bitterroot and Clark Fork rivers.