In a 5-2 decision, justices found the state complied with the Montana Water Use Act when it issued a permit for the Black Butte copper mine.
Amanda Eggert is a local journalist based in Montana, with her work appearing in various publications such as Montana Free Press, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and Clark Fork Valley Press, among others. She specializes in covering environmental and energy issues, as well as transportation and community news in the state of Montana.