The owner of a sprawling, long-shuttered aluminum plant in Columbia Falls has agreed to pay $57.6 million to mitigate pollution associated with decades of aluminum smelting.
Amanda Eggert is an Environmental Reporter at Montana Free Press. With a background in print journalism and experience as a wildland firefighter, Amanda focuses on themes such as climate change, water management, and agriculture, exploring the intricate relationship between these areas and their impact on local communities. Her work has been featured in numerous outlets, including The MSU Exponent, Missoulian/Ravalli Republic, and High Country News.










