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News Highlights
McGrath: Court Approves Clark Fork River Basin Consent
Decree
HELENA – August 26, 2008 – Montana Attorney General Mike McGrath said that a federal court
has approved the settlement of the final natural resource damage claims for sites in the Clark Fork
River Basin and the environmental remediation claims for the Upper Clark Fork River.
Agreement Reached on ASARCO Sites
HELENA – July 31, 2008 – State officials and ASARCO LLC announced a settlement that, if
approved by the courts, will provide an additional $143 million to clean up industrial and mining sites
owned by ASARCO.
McGrath Releases Statement on District Court Decision
in Riverbed Rent Case
HELENA – June 16, 2008 – Montana Attorney General Mike McGrath released a statement on
a District Court decision on the state's case seeking riverbed rent from hydroelectric power-producing
companies.