Ravalli County Officials to Pen Letters Opposing Proposed Sheep Creek Mine FAST-41 Designation

Ravalli County officials to pen letters opposing proposed Sheep Creek mine FAST-41 designation

Ravalli County Commissioners voted to pen a letter of opposition regarding the fast-tracking of the proposed Sheep Creek mine, but stopped short of opposing development of the mine itself.

Sheep Creek mine public meeting draws comments, concerns in Hamilton

We are taking a deeper look at a Monday public meeting about the proposed Sheep Creek mine and the project’s permitting review process.

Sheep Creek mine exploration in Bitterroot draws opposition

Some 36 people testified about the Sheep Creek mine exploration project, but no one spoke in favor of it, according to a count from the Ravalli County Commissioner's Office. (Keila Szpaller/The Daily Montanan)HAMILTON — With overwhelming support, Ravalli County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to oppose the placement of the Sheep Creek mining “exploration” project on a federal track designed to improve permitting efficiency. More than 500 …