The project, which was overseen by the Mine Waste Cleanup Bureau of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, was judged to be successful. In 2006 the department received a National Award from the U.S. Office of Surface Mining in recognition of the work done for this project.
The project, managed by the Mine Waste Cleanup Bureau under the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, was considered successful. In 2006, the department received an award from the U.S. Office of Surface Mining for their work on this project.