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, overseen by the Mine Waste Cleanup Bureau within the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, was found to be successful. In 2006, the department earned a National Award from the U.S. Office of Surface Mining for their contributions to this project.