Explore the challenges facing the Elk/Kootenai Watershed in our upcoming webinar on Canadian coal pollution. Coal mining by mountaintop removal is causing high levels of nitrates and toxic selenium to pollute the watershed. This jeopardizes water quality, poses threats to aquatic life, and presents a potential hazard to human health.

Tribes, First Nations, and environmental advocates have expressed urgency for meaningful, collaborative action to protect the watershed’s health for future generations.

Presenters will include:
Genny Hoyle, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Environmental Director
Rich Janssen Jr, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department Head
Erin Sexton, University of Montana senior scientist
USGS WY-MT Water Science Center Staff
Jennifer Ekstrom, Idaho Conservation League North Idaho Waters Associate
Derf Johnson, Montana Environmental Information Center Deputy Director

Join us for this discussion as we examine the challenges, advocate for environmental justice, and call for cross-border action to safeguard the Elk/Kootenai Watershed. Your participation can raise awareness and foster collaboration for a sustainable and thriving future.

Registration is required.

This event will take place via Zoom at 4:00 pm MT/ 3:00 pm PT.