PUBLIC NOTICE
Montana Trout Unlimited has submitted a floodplain development permit application for a project on property owned by Barrick Gold – Golden Sunlight Mine (GSM) located within Section 35, Township 2 North, Range 3 West. As stated in the application materials, the primary purpose of the proposed project is to restore natural fluvial processes and improve ecological function within a lower reach of the Boulder River. Specific project goals include enhancing aquatic habitat and fish passage, restoring natural channel morphology, reestablishing riparian and wetland habitat, and improving water quality parameters such as flow regime, sediment transport, and turbidity.
The applicant is requesting a Nationwide Permit 27 from the Army Corps, a 310 Permit from the Conservation District, and a local Floodplain Development Permit from Jefferson County. It is anticipated that 318 Authorization will be issued during the 310-review process.
The complete application and associated materials submitted to Jefferson County are on file and available for viewing at the Jefferson County Planning Department located in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Boulder, Montana. Comments concerning the requested floodplain permit must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of this notice or by January 29, 2026. Mail comments to Jefferson County Planning Dept, Attn: Floodplain Administrator, PO Box H, Boulder, MT, 59632 or e-mail to lhintz@jeffersoncounty-mt.gov
Legal 26-006 Published in The Monitor January 14, 2026 MNAXLP
