Politically motivated Koocanusa standard has negative consequences

We have listened intently for over a year as State regulators imposed a new, very stringent site-specific water quality standard for selenium in Lake Koocanusa, while reassuring those who live here that this unusual action is both scientifically justified and in our best interests.

As County Commissioners, we want to believe both assurances, but after a great deal of study and analysis the reality is, neither is valid...