The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is coming back to town to give us a formal update on the BN Livingston Shop Complex cleanup. This event deserves a big turnout from the community. The 2026 update was published yesterday.

In Summary: In March 2026, BNSF installed two additional monitoring wells (one alluvial and one shallow bedrock) and five vapor monitoring points to address data gaps. DEQ has mandated BNSF to update the first site risk assessment in 1993 to account for new contaminants, updated toxicity standards, and the impact of previous cleanup efforts. Expected by late 2026, this assessment will identify remaining "unacceptable risk" areas and establish updated cleanup levels, and include a formal period for public comment.

What: DEQ Presentation on the BNSF Shop Complex

When: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Park County Senior Center (206 S Main St) or ZOOM

The evening will start with a presentation by the DEQ, followed by a Q&A session where you can ask questions directly.