CSKT issues fish consumption warning for three rivers
The Noxon Bridge over the Clark Fork River in Noxon on Wednesday, Oct. 9. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
Casey Kreider
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are advising all tribal members to avoid consuming all species and sizes of fish harvested from the lower Clark Fork River from the Bitterroot River near Missoula to the Flathead River near Paradise.
Recent testing has confirmed the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins and furans in fish at levels that are unsafe for consumption by tribal peoples, according to a press release sent Tuesday.
“This is a precaution rooted in science and our responsibility to protect tribal health and well-being. We urge our people to stay informed and make safe choices,” said Tom McDonald, CSKT Council vice-chair.
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