BUTTE -- The estimated 3,000 to 4,000 snow geese that perished in December 2016 in the Berkeley Pit’s toxic water died of both heavy metals and sulfuric acid, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife ...

Montana Tech sampled Berkeley Pit water successfully for the first time last week from its remote control boat, shown in this photo taken July 19. Tech professor Bryce Hill said there were not too ...

BUTTE — The snow geese die-off in the Berkeley Pit late last year inspired Montana artist Nolan Salix to create a painting he hopes will encourage an in-depth look at all that happened. Two weeks ...

BUTTE — The Berkeley Pit could lead to new boating technology. A Montana Tech student is getting the go-ahead to build a one-of-a-kind remote control device that will allow an unmanned boat to float ...

Berkeley Pit Duaime said if ruptures in the Berkeley Pit walls occur due to an earthquake, the water inside will not drain out. The Berkeley Pit's water level is 5,321 feet above sea level. The lowest ...