About Us

Coalition for a Clean CFAC

We’re a grassroots Montana nonprofit fighting for comprehensive cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Superfund site. Since 2024, we’ve brought together concerned citizens, technical experts, and community leaders to protect the health of our community and the Flathead watershed.

Our Mission

To secure the comprehensive cleanup of the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC) Superfund site for the health, enjoyment, and economic benefit of the local community and the protection of the Flathead watershed.

What’s Happening Now

The US Dept of Justice lodged a Consent Decree (legal agreement between EPA and CFAC/Glencore) on July 7, 2026. The one-month public comment expired on August 6, 2026. Now we await court approval so that remedial design and construction can advance.

The EPA issued its Record of Decision in January 2025, approving Glencore’s plan to contain—not remove—toxic waste at the CFAC site.

The EPA’s Plan in Plain English:

Instead of hauling contaminated materials away, the plan keeps everything on-site:

  • Slurry Wall – An underground barrier to prevent toxin-laden groundwater from reaching the Flathead River. More.

  • Soil Consolidation – Excavate contaminated surface soil and move it into existing on-site landfills

  • Long-term Monitoring – Regular testing to check if containment systems are working

What Happens Next

  • Pending: Consent Decree (legal agreement between EPA and CFAC/Glencore).

  • 2027-2028: Construction estimated to begin

  • Ongoing: Our technical advisor reviews documents and designs, and participates in meetings with EPA, DEQ, and Glencore to push for stronger protections.

Donate

To make a donation, please send a check to:

Coalition for a Clean CFAC
1037 Raven Ln
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

We are a registered Montana nonprofit. Your contribution supports our advocacy work.

Contact Us

  • Mailing Address
    1037 Raven Ln
    Columbia Falls, MT 59912

  • coalition@cleancfac.org

Updates

See all updates

Documents

See all documents

Events

See all events