A coalition of conservation groups in Idaho has filed a lawsuit against the state’s Department of Environmental Quality over an air quality permit issued for the Stibnite Mine. The mine, located in central Idaho, is a gold and antimony mine that has been the subject of controversy in recent years. The conservation groups, which include the Idaho Conservation League and the Save the South Fork Salmon River organization, argue that the permit does not do enough to protect the environment and public health. They claim that the mine’s operations will release harmful pollutants into the air, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. These pollutants can cause respiratory problems and other health issues, and can also harm local wildlife and ecosystems. The groups also argue that the permit does not require the mine to use the best available technology to control emissions, as required by state and federal law. The lawsuit alleges that the Department of Environmental Quality failed to properly consider the potential impacts of the mine on the environment and public health, and that the permit was issued without adequate public input. The conservation groups are seeking to have the permit revoked and to require the mine to undergo a more rigorous permitting process. The Stibnite Mine has been in operation since the 1990s, but has been closed in recent years due to environmental concerns. The mine’s owner, Perpetua Resources, has been working to restart operations and has obtained the necessary permits from state and federal regulators. However, the conservation groups argue that the permits do not do enough to protect the environment and public health, and that the mine’s operations will have significant and long-lasting impacts on the local ecosystem. The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges to the mine’s operations, and highlights the ongoing controversy over the project. The conservation groups are committed to protecting the environment and public health, and will continue to fight against the mine’s operations until their concerns are addressed. The outcome of the lawsuit is uncertain, but it is clear that the conservation groups will not back down in their efforts to protect the environment and public health. The Stibnite Mine is just one example of the many environmental challenges facing Idaho, and the lawsuit highlights the need for stronger protections for the state’s natural resources. The conservation groups are calling on state and federal regulators to take a closer look at the mine’s operations and to require more stringent protections for the environment and public health. The lawsuit is a significant development in the ongoing debate over the mine’s operations, and will likely have implications for the future of the project.