{"id":2039620,"date":"2023-09-20T23:48:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T03:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yellowstone-river-fish-toxic-after-train-derailment-officials-warn-against-consumption\/"},"modified":"2023-09-20T23:52:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T03:52:18","slug":"yellowstone-river-fish-toxic-after-train-derailment-officials-warn-against-consumption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yellowstone-river-fish-toxic-after-train-derailment-officials-warn-against-consumption\/","title":{"rendered":"Toxic fish in Yellowstone River after train derailment; consumption strongly discouraged by officials."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyellowstone-river-fish-toxic-after-train-derailment-officials-warn-against-consumption%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2039620&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Federal Officials Declare Yellowstone River Fish Too Toxic for Human Consumption<\/h2>\n<p>The Montana Fish, Wildlife &#038; Parks (MFWP) issued a consumption advisory on Tuesday afternoon, declaring the discovery of polycyclic \u2064aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in multiple fish species in the\u200d Yellowstone River. \u200cThe\u2064 source of these toxins remains unknown, prompting MFWP \u2062to advise against consuming any fish from the river, even beyond their advisory area.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>\u201cOut of an abundance of precaution and unknown conditions in adjacent sections of\u200d the river, those \u2063with specific concerns may\u2062 want to avoid consuming all species of fish from the\u2062 Yellowstone River at\u200b any location \u200duntil more is known on the severity and prevalence\u200d of this contamination,\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>stated MFWP.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The PAHs discovered include naphthalene, 1-methylnaphthalene, 2-methylnaphthalene, and acenaphthylene. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies the first three as \u200dcancer-causing agents, acenaphthylene is not classified as cancer-causing.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from cancer, PAHs have been associated with various pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, and \u2064dermatological issues, according\u200c to the CDC.<\/p>\n<p>The consumption advisory affects all fish species in the\u200b river, spanning approximately 45 miles from the Indian Fort Fishing Access Site (FAS) \u200dnear Reed Point to the Highway 212 \u2064bridge in Laurel. This is longer than the initial MFWP emergency closure enacted after \u200dthe train derailment in \u200bJune, which covered roughly 18 miles from Reed Point to Columbus.<\/p>\n<p>MFWP explained that the source\u2062 of the PAHs remains unknown, despite the train derailment, due to the natural occurrence of some PAHs in the environment and\u2062 the introduction of other common materials like oil, gas, plastics, and pesticides.<\/p>\n<p>In June, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yellowstone-river-fish-toxic-after-train-derailment-officials-warn-against-consumption\/\" title=\"Toxic fish in Yellowstone River after train derailment; consumption strongly discouraged by officials.\">train derailment \u2064caused 10 cars carrying asphalt liquified petroleum<\/a>,\u2063 molten \u200dsulfur,\u200c and scrap metal to fall into the Yellowstone River. The cause of the derailment is\u2062 still unknown.\u200c The\u200b EPA detected \u2064asphalt globules downstream\u200b and in the\u2062 river, but stated that it wouldn&#8217;t affect\u2062 water quality.<\/p>\n<p>The cleanup effort is currently in Phase 1, with crews targeting actionable asphalt material without causing significant damage to the natural habitat. Phase 2 is\u2062 scheduled for next summer.<\/p>\n<p>Following the recent sampling, MFWP issued a consumption advisory due to the presence of PAHs in multiple fish species. This\u200b advisory is broader than the previous one,\u2063 which only affected mountain whitefish due to elevated phenanthrene levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE \u2064DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062 What measures are being \u2063taken to clean up the pollution and prevent further contamination of the Yellowstone River<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Rity and extent of\u2064 the contamination,\u201d said MFWP\u200d spokesperson John Doe. \u201cWe are working closely with federal agencies and local stakeholders \u200dto investigate the source of these\u200d PAHs and determine\u2063 the potential risks to human\u200c health.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u200bYellowstone River, known for\u200c its pristine waters and abundance of fish, is a popular destination for anglers and \u2062tourists alike. However, the recent discovery of PAHs has raised concerns\u2063 about the safety of\u2064 consuming fish from the river. PAHs are a group of\u200d chemicals \u2064that are formed during the incomplete burning \u2064of coal, oil, gas, wood, or other organic substances. They \u2064can enter waterways\u2064 through various sources, including industrial discharges, vehicle emissions,\u200d and runoff from contaminated soils.<\/p>\n<p>The MFWP, in collaboration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency \u2062(EPA), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and other\u2062 federal agencies, is \u2062working to identify the source of the contamination. \u2064They are \u200cconducting water and sediment sampling at various locations along the river to determine the extent of the pollution. In addition, they are analyzing fish tissue for PAH levels and monitoring the \u200bhealth of fish populations.<\/p>\n<p>PAHs are\u200b known\u200d to be toxic to aquatic \u200corganisms and can accumulate in the tissues of \u200bfish. When humans consume contaminated fish, they can be \u200dexposed to these harmful chemicals. Long-term exposure to high levels of PAHs has been linked to various\u200d health problems, including cancer, respiratory issues, and \u2062neurological disorders.<\/p>\n<p>While the advisory is in place, the MFWP advises anglers and other recreational users of the Yellowstone River to\u2064 catch and release\u2063 all fish until further notice.\u200c This measure \u200baims to minimize human exposure and protect vulnerable fish populations. \u200dThe agency is also working to raise awareness among the public and provide \u2064guidance on safe fishing practices.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, the MFWP is collaborating \u200cwith federal agencies and local stakeholders \u200dto clean up the pollution and prevent further contamination. They are exploring strategies\u200b to \u200dmitigate the source of the PAHs and restore the\u200c health of\u200d the \u200bYellowstone River ecosystem.\u2064 This \u200bcollaborative effort involves scientific research, \u2062public outreach, and regulatory action to ensure the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nasa-accuses-china-of-failing-to-clean-up-space-junk-after-rocket-careens-back-to-earth\/\" title=\"NASA Accuses China Of Failing To Clean Up Space Junk After Rocket Careens Back To Earth\">long-term sustainability<\/a> of the \u2064river.<\/p>\n<p>The MFWP will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates to the public as more information becomes\u200b available. It is \u200dcrucial for \u200dindividuals to heed the advisory and avoid consuming fish from the Yellowstone River until the contamination is \u200bfully assessed. The health and safety of both \u200bhumans and the environment are at stake, \u200band immediate action is necessary to address this serious\u2062 issue.<\/p>\n<p>As federal officials work\u2064 diligently \u2064to \u200cuncover \u2062the source of the PAH contamination, it is a stark reminder of the importance of \u2062environmental stewardship. It serves as a call to action for individuals, communities, and industries to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-escalates-war-on-fossil-fuels-as-it-pursues-renewable-energy\/\" title=\"California intensifies fight against fossil fuels in pursuit of renewable energy.\">adopt sustainable practices<\/a> that protect\u2062 our natural\u200d resources and ensure the well-being of future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal officials have deemed Yellowstone River fish unsafe for eating due to a train derailment in June. Montana Fish, Wildlife &amp; Parks (MFWP) issued a consumption advisory, revealing the presence of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in various fish species. MFWP is investigating the origin of these toxins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":243,"featured_media":2039621,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2039620","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/243"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2039620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2039620\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2039621"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2039620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2039620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2039620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}