We Really Apologize for the Inconvenience

Exxon claims Yellowstone River spill limited but Governor doubtful, says company needs to look harder. 

Perhaps more interesting - Al Jazeera takes a stab at this particular coverage. 

Found @ Way Upstream

Update on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 12:33PM by El Guapo

Regulators warned Exxon of safety violations on now-ruptured pipeline. The line was also shut down in May due to high flows but for some reason not during the most recent high water.

LINK (Via: The Missoulian)

Update on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 8:13PM by El Guapo

Exxon Mobil Corp. acknowledged under political pressure Monday that the scope of its pipeline leak into the Yellowstone River could extend far beyond a 10-mile stretch of the famed waterway.

LINK (Via: MSNBC)

Oil spill in Yellowstone River

Photo Casey Page/Gazette Staff

An Exxon Mobile pipeline ruptured Friday Night releasing toxic oil for 30 minutes into the Yellowstone River. The release originated from a 12-inch crude pipeline that runs from Silver Tip to Billings.

The Billings Gazette is posting updates.

Update on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 9:52PM by El Guapo

Exxon officials have estimated that up to 42,000 gallons of crude oil escaped.

7th Annual Yellowstone River Clean Up

Via: Chi Wulff

I’ll tell you what, the special interests will make it catch-and-release only

A group of 30 anglers are upset about new regulations reducing the number and size of trout that can be caught on the Yellowstone River between Yellowstone National Park and Billings.

Fish, Wildlife and Park officials say better luck next time, point out the proposed change only garnered two comments when published back in August.

LINK (Via: The Billings Gazette)