Best Management Practices
A large part of the educational program focuses on best management practices (BMP) awareness. ARP teaches the public what to look for and what to do if someone encounters vermiculite in their yard or vermiculite containing insulation within the house.
ARP staff makes site visits to schools, construction sites, and homes to help the public manage LA contamination. ARP developed brochures that contain BMP and information about reducing exposure, working in exterior and interior conditions, demolition activities, recommended steps for do-it-yourself projects, yard work and gardening.
BMP Resource Sheets
Below is a list of available BMP sheets you can download to learn more.
Flood Damage
Damage caused by the recent flooding in December of 2025 has raised concerns regarding shifting or mobilization of mine-related asbestos-containing soils. This flyer contains information about managing and disposing of vermiculite insulation and soils.
Montana811
The Asbestos Resource Program is notified for every Montana811 locate request within Libby/Troy areas to provide residents or contractors with available information about the EPA’s Superfund investigations and if Libby Amphibole Asbestos may be encountered at a property.
Reducing Asbestos Exposure
Libby amphibole asbestos (LA) is a naturally occurring mineral but should be handled with extreme care. Exposure to LA can lead to serious asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis, lung cancer or mesothelioma.
Demolition Activities
It is possible that you might unexpectedly find vermiculite after starting your demolition project. It is strongly recommended you not to disturb it in any way that might cause LA to become airborne. This flyer contains information on what to do if you are tearing down structures that contain vermiculite or asbestos.
Contractors & Tradesmen Working Outdoors
For several decades, vermiculite was commonly used in and around homes in Lincoln County for a variety of applications, including as a soil additive and construction aggregate. This flyer tells you what to look for and what to do if you find vermiculite outside.
Contractors & Tradesmen Working Indoors
For several decades, vermiculite was commonly used in and around homes in Lincoln County for a variety of applications, including attic insulation. This flyer tells you what to do if you find vermiculite and asbestos in a home or business.
Landscaping & Gardening Activities
This flyer contains information on what to do if you are working in your yard and come across soil that contains vermiculite or asbestos.
Lincoln County Do-it-Yourselfers
This flyer contains information on what to do if you find vermiculite or asbestos in or around your home or business.
Libby and Troy Residents
This flyer contains information for Libby and Troy residents on dealing with vermiculite and asbestos in or around your home or business. It deals with avoiding exposure, protecting yourself and some common encounters you may have when working in your home or yard.
13 Simple Steps to Protect from LA
Reducing contact with disturbed, contaminated soil is important in reducing your exposure to LA. LA poses the greatest threat when it is airborne. This flyer gives some common sense tips on avoiding exposure to LA on your property.