Missoula, MT – Recognizing the complex set of federal regulations which govern the operations of the Hungry Horse Project, and the reservoir’s wide-ranging impacts on the region, the governor emphasized the need for collaboration.
By July 11, Gov. Gianforte also requested an analysis of how much water could be available from the Hungry Horse Project, what impact the releases will have on water levels, and the projected timelines associated with possible releases.
“As you are aware, water levels in Montana’s Flathead Lake are dropping quickly and are expected to continue dropping in the coming days and weeks as temperatures rise. These low water levels present a significant threat to the economic vitality of the region.”
“In our phone call last week, you raised releases of water from the Bureau of Reclamation’s Hungry Horse Project, located upstream of Flathead Lake, as a potential solution,” the governor continued.
