Management team denies request to fill lake
A regional water management team on Friday opted not to alleviate Flathead Lake’s low water level by increasing flows out of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
Stay updated with breaking news from Systems Operational Request. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A regional water management team on Friday opted not to alleviate Flathead Lake’s low water level by increasing flows out of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
After deliberating for nearly two hours, members of the Columbia River Technical Management Team said the plan wouldn’t be compliant with state and federal laws, nor would it actually mitigate the negative effects of the lake being low.
The Bureau of Reclamation said any water release outside of 18 to the full pool mark could not be supported without significant research and studies on potential biological and ecological impacts.
A regional water management team on Friday opted not to alleviate Flathead Lake’s low water level by increasing flows out of Hungry Horse Reservoir.
A regional water management team has voted not to alleviate Flathead Lake’s water level, citing lack of data to make an informed decision.