Zinke, Daines Urge Bureau of Reclamation to Increase Flow Form Hungry Horse, Prevent Catastrophic Impacts on Flathead Lake
July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 10, 2023, and a letter:
Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke urged Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to increase the release of water from Hungry Horse Reservoir to stabilize water levels in Flathead Lake ahead of the lake reaching historically low pool levels. Due to a rapid runoff and laws requiring the minimum flow at the SKQ Dam, the lake is expected to be 18-inc . . .
Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke urged Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to increase the release of water from Hungry Horse Reservoir to stabilize water levels in Flathead Lake ahead of the lake reaching historically low pool levels. Due to a rapid runoff and laws requiring the minimum flow at the SKQ Dam, the lake is expected to be 18-inc . . .