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FWP and local irrigation district seek $1.43M to upgrade Tongue River diversion and fish bypass channel

2221243 · February 3, 2025
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Summary

FWP region staff requested $1,430,000 to replace louvers at the Tongue & Yellowstone diversion (CD 60) and to modify the Muggly bypass channel to improve passage for larger migratory species while protecting irrigation infrastructure.

Fish, Wildlife & Parks region staff and local irrigation partners asked the subcommittees to fund a $1,430,000 project to upgrade the Tongue River diversion louvers and modify an existing bypass channel.

Region 7 Fisheries Manager Kenneth Backes described the project (CD 60) as a partnership with the T & Y Irrigation District to replace 28‑year‑old louvers that screen debris and protect canal infrastructure and…

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