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Committee hears bill to restore Montana streamgage program funding
Summary
Senate Natural Resources Committee heard Senate Bill 55, which would renew statutory support for the state's streamflow gauge network after several gauges lost federal support. Proponents said gauges provide real-time data needed for irrigation, recreation and water-rights administration; DNRC said no new funding is required at this time.
On behalf of the interim Water Policy Committee, a bill sponsor introduced Senate Bill 55 to the Montana Senate Natural Resources Committee to reinstate the state's statutory commitment to maintaining streamflow gauges.
The bill would reauthorize and affirm the state's role in supporting an integrated stream-gauge network after several U.S. Geological Survey gauges were discontinued. Proponents said the gauges provide critical, real-time flow data used by irrigators, water commissioners, recreationists and water-rights administrators.
Rayleigh Honeycu…
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