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Senate resolution seeks state attention to Flathead Lake water levels
Summary
Senator Matt Regier introduced Senate Joint Resolution 18 asking the Legislature and state agencies to emphasize Flathead Lake water levels in upcoming regional water negotiations; supporters cited local economic harm and urged inclusion of Flathead Valley interests in broader Columbia River Basin discussions.
Senator Matt Regier, sponsor of Senate Joint Resolution 18, told the Senate Natural Resources Committee that the measure is intended to highlight the economic and recreational importance of Flathead Lake as negotiations over river and reservoir operations continue.
Regier said Flathead Lake’s low pool two years ago left some residents and businesses unable to put boats in the water and imposed “ripple effects” across the local tourism and recreation economy. He said the resolution…
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