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Resolution urges consideration of recreation, tourism in Flathead Lake management
Summary
Sen. Matt Regier’s SJ 18 asks water managers to weigh recreation and tourism alongside hydropower, fish and irrigation when setting lake levels. Local stakeholders including the National Organization to Save Flathead Lake and real-estate brokers testified in favor; executive action was deferred to Wednesday.
Senator Matt Regier told the House Natural Resources Committee that Senate Joint Resolution 18 seeks to ensure recreation and tourism are fairly considered alongside hydropower, fish and irrigation when managers set Flathead Lake levels. Regier introduced SJ 18 after summer lows in Flathead Lake limited boat access and affected businesses and homeowners in the Flathead Valley.
Carol James, president and founder of the National…
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