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Montana sponsor seeks guarantee federal ownership and funding for Lower Yellowstone fish bypass
Summary
Rep. Downing and local irrigation manager James Brower argued HR 6568 would lock Bureau of Reclamation responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel, citing repeated erosion, high maintenance costs, and risk of shifting costs to roughly 300 farm families.
Rep. Downing and James Brower told the subcommittee HR 6568 would protect local farmers and recovery investments by affirming that the Bureau of Reclamation retains ownership, operational control, and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone Fish Bypass Channel. Brower, who manages the four irrigation districts served by the project, said the bypass is a federal ESA…
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