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Council approves framework for five-year master water service agreement with Trout Unlimited and NRD

Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners · May 7, 2026
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Summary

Butte-Silver Bow approved a five-year master water service agreement framework allowing coordinated releases to Trout Unlimited and the Natural Resource Damage program; the agreement sets procedures for annual pricing negotiations and a 45-day notice process for releases.

The council concurred May 6 with a proposed five-year master water service agreement framework between Butte-Silver Bow, Trout Unlimited and the Natural Resource Damage (NRD) program designed to coordinate water releases for aquatic-resource benefits and allow partners to secure funding.

Public Works director Mark Neri said the master agreement standardizes a process the…

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