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Madison County reads letter supporting Pennington Bridge restoration, pledges roughly $30,000
Summary
The board read a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation supporting the Pennington Bridge restoration near Twin Bridges, noting county partnership with the Big Hole Watershed Committee and an approximate county contribution of $30,000 toward the project.
The chair read a letter dated July 28, 2026, addressed to the Bureau of Reclamation's Financial Assistance Operation Section expressing Madison County's support for the Pennington Bridge restoration project near Twin Bridges. The letter stated the county "supports the Big Hole Watershed Committee's effort and the Pennington Bridge project to improve irrigation systems, floodplain connectivity, public safety, and fish habitat."
The letter said that "Madison County can contribute approximately $30,000 to the project" and asked reviewers of the renewable-resource grant application to consider the lasting benefits for the lower river's natural resources, reduced sedimentation and enhanced aquatic habitat. The chair read that the county is acting in partnership with the Big Hole Watershed Committee and has agreed to the submittal and content of the application.
Commissioners acknowledged the letter and there was no formal roll-call vote recorded on the floor during the reading. The chair closed the item after asking staff to inform the public and post the letter online.
