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Program

Environmental Restoration

The Restoration Program oversees and implements restoration and mitigation for historical and contemporary natural resources impacts due to the construction and operation of the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project, as specified in Section 7 of the Montana Water Rights Protection Act. The program also ensures compliance with mandatory federal and Tribal environmental regulations, such as NEPA and permitting.

Three workers in rubber boots set bundles of willow cuttings and logs along the bank of the Jocko River.
Lower Jocko J Brush bank treatments in the remediation area

5 projects

Projects

  • Jocko River Bison Range Reach Restoration Under way Jocko River
  • Twin Lakes Scheduled for 2023 North Fork Jocko and the Tabor Feeder Canal
  • Crow Creek Wetland Mitigation Completed Crow Creek and Lower Crow Reservoir
  • Crow Creek Wetland Restoration Under way Crow Creek and Lower Crow Reservoir
  • Wild Plum Landing Recreation Access Under way Across the Reservation Boat launch Environmental Assessment and FONSI published.