Water conservation needed as the Blackfoot River ran low in western Montana
6/27/2024 9:32:01 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Lewis and Clark County, MT
Missoula County, MT
Powell County, MT
Start Date: 6/27/2024
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The Blackfoot River was low enough that almost 90 irrigators were asked to forgo drawing water from the river. Anglers were asked to avoid fishing in the heat of the day and to use artificial lures and simple hooks that are less damaging to the fish.
KPAX (Missoula, Mont.), June 27, 2024
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