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Montana’s economy, which is why it is critically important to act when the State of Montana and the Technical Management Team (TMT) determine a preferred course of action.”

“Before your department acts, I request you directly consult with the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other impacted federal agencies to review the scope of its authority to release water from the Hungry Horse Project,” Gianforte added in a letter of his own. “If the Department of the Interior can identify a solution that would meet the requirements of federal law and regulation, the State of Montana stands ready to assist you.”

While Flathead Lake waits for federal action, FWP officials recommend dock owners and users closely watch lake levels to avoid property damage, and boaters should pay special attention to submerged hazards as the lake levels decrease.

To see the official USDA data on this year’s snowpack levels, visit: https://www. nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/ WCIS/AWS_PLOTS/ siteCharts/POR/WTEQ/ MT/Flattop%20Mtn..html

To see the current official surface water level of Flathead Lake gathered by USGS, visit: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/12371550/#parameterCode=00062&period=P7D

News from Sloane Stinson on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation

RONAN — This week, paving operations on the northbound lanes of US Highway 93 (US 93) will continue. Concrete crews will also be onsite, installing curb and sidewalk in the area around Dairy Queen and the southbound couplet - the short, 600-foot two-lane segment connecting 1st Avenue to US 93, just north of the Round Butte Road and US 93 intersection.

Installation of underground electrical conduit for the new streetlights and traffic signal at the Old US 93 and 3rd Avenue intersection is scheduled to begin.

North of the Old US 93 and 3rd Avenue intersection, crews are continuing to work on building the new road’s subbase, and milling operations are underway south of Baptiste Road. Drivers should anticipate traveling on a gravel surface through this section of the project area. Crews will be onsite tomorrow through Friday from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Spring Creek Road Update:

Work continues on the new approach to Lake Seed. Paving is anticipated to occur next week, and once complete, Spring Creek Road at US 93 will be permanently closed. The closure is expected to take place late in the week.

Round Butte Road Mill & Fill-Ronan:

The Round Butte Road resurfacing project is complete. The project began at the intersection of Round