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.
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Environmental Restoration projects

Under way, 2025 to 2027
Jocko River Bison Range Reach Restoration
Jocko River along the Bison Range
Restoring 2.8 miles of the Jocko River to improve fish habitat, reconnect the floodplain and support healthier riparian and wetland ecosystems.
Completed, 2023
Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes, Tabor Feeder Canal
Restoring a heavily used Tribal recreation area to make up for public access affected by work on the Tabor Feeder Canal.