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Fill the Lake Act

H.R. 716 · 119th Congress · Jan 23, 2025 · Lineage

A BILL

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to ensure full pool levels of Flathead Lake in Montana in accordance with certain requirements, and for other purposes.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Fill the Lake Act”.

Sec. 2 Regulation of Pool Level of Flathead Lake

From June 15 through September 15 of each calendar year, the Secretary of the Interior shall ensure—
(1)
a minimum lake level in Flathead Lake of 2892’ MSL by providing the water from Hungry Horse Reservoir; and
(2)
a maximum lake level in Flathead Lake of 2893’ MSL by releasing excess water downstream.