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NorthWestern Energy asks for public comment on recreation
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NorthWestern Energy asks for public comment on recreation

HELENA — NorthWestern Energy is seeking public input on recreational amenities and opportunities along the Missouri and Madison rivers.

The energy company owns and operates the Hebgen and Madison dams on the Madison River and seven dams on the Missouri River.

Since 2007, NorthWestern Energy, in partnership with the Missouri-Madison River Fund, has secured nearly $13 million in public recreation benefits as part of a federal permitting requirement to operate the dams.

Meetings are held:

September 23, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Hebgen Ranger District Office Meeting Room, 330 Gallatin Road, West Yellowstone

September 24, 6:00-8:00 PM Conference Room Madison Valley Public Library, 210 Main St., Ennis

Oct. 15, 6-8 p.m. Montana WILD Education Center Auditorium, 2668 Broadwater Ave., Helena

Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m. Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center theater, 4201 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls.