Daines Applauds Permit Extension of Lower Yellowstone Intake Irrigation Project

Press Release

Following a request from Senator Steve Daines, the Army Corps of Engineers today announced their plans to extend the permit for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project.

"The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project is critical to irrigate over 50,000 acres of cropland as planting season gets underway," Daines stated. "Our hardworking farmers and ranchers don't deserve any undue economic burdens. It's great to see the government prioritize this essential source of water for our farmers, ranchers and communities throughout northeastern Montana."

In September, Daines led the Montana and North Dakota Congressional delegations in urging the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation to prioritize the project.

The Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project is a major contributor to the economies of the region and provides water to 50,000 acres that produce sugar beets, barley, alfalfa, beans and other crops.

James Brower, the Project Manager for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project thanked Daines for his efforts to secure the permit extension.

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