Montana Hydro License Gets Minor Tweak Request
Published Date: 7/1/2025
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Summary
NorthWestern Corporation wants to make some changes to its Missouri-Madison Hydroelectric Project in Montana, but these changes won’t affect how much power it produces. The public, local agencies, and tribes can share their thoughts or ask to get involved by July 28, 2025. This is a chance to weigh in on how the project operates without any big money or timing changes.
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