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Ennis, Mont. – April 22, 2025 – NorthWestern Energy is hosting a public meeting from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 at the El Western, 4784 U.S. Highway 287 in Ennis to discuss topics related to the Madison River. Topics to be discussed include: snowpack and streamflow forecasts for the Madison River, fish populations and the projects sponsored by the Madison Fisheries Technical Advisory Committee, flushing flows for spawning habitat and recreation projects in the Madison River corridor.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions and visit with NorthWestern Energy employees and the company’s Madison River partners.

NorthWestern owns and operates Hebgen and Madison dams on the Madison River under a license issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The operation of the hydroelectric facilities play a significant role in managing streamflow on the Madison River.

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