Milk River Project
The Lifeline of the Hi-Line
Ongoing Projects
Stay up-to-date as structures throughout the Milk River and St. Mary system move through the planning, design, and construction phases.
St. Mary Siphon Failure Updates
On June 17, 2024, the St. Mary Siphon failed, causing significant impacts to the Milk River Project. To stay informed clickĀ here.
MRJBOC is seeking qualified engineering firms for a multi-year General Engineering Services contract. Click here to apply.
What is the Milk River Project?
The Milk River Project is beyond remarkable. With over a century of successful operation, this engineering feat diverts water from the St. Mary River on the Blackfeet Reservation, flowing through northern Montana and Glacier National Park, and across southern Alberta, Canada. This project is a testament to the intricate canals, siphons, and diversions designed for a seamless flow of water. The Milk River Project is essential to fulfill Montana’s water demands, catering to eight irrigation districts, Reclamation pump contracts, private contracts, the Blackfeet and Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, and other living communities along the Milk River. The project has created numerous recreational opportunities for the surrounding inhabitants, contributing to the ecosystem’s prosperity and wildlife habitats. With such a prominent and successful project, the Milk River Project has proven to be a symbol of limitless possibilities.
Benefits to Montanaās Economy
How the Milk River Project has been providing to Northern Montana for over 100 years.
18,000
Residents provided drinking water
1,000,000
People fed annually
140,000
Ā Acres of irrigated lands
700+
Farms
729
River miles of wildlife habitat and recreation
Milk River Project Partners
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š Christmas may be over, but your tree can still do some good! š
If you have a real Christmas tree, the Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited Montana and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks can put it to use for a perch spawning habitat project in Fresno Reservoir.
š² Tree drop-off options:
ā¢ Leave trees at the Big Sandy dump site ā Bob Nelson will pick them up.
ā¢ Or drop them in the dumpster at 6th Avenue Memorial Park in Havre.
Thanks for helping support local fisheries and habitat projects.
š£ Happy New Year ā and donāt forget to get out and do some fishing!
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Happy Friday! We made it through a couple of days of 70+ mph winds and power outages, and the "biodome" held up great. Itās actually pretty toasty insideāaround 70 degrees. The only challenge right now is maneuvering materials in and out, but with a lot of wood, screws, and heavy plastic holding everything together, itās doing exactly what itās supposed to do.
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Single digits, baby! š
Before heading into the holidays, the NW Construction and Pro-Pipe Corporation crews hit a major milestone ā theyāve battled the wind and elements like absolute champs and are now down to single-digit pipe sections left to install.
As we head into the new year, pipe installation will slow slightly as the work shifts to the more technical side ā precision fitting, alignment, and coordination with Sletten to tie the pipe into the structures.
That said, this crew has knocked it out of the park, putting the project in an incredible position as we close out the year. Their drive, skill, and determination have set the stage for a strong finish.
Huge thank you for their dedication to this project and the technical expertise required to piece this system together ā infrastructure that will serve generations to come.
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Same theme youāve probably heard from us before ā the crews have been outstanding, but the wind up there really blows. š¬ļø
Yesterday, the Sletten crew poured wall lift #2 of 3āapproximately 220 cubic yardsāon the Hallās Coulee Inlet structure. With winds forecasted to reach 75+ mph, we made the decision to push Thursdayās pour to next week to keep safety first.
That next pour will be the final wall pour on the inlet, which is a big milestone and will allow backfilling to begin as weather permits ā making next week an important one.
You may notice what I like to call the ādance floorā on top has made an appearance again ā it provides a safe place for crews to work during pours, helps retain heat in colder temperatures, and offers some protection from the elements.
Weāre getting closer every day, and we truly canāt say enough about the hardworking men and women out there battling the elements and getting it done. šŖ
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Well, Mother Nature gave us a reality check today. āļø With treacherous roads, freezing rain, and tough conditions, we made the call to cancel our wall pour ā safety for the site and our crew always comes first.
Even with the change of plans, the team stayed busy and productive. Welcome to winter in the basin! The snow is starting to accumulate, and weāll gladly take that much-needed winter moisture.
Stay safe out there! šØļøš§
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