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Plans Relating to the Upper Jefferson River

Fishing restrictions enacted on SW Montana rivers

August 7, 2020

Warmer waters mean that several rivers in southwest Montana will close to fishing during the afternoon. “Hoot-owl” restrictions prohibit fishing … [Read more...]

NOTICE: The JRWC Drought Management Plan

August 7, 2016

The JRWC Drought Management Plan (DMP) for 2016 was triggered on August 1, 2016 when flows at the Twin Bridges USGS Gauging station dropped below 280 … [Read more...]

Drought Management Plan

July 1, 2016

JRWC Drought Management Plan Adopted 2013 For more information fill out our contact form. … [Read more...]

JRWC Restoration Plan

June 8, 2016

Guides JRWC's efforts for the next five years Council is opened to new ideas and initiatives Click Here to download or view the Restoration Plan … [Read more...]

Mountain Watershed & Aquatic Habitat Response to Climate Variability & Change

June 8, 2016

USGS proposes to develop a precipitation-runoff model (PRMS) PRMS will enable users to calculate streamflows in the Upper Missouri River and major … [Read more...]

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The JRWC meets monthly @ 4:00 pm on the first Thursday of each month however meeting dates are subject to change. To be informed about an upcoming meeting please contact us.

Recent NEWS & EVENTS

2019 Gary Chatriand Memorial Scholarship

NOTICE: The JRWC Drought Management Plan

Updated: Fishing restrictions put on Big Hole, Ruby, Beaverhead and Jefferson

National Water Information System

Jefferson River near Twin Bridges
Current Report

Jefferson River near Silver Star
Current Report

Jefferson River near Three Forks
Current Report

Big Hole R bl Hamilton Ditch nr Twin Bridges
Current Report

Beaverhead River at Twin Bridges
Current Report

Ruby River near Twin Bridges
Current Report

Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges
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Our efforts address the water quality and quantity, and its natural resource base.

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