Montana Ag Network: Milk River Is Now Flowing, but Drought Challenges Remain

Milk River rising after repairs completed months early to Montana siphon

Milk River water flows are making a significant return now that repairs to a Montana siphon have finished.

Montana Ag Network: Milk River is now flowing, but drought challenges remain

Water from the St. Mary River has finally reached the Milk River after repairs to a critical siphon were completed three months ahead of schedule. However, farmers and ranchers along Montana's Hi-Line still face significant challenges from ongoing drought conditions."Just the lifeline of the Hi-Line. I mean, you just...you can't live without water," Rod Karst said.WATCH THE VIDEO: Montana Ag Network: Milk River water returns, but drought challen…

St. Mary Siphon Repairs Complete

The construction to replace the failed St. Mary Canal Siphon is complete and the Bureau of Reclamation has started operations to resume water deliveries into the Milk River. Completing the St. Mary Siphon is the first step to restoring critical water supply to more than 110,000 acres of farmland and multiple municipalities across north-central Montana. “Getting this siphon back online within a yea...

A Milestone in Motion: St. Mary Siphon Back Online and Headed for the Milk River

What a day!!!! Just as the sun was setting over Babb, MT around 10 PM on June 25, the first surge of water began its climb through the newly replaced St. Mary siphon outlet-marking a major milestone on its journey to the Milk River. From here, it will wind its way down the St. Mary Canal and eventually reach the North Fork of the Milk River where it will make its journey through Canada before it...