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Repair Progress! How Long Will There Be Low Water in Fresno Reservoir? 

Downrigger Dale dives into a fascinating (and slightly alarming) update on the sinking Fresno Dam, a mysterious reservoir whirlpool, and what it all means for folks near the water—click to listen!

Will Nelson Reservoir be Affected?  

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale dives into a fascinating (and slightly alarming) update on the sinking Fresno Dam, a mysterious reservoir whirlpool, and what it all means for folks near the water—click to listen!

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Links:

• Heads up, Hi-Line travelers! The Bureau of Reclamation will temporarily close Fresno Reservoir Road across Fresno Dam from Wednesday, June 25 through Wednesday, July 2. Click here for more info.

• For lots of information and updates about the Fresno Dam project click here.

• Questions for Steve Darlinton? Click here to email him.

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• Your buddy Downrigger Dale is happy to track down information for you as well. Click here to send him an email. While you are at it also let him know what other topics you would like him to tackle!

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