Number: 1981-33
WHEREAS, the Upper Missouri River in Montana is nationally-recognized for its high quality fishing and recreation; and
WHEREAS, several dams have been built on the Upper Missouri River, including Canyon Ferry dam near Helena, which have created reservoirs that are very popular for outdoor recreation; and
WHEREAS, these dams which are now being used for “base” electrical power generation are being considered by Congress for conversion to produce “peaking” electrical power generation; and
WHEREAS, conversion to “peaking” power would greatly diminish the high quality fisheries and recreation now present on the Upper Missouri River and its reservoirs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 26-29, 1981, in Norfolk, Virginia, hereby opposes the conversion of Canyon Ferry and other dams on the Upper Missouri River to peaking power facilities.