Congressional Delegation Calla on Corps of Engineers to Prepare for Potential Flooding

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Steve Daines sent a press release today
announcing a letter to Brigadier General John Kem of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers calling on the Corps to provide members with
information about Missouri River flood prevention plans for the spring
thaw and actions the Corps has taken since the 2011 flooding to update
and repair infrastructure. The 2013-2014 levels of snowpack,
comparable to those of 2011 in the Central and Northern Rockies, have
raised concerns about high levels of spring runoff and ultimately the
threat of flooding on the Missouri River this year. Senator Tester and
Appointed Senator Walsh joined Daines in his action.



The members write, "We are hopeful that lessons learned in 2011 will
inform prudent decision-making on the part of the Corps. We believe
that a greater level of engagement and information sharing by the
Corps with states, tribes, local officials, and other federal agencies
is critical to informing river management decisions, particularly
under extreme conditions."