NorthWestern Energy solicits input for recreation projects [Video]

GREAT FALLS — NorthWestern Energy hosted a public forum in Great Falls on Thursday, October 17, 2024, for people to provide input on recreational opportunities along the Missouri River.

NorthWestern Energy, in partnership with the public-private Missouri-Madison River Fund, have provided $6.4 million in grant funding for public recreation, leveraging $12.9 million in public recreation enhancements, since 2007.

NorthWestern Energy has also contributed $1.8 million in matching funds.

Since 2005, the energy company has helped fund 66 projects in the Great Falls area.

A summary of the Missouri-Madison Comprehensive Recreation Plan and projects, use history, access and opportunities was presented.

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Projects range from upkeep to construction, and have included maintaining the River’s Edge Trail, building picnic sites and fishing piers, and the shaded canopy at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.

The public added in their own wishlists. These included more camping sites like …