The effect of altered streamflow on existing municipal and agricultural users of the Yellowstone River Basin, Montana /

The purpose of this study was to investigate adverse effects that a decrease in the accessibility of water would have on existing municipal and agricultural water users in the Yellowstone River basin of Montana. The decrease would result from reduced flows. The study focused on three municipalities...

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Alternate Title:Existing water users
Main Author: Brown, Mike
Additional Author(s):McBeath, Mel,
Corporate Contributor(s):Old West Regional Commission.

Montana. Water Resources Division.
Publisher:Water Resources Division, Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation,
Report Numbers:APA 4155 pt. 9
Series:Yellowstone impact study, technical report ; no. 9.
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to investigate adverse effects that a decrease in the accessibility of water would have on existing municipal and agricultural water users in the Yellowstone River basin of Montana. The decrease would result from reduced flows. The study focused on three municipalities (Billings, Miles City, and Glendive) that provide water for domestic and industrial uses and on numerous agricultural water diversions.
Physical Description:vii, 64 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Notes:"July 1977."
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-64).