Water Quality
We developed a water quality and biological monitoring program for the Missouri and Madison Rivers to identify long-term trends and to evaluate the effects of operation and maintenance of the hydroelectric facilities on these rivers.
Missouri-Madison Hydro Project 2188
Welcome to the Missouri-Madison Project 2188 Coordination Site.
NorthWestern Energy owns and operates two dams (Hebgen & Madison) on the Madison River and seven dams (Hauser, Holter, Black Eagle, Rainbow, Cochrane, Rainbow, & Morony) on the Missouri River. NorthWestern is authorized to operate all nine facilities by the Project 2188 license issued by The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in September 2000. The FERC license specifies conditions for operation and maintenance of the project including conditions to protect environmental resources.
The purpose of this site is to provide information on NorthWestern Energy’s ongoing resource stewardship programs implemented in the 525-mile river corridor from West Yellowstone to Fort Peck Reservoir.
Wildlife Programs
Find information about our Missouri-Madison Wildlife Technical Advisory Committee (WildTAC)
Madison River Fisheries
NorthWestern Energy operates Hebgen and Madison dams on the Madison River and works diligently with individuals and agencies to protect, mitigate and enhance fisheries, wildlife, water quality and recreation in the Madison River drainage to offset any effects of dam operations.
Missouri River Fisheries
Learn more about our Missouri River Fisheries Technical Advisory Committee.
Recreation
NorthWestern Energy owns and operates two dams on the Madison River and seven dams on the Missouri River. Find information on our ongoing stewardship programs implemented in the 525-mile river corridor from West Yellowstone to Fort Peck Reservoir.
River Fund
The Missouri-Madison River Fund Grant Program helps address ongoing needs for public recreation in the Missouri-Madison Project Area.