The goals of this project are to develop a common understanding of the history of Beaverhead River flows and how they contrast with current management and flows; to foster better relationships and understanding of on-the-ground realities among irrigators, the fishing industry, and the general community; and to increase possibilities for collaboration on future projects. To move toward these goals, BWC will work with local and state partners to accomplish the following:

• Work with the Bureau of Reclamation, local irrigators, Montana FWP, and fishing industry representatives to develop public outreach materials (digital and print)  that address specific facts, partnerships and misunderstandings related to the management of Beaverhead River flows.
• Distribute these materials  in targeted (fly shop owners, local nonprofits) and general (articles, mailings, placement in local stores) ways to reach specific groups and the community.
• Use these materials as a starting point for community conversations about flow management and hold meetings to discuss the issue.