Lake 17: Diverting water from a stream to add more water to the reservoir. Currently working with USDA on this. Section Creek is an ephemeral stream; capture the water while it’s running, after precipitation events. Lake 17 was built as a livestock watering pond, but is now also significant for a number of migratory bird species. During the current severe drought (2021) the lake almost dried up. Dredging to make the lake deeper might be an option for increasing permanence of the lake.
Tribe: Fort Belknap Indian Community
View Source Document: Fort Belknap Indian Community Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Year: 2023
Climate Hazards
Changing Water FlowsChanging, Altered, and/or Missing Seasons
Decreasing Water Quantity
Drought
Extreme Heat
Extreme Weather and Climate Variability
Shifting and Loss of Habitats, Species, and Ecosystems
