LOLO - Parts of Lolo Creek are drying up faster than the last days of summer.

Some stretches between U.S. Highway 93 and the Bitterroot River in Lolo have no water at all.

“Seeing really low water or no water in certain parts of Lolo Creek is unfortunately not too out of the ordinary. We're obviously in an extra-low water year. Drought is really impacting us,” said Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks spokeswoman Vivaca Crowser.

Crowser said it is not too unusual considering the low snowmelt and hot, dry weather this year. When the water level is already low, upstream irrigation can put added pressure on the creek. Crowser said FWP and other agencies work with water right-holders to balance their needs with those of the habitat.

“Lolo Creek is one example of many where we work with those tha

See Full Page