Fort Peck Dam is in the news. On June 23 and 24, there will be a celebration at the dam to mark the anniversary of the dam. There will be a ceremony to honor the 59 workers who lost their lives and there will be several speakers and a picnic. For information about the celebration, go to the visit Montana website. http://visitmt.com/listing/categories_NET/MoreInfo.aspx?IDRRecordID=1883 It sounds like a great way to spend a summer weekend.
On a less cheerful note, Fort Peck Dam also made the news last week, when news sources reported that it would take 225 million dollars to repair the damages to Fort Peck Dam caused by last years heavy spring run off..
To learn more about the history of Fort Peck dam, go to http://www.fortpeckdam.com.
Another great way to experience the history of the dam is the PBS documentary that can be viewed at http://watch.montanapbs.org/video/2236176232 PBS is a wonderful source for information about Montana History. Please give them your support.
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