[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6722]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                 RECOGNIZING SUN RIVER WATERSHED GROUP

 Mr. DAINES. Madam President, I rise to recognize Montana's Sun 
River Watershed Group from Cascade, MT, which was recently named one of 
four finalists for the 2015 North American Riverprize, a prestigious 
recognition from the International RiverFoundation. The award is meant 
to honor projects that have demonstrated excellence and diversity in 
river restoration.
  The Sun River Watershed Group was formed in 1994 and has since 
prioritized the management and restoration of the river. Nineteen years 
later, the project is still succeeding. The group has formed a 
collaborative effort to discuss and solve natural resource issues and 
has acted as a seamless liaison between management agencies and the 
public.
  Although the Sun River Watershed Group was not awarded the top prize, 
their tireless work makes all of Montana exceedingly proud. They should 
be commended for their dedication to restoring river flows to the Sun 
River as well as improving efficiency of water allocation for 
irrigation. To Montana, you are our winner for making our State a 
better place to live, work, and enjoy.

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