What does the project cost?

    The total project cost is $1.37 million, 95% of which is funded by state, federal and private grants. About $700,000 of dam removal costs is funded by FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Without its removal, FEMA estimates Rattlesnake Dam could cause more than $6 million in damages if it failed.

    Who are the project partners?

    Project Leads: City of Missoula, Trout Unlimited, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

    Project Partners:

    • Aquaterra Restoration
    • Chartlotte Martin Foundation
    • Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
    • FEMA
    • Grizzly Hackle
    • Headwaters Tree Care
    • Hewlett Foundation
    • JM Heritage Preservation
    • Knife River Corporation
    • Lolo National Forest
    • Missoula Conservation District
    • Montana Department Natural Resources and Conservation
    • Montana Trout Unlimited
    • Morrison-Maierle, Inc.
    • National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
    • Northwestern Energy
    • Patagonia, Inc.
    • Rabbitbrush Archaelogical Services
    • Resources Legacy Fund
    • River Design Group
    • Stockman Bank
    • The Conservation Alliance
    • University of Montana

    What is the construction timeline?

    • Cabin and Outbuilding Demolition            April/May 2020
    • Equipment Mobilization                                June 2020
    • Dewatering and Site Security                      July 2020
    • Demolition/Earthworks                                 July/Sept 2020
    • Stream Restoration                                         Sept/Oct 2020
    • Revegetation/Fencing                                   Oct/Nov 2020
    • Revegetation/Fencing                                   April/May 2021
    • Trail Development                                          Summer 2021
    • Kiosk/Interpretation                                      Summer 2021
    • Site Monitoring                                                 2021-2023