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Reclamation Announces Summer Hours at Canyon Ferry Visitor Center

Media Contact: Paula A. Holwegner, (406) 247-7300, pholwegner@gp.usbr.gov
Mark Andersen, mandersen@gp.usbr.gov

For Release: May 13, 2008

The Bureau of Reclamation would like to invite the public to visit the Canyon Ferry Visitor Center during the 2008 recreation season. It will be open May 23 through September 1. The hours of operation are:

• Friday: 12:00 Noon to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Visitor Center is a two-room school house built in the early 1900's. It offers displays and a video about construction of the Canyon Ferry Dam and Reservoir and displays about Lewis and Clark's journey through Montana. In addition to the attractions in the Visitor Center, wildlife can be observed around the reservoir.

Any questions can be addressed to Nora Bruce at 406-475-3921.

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The Bureau of Reclamation is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of the Interior and is the nation's largest wholesale water supplier and second largest producer of hydroelectric power. Our facilities also provide substantial flood control, recreation opportunities, and environmental benefits. Visit our website at https://www.usbr.gov and follow us on Twitter @USBR; Facebook @bureau.of.reclamation; LinkedIn @Bureau of Reclamation; Instagram @bureau_of_reclamation; and YouTube @reclamation.

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