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Reclamation to Rehabilitate Riverside Campground

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

For Release: June 14, 2011

BILLINGS, MONT. -- The Bureau of Reclamation recently awarded a contract to Helena Sand and Gravel of Helena, Montana, to rehabilitate Riverside Campground near Canyon Ferry Reservoir. The construction work will begin July 5 and is expected to be completed in November.

The construction work will include earthwork, roadway and campsite construction, paving and chip sealing roadways, constructing a group use shelter, and installing a universally accessible floating dock.

Riverside Campground, including the boat ramp, will be closed during the renovation. Visitors will be required to vacate the campground prior to the morning of July 5. Fishing access and day use sites below Canyon Ferry Dam will remain open during the construction.

For additional information, please contact Dan Gallagher at 406-475-3925.

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