Fall might be sneaking in early with these soggy, sweater-weather vibes, but the grind in Babb, MT doesn’t stop for a little rain, according to the latest report by The Milk River Project.
If you’ve been following the massive overhaul of the St. Mary system, here’s your front-row seat to the action. The rockstars at NW Construction (and their top-tier subbie crew) are out there braving the elements and keeping the momentum rolling.

What’s on the Agenda Today?
While most of us are contemplating a second cup of hot coffee, the crew is knee-deep in a major milestone: pouring the mud mat for the fish screens.
- Why does a “mud mat” matter? Think of it as a concrete foundation layer—keeping everything level, clean, and prepped for the heavy-duty structural work ahead.
- Why fish screens? Because modern engineering is all about high efficiency and keeping the local wildlife out of harm’s way.
The latest photos via The Milk River Project capture the process. Step by step, photo by photo, this beast of an infrastructure project is officially taking shape!

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