Senate Joint Resolution No. [insert number] urges the fair treatment of recreational needs at Flathead Lake, Montana's largest freshwater lake. The resolution highlights the lake's significance for various recreational activities, including sailing, fishing, and camping, and emphasizes the negative impact of federal decisions that have lowered the lake's water levels, making it less usable for local residents and visitors. It calls for a fair assessment of recreational needs in comparison to other demands such as hydropower, fish, and irrigation, particularly in light of the ongoing renegotiation of the Columbia River Treaty.

The resolution requests that all decision-making bodies involved in managing Flathead Lake ensure that recreational needs are adequately considered and reflected in future planning efforts, including the Columbia River System Operations. Additionally, it directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to relevant federal and tribal entities involved in the management and negotiation processes related to the Columbia River Treaty, thereby advocating for the inclusion of recreational interests in future decisions affecting the lake.