Posted by Angela Montana on May 18, 2025Anniversaries usually come with cake and celebration—not a reminder of a failed siphon. Of course, some would’ve liked to secure funding earlier and dodge the St. Mary siphon emergency altogether. Fast forward to now, and they are just weeks away from turning on the new St. Mary siphon. It gave us better systems, better communication, and frankly, better hustle. It’s about recognizing the progress—the collaboration, and the lessons that are shaping a stronger future for one of Montana’s most critical water systems.