Wyoming’s congressional delegation has reintroduced legislation to expand the water storage at Fontenelle Reservoir in the southwest part of the state.

But much remains to be studied before Fontenelle Reservoir would be drained and the 70-year-old dam-building project completed.

Wyoming officials are pushing to increase the usable water storage capacity at Fontenelle Reservoir on the Green River in the southwestern part of the state.

The U.S. House has passed a measure to expand the water storage at Fontenelle Reservoir in southwest Wyoming.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will temporarily close the boat ramp at Fontenelle Reservoir Dam in November and December for upgrades.

Bureau of Reclamation hydrologic engineer Rick Clayton says the Fontenelle Reservoir has been full for a couple of weeks, and Flaming Gorge Reservoir is rising about 4 to 6 inches per day.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. House has passed a measure to expand the water storage at Fontenelle Reservoir in southwest Wyoming.