Future Fisheries Review Panel To Meet

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Montana’s Future Fisheries review panel will meet in Helena, on Friday, Jan. 23, at 8:30 a.m., at the Jorgenson’s Restaurant banquet room, 1720 11 th Ave. At the meeting, panel members will discuss 34 project applications requesting more than $900,000 in program funding.

The Future Fisheries review panel evaluates lake and stream restoration proposals and recommends projects to the FWP Commission for funding.  Since 1995, the Future Fisheries Improvement Program has committed $6.8 million in improvements to nearly 350 individual habitat projects.

Applications for the next funding cycle, due July. 1, and additional information on   projects recommended by the Future Fisheries review panel, are available from the FWP Fisheries Division in Helena by calling 406-444-2449.  Applications can also be printed from the FWP web site by going to www.fwp.state.mt.us under Habitat.