Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on a proposal to build a gravel parking area for 12 vehicles and install a latrine at Poker Joe Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Bitterroot River between Florence and Stevensville. The proposed improvements are part of a September 2007 agreement between FWP and adjacent landowners that ensures public access to the FAS through a road easement and establishes that FWP will complete site improvement projects to address traffic and parking concerns. Some of these measures, such as installing speed bumps and posting signs, have already been implemented. The proposed site improvements, to be completed by the end of July 2008, are part of ongoing work to address public safety and reduce resource damage. A draft environmental assessment (EA) will be available for review and comment beginning Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. You may view the EA at FWP’s website, fwp.mt.gov, under “Recent Public Notices” or request a copy by mailing FWP, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804; phoning (406) 542-5540; or emailing shrose@mt.gov. Comments should be directed to Lee Bastian by mail at the address above; phone to (406) 542-5517; or email to lbastian@mt.gov; and must be received no later than 5 p.m., March 10, 2008. -fwp-
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