Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Hay Creek Land Acquisition of 53 acres, located near the mouth of Hay Creek in Flathead County. After reviewing the draft EA, and the public comments and public support FWP received on this proposal, it is recommended that FWP complete the proposed acquisition, subject to final approval by the FWP Commission and the State Land Board. There were no changes to the draft EA; therefore, the draft becomes the final EA. A copy of the decision notice is attached for your review. Please contact Fisheries Conservation Specialist John Wachsmuth at (406) 751-4554 or e-mail to jwachsmuth@mt.gov with questions or comments.
(Decision Notices - 10/20/2008)

Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Foy’s Bend fee title land purchase of approximately 235 acres located just below the transition zone between the upper braided and the lower meandering sections of the Flathead River (R 21W, T28N, Sections 26, 27, 34, & 35) in Flathead County. After reviewing the draft EA, and the public comments and public support FWP received on this proposal, it is recommended that FWP complete the proposed action, subject to final approval by the FWP Commission and the State Land Board. There were no changes to the draft EA; therefore, the draft becomes the final EA. A copy of the decision notice is attached for your information. Please contact Fisheries Conservation Specialist John Wachsmuth at (406) 751-4554 or e-mail to jwachsmuth@mt.gov with questions or comments.
(Decision Notices - 10/20/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will conduct a non-mandatory vendor walk through for interested bidders on Limited Solicitation # 090099 for annual snow removal services. The walk through will be conducted at our Region 5 Headquarters, 2300 Lake Elmo Drive, Billings, MT 59105, on Wednesday October 22, 2008 at 10 AM. Please contact Dianne Stiff at 406-247-2942 to confirm attendance
(Bids & Proposals - 10/16/2008)

Decision notice to complete the suppressing of nonnative fishes in two tributaries of the Yellowstone River near Big Timber, MT.
(Decision Notices - 10/16/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) proposes the fee title purchase of approximately 165 acres of important wildlife habitat along the Yellowstone River. The property is located on the west side of the Yellowstone River and on Wolf Island and is approximately 3 miles northeast of Savage and adjacent to Elk Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This acquisition would provide for the protection of wildlife habitat, ensure public access to the Yellowstone River and river islands, and provide a location for a Fishing Access Site (FAS). Refer to the revised draft Environmental Assessment for a more detailed property description and map.
(Decision Notices - 10/15/2008)