October 19, 2006 Commission Meeting held in Miles City
(Commission Meetings - Wed Dec 20 00:00:00 MST 2006)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP) proposed to construct a ¼ mile pedestrian/bicycle trail in Missouri Headwaters State Park, and to collaboratively oversee the installation of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge at Milwaukee Fishing Access Site (FAS). These two projects will be the final segments in the six-mile Legacy Trail connecting Three Forks, Montana, to Missouri Headwaters State Park.
(Decision Notices - Thu Dec 14 00:00:00 MST 2006)

In the Draft Environmental Assessment for the proposed Rooney Easement, released October 17, 2006, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to purchase a perpetual public road easement for all uses from Ron and Sherry Rooney. The two-track trail within the proposed easements exits the Beaver Creek county road, traverses Ron Rooney’s private land and enters into several sections of land owned by the U.S Government and administered by the Ashland Ranger District of the Custer National Forest. Based on the findings in the EA and the comments received from the public, the decision has been made to approve and proceed with the proposed action.
(Decision Notices - Tue Dec 12 00:00:00 MST 2006)

Proceed with renovation of Bratten FAS and redesign site to include boat launch parking, renovation of road system and replacement of latrine.
(Decision Notices - Tue Dec 12 00:00:00 MST 2006)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has extended the comment period for the West Shore State Park Maintenance Project Environmental Assessment. This proposal is the second phase of improvements that were initiated at West Shore in 2004 and is primarily aimed at campsite reclamation, road repair, and replacement of aging latrines. Written comments will be accepted through 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2006, and can be mailed to FWP, 490 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901, or e-mailed to dlandstrom@mt.gov.
(Development, Improvements, and Enhancements - Tue Dec 12 00:00:00 MST 2006)