Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking comments on a proposed modification to an exsiting shooting range enhancement grant for the Yaak Rod & Gun Club for the purpose of drilling a water well. The shooting range has a physical description that reads, "HES 431 is located in protracted sections 2 and 3 of T35N, R32W and protracted sections 34 and 35 of T36N, R32W, PMM"
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published April 01, 2008 - Archived 10/2008)

Public Comment is requested for the attached Statewide Noxious Integrated Noxious Weed Management Plan. The Plan has been prepared to guide ecologically based integrated weed management strategies on FWP managed lands that strengthen and support national, state, tribal, city, and county vegetation management objectives. This document was developed to meet state statute (7-22-2151, MCA), and provide guidance and direction to FWP while maintaining flexibility for local priorities and actions within FWP Regions. The Plan is available for review in Helena at FWP’s Headquarters and at Regional Offices. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided below, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov/publicnotices. Comments will be accepted until May 5, 2008 @ 5:00 pm and should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks c/o Joe Weigand, 1420 East Sixth Avenue, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59720-0701 Or e-mailed to: joweigand@mt.gov.
(Annual Rule - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The enclosed Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Big Sky Snowriders Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Big Sky Snowriders Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Big Sky Snowriders EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Big Hole Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Big Hole Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Big Hole Snowmobile Club EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Mining City Trail Riders Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Mining City Trail Riders Snowmobile Club, for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Mining City Trailriders EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Helena Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Helena Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club, for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Helena Snowdrifters Snomobile Club EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

Ladies and Gentlemen: The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

Ladies and Gentlemen: The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Club, for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Jackpine Savage Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Jackpine Savage Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wise River Jackpine Savage Snowmobile Club EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Jackpine Savage Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Jackpine Savage Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wise River Jackpine Savage Snowmobile Club EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 31, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The proposed rules are necessary to promote public safety and prevent delay of firefighting efforts by delegating the Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Commission authority to the Director of the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. By delegating this authority, the commission is assured that the public safety will be provided for and firefighting efforts will be expedited when a fire emergency occurs.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(ARM Rule - Published March 27, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

Notice of proposed rules to streamline the process for closing threatened fisheries when environmental condition, including drought, occur that warrant an angling restriction or fishing closure. Two public hearings will be held. May 7, 2008 in Bozeman, Montana at the regional headquarters and May 8, 2008 in Missoula, Montana at the regional headquarters.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(ARM Rule - Published March 27, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

There will be a non-mandatory site tour that is scheduled for Thursday April 17, 2008. Please meet in front of Fettys Café, Highway 43, Wisdom, MT 59761 at 10:00 AM. Representatives from Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the US Fish and Wildlife Service will be present to provide a site tour, project background, goals and objectives, and answer any questions. Please call Rick Dorvall, FWP Purchasing Officer, with questions at 406-495-3249
(Bids & Proposals - Published March 26, 2008 - Archived 04/2008)

There will be a mandatory site tour that is scheduled for Thursday April 17, 2008. Please meet at 1:00 PM at Fettys Café, HWY 43, Wisdom, MT 59761. Representatives from Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the US Fish and Wildlife Service will be present to provide a site tour, project background, goals and objectives, and answer any questions. Please call Rick Dorvall, FWP Purchasing Officer, with any questions at 406-495-3249
(Bids & Proposals - Published March 26, 2008 - Archived 04/2008)

The attached Decision Notice has been prepared for the Introduction of Westslope Cutthroat Trout to Elkhorn Creek, Gallatin River Drainage. This project proposes to introduce native westslope cutthroat trout (WCT) into Elkhorn Creek, a fishless stream in the Gallatin River drainage near Big Sky, MT. The project is designed to increase the overall distribution of WCT, a rare native species in the upper Missouri River drainage, and to preserve the genetic legacy of local “at risk” populations. Two public and one agency comments, all supportive, were received during a 30-day comment period ending June 11, 2007. It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Lee Nelson Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 415 South Front Street Townsend, MT 59644 Or e-mailed to: leenelson@mt.gov Thank you for your interest.
(Decision Notice - Published March 25, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Big Sky Snowriders Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Big Sky Snowriders Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. This Draft EA may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until 5 PM, April 30, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Big Sky Snowriders EA 1400 South 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 25, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes removal of the SH Dam to restore migration of native warm-water fish species that live in the Yellowstone River and its tributaries, including the pallid sturgeon, and species of special concern, such as the blue sucker, sturgeon chub, paddlefish and sauger.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Legal Notice - Published March 25, 2008 - Archived 04/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issued a decision notice on March 24 to implement site improvements at the Poker Joe Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Bitterroot River between Florence and Stevensville. The notice came at the end of a 30-day public comment period. Planned site improvements include adding gravel parking areas to accommodate up to 12 vehicles and installing a latrine. The final EA and decision notice are available for review by opening the file below. Or, to request a hard copy, contact the FWP Missoula office at (406) 542-5500.
(Decision Notice - Published March 25, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes removal of the SH Dam to restore migration of native warm-water fish species that live in the Yellowstone River and its tributaries, including the pallid sturgeon, and species of special concern, such as the blue sucker, sturgeon chub, paddlefish and sauger. The SH Dam is located approximately 45 miles southwest of Miles City, MT in the southwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 2 North, Range 45 East (P.M.M.).
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 25, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has prepared the attached draft environmental assessment (EA) for Coal Creek in Flathead County (T34N, R22W, S25 & 26) for the purpose of a restoration project. The draft is out for a 30-day public review through Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Please direct your questions or comments to Coal Creek Restoration Project, FWP, 290 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901, or e-mail comments to jtohtz@mt.gov.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 24, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

This Draft Environmental Assessment pertains to the purchase of a Conservation Easement from Olsen's consisting of approximately 612 acres of private land located 2 1/2 miles NW of Glasgow, MT including more than 3 miles of Milk River riparian habitat.
(Conservation Easements - Published March 21, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

Decision to proceed with improvements at Pelican FAS as outlined in the EA to include improved vehicle access, vault latrine, and boat launch construction.
(Decision Notice - Published March 18, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

FWP has decided to amend the original decision notice regarding the Butte Trap Club.
(Decision Notice - Published March 12, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The Future Fisheries Improvement Program is proposing to provide partial funding to a floodplain and riparian restoration project located on a reach of Dunham Creek, a tributary to Monture Creek within the Blackfoot River drainage. The intent of the project is to restore the riparian vegetative community and enhance habitat for westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout. The project site is located approximately 9 miles northwest of the community of Ovando in Powell County
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 10, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The intent of the project is to enhance spawning, rearing and over-winter habitat for salmonids and increase recruitment of fish to the North Fork and main stem Blackfoot rivers. The proposed project potentially could contribute to the recovery of bull trout, a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This proposed project is located approximately 4.5 miles east of the town of Ovando in Powell County.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 10, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The intent of the project is to enhance connectivity between Morrell Creek and the Clearwater River for migratory westslope cutthroat trout and bull trout and to eliminate entrainment mortality into the ditch systems. The project site is located on Morrell Creek approximately 1 mile south of the community of Seeley Lake in Missoula County.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 10, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for a proposed project at West Shore State Park in Lake County for the purpose of installing approximately fourteen campsite electrical pedestals within campground Loop B. In addition, the proposed project will require a new transformer box and electrical panel. The draft is out for a 21-day public review through Thursday, March 27, 2008. Please direct your questions or comments to Park Manager Jerry Sawyer, (406) 751-4575 or e-mail to jsawyer@mt.gov.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 07, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The attached Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the proposed Little Lake Creek Reach Irrigation Improvement Project. This EA is available for review in Helena at FWP’s Headquarters, the State Library, and the Environmental Quality Council. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. The public comment period will be accepted until March 21, 2008 @ 5:00 pm. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks c/o Little Lake Creek Reach Irrigation Improvement Project. 730 N. Montana St. Dillon, MT 59725 Or e-mailed to: plamothe@mt.gov
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 06, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

FWP proposes to treat Tunnel Lake and a tributary stream in April 2008 with rotenone to remove an expanding white sucker population and restock the lake to create a mixed fishery including hatchery westslope cutthroat trout and transplanted Arctic grayling. This action will provide a better growing environment for westslope cutthroat trout and Arctic grayling to improve recreational angling opportunity. Netting surveys conducted when white suckers were absent or in very low numbers indicate Tunnel Lake can produce cutthroat trout up to 17 inches in length. Tunnel Lake is a natural pothole lake 14.1 surface acres in size that receives water seepage from the Pishkun Supply Canal. It is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Choteau, MT. Tunnel Lake has historically provided quality recreational angling for cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and Arctic grayling. Tunnel Lake was rehabilitated with rotenone in 1956 and 1968 in an attempt to remove sucker populations. Survival and growth of stocked rainbow and cutthroat trout have been very poor in recent years.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 05, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The Program tentatively plans to provide partial funding to a project calling for enhancing upstream fish passage through a railroad culvert located near the mouth of Locke Creek, a tributary to the Yellowstone River. Upstream fish passage would be enhanced by modifying the channel profile downstream of the culvert with a series of step pools created with the installation of a series of rock weirs. The intent of the project is to improve upstream fish passage for Yellowstone cutthroat trout, a species of special concern in Montana. This proposed project is located approximately 12 miles east of the city of Livingston in Park County.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 03, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The Program tentatively plans to provide partial funding to a project calling for the replacement of an undersized and perched culvert under County Road #176 on Feeder Creek, a tributary to Kilbrennan Lake. The intent of the project is to provide upstream fish passage for redband rainbow trout residing in the Kilbrennan Lake, opening about 0.5 miles of stream for spawning and rearing. This proposed project is located approximately 8.5 miles north of the town of Troy in Lincoln County.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 03, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The Program tentatively plans to provide partial funding to a project calling for the restoration of fish habitat and the removal of a significant sediment source on a short reach of the East Fork Bull River, a tributary to the Bull River. The proposed project is located approximately 8.5 miles north of the community of Noxon in Sanders County.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 03, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The Program tentatively plans to provide partial funding for a project calling for the replacement of an antiquated and failing irrigation diversion located on Cottonwood Creek, a tributary to the Shields River, with a new structure that does not leak and allows for upstream fish passage. This proposed project is located on a diversion owned by Bruce Arthun approximately four miles northeast of the town of Clyde Park in Park County.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 03, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)

The Program tentatively plans to provide partial funding for a stream bank stabilization and riparian enhancement project on upper reaches of the Brackett Creek watershed, a tributary drainage to the Shields River. This proposed project is located on property owned by the Double D Ranch approximately nine miles west of the community of Clyde Park in Park County.
Public Comment Period Has Closed.
(Environmental Assessment - Published March 03, 2008 - Archived 09/2008)