CLARK FORK FLYNN-LOWNEY DITCH DECOMMISSIONING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - FUTURE FISHERIES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Aug 30, 2021 3:09 PM

Michelle McGree

FWP Fisheries Division

Helena

This draft Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for public review regarding a proposal to provide partial funding toward a irrigation diversion decommissioning project on the Flynn Lowney Ditch, which is connected to the Clark Fork River (at Missoula). The overall goal to reduce fish entrainment and increase instream flow in the Clark Fork River. Any physical modifications are outside the scope of this Environmental Assessment. The City of Missoula will complete a separate public process considering the project.

Comments will be accepted through September 30, 2021. This draft EA will be considered as final if no substantive comments are received by the deadline.

Related Documents

Clark Fork River Flynn Lowney Ditch Environmental Assessment
Grant program website (including grant application): https://fwp.mt.gov/ffip

Public Comments

A public review and comment period will be open for 30 days. Written comments will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2021.

Comments can be submitted via email to FWPFFIP@mt.gov or can be mailed to the address below:

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Fisheries Division

1420 E. Sixth Ave

P.O. Box 200701

Helena, MT 59620