Environmental Assessment Decision Notice Diversified Lodging at Tongue River Reservoir & Cooney Reservoir State Parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) recently distribute a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) proposing to increase lodging opportunities at various state parks including Tongue River Reservoir State Park (TRSP) and Cooney Reservoir State Park (CRSP).  FWP desires to offer more diversified lodging by adding up to five rental cabins and a day use shelter at Tongue River Reservoir State Park and up to eight rental cabins and a day use shelter at Cooney Reservoir State Park.

We have evaluated the EA and applicable laws, regulations, and policies and have determined that the proposed action will not have any significant adverse impacts on the human environment. Therefore, an environmental impact statement (EIS) will not be prepared.  The final EA will be updated to meet the concerns and comments addressed in the Decision Notice.