Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed New Rule Pertaining to Recreational Use on the Boulder River
Jan 14, 2022 4:08 PM
On February 15, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., the Fish and Wildlife Commission (commission) will hold a telephonic public hearing via the ZOOM meeting platform to consider the proposed adoption of the above-stated rule. There will be no in-person hearing.
Interested parties may access the remote conferencing in the following way:
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Dial by telephone: 1 206 337 9723
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Meeting ID: 873 6209 1322
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Password: 549389
In September of 2020, the Fish and Wildlife Commission received a petition requesting the Boulder River and its tributaries be closed to motorized use. The commission considered the petition during their meeting on October 22, 2020. The commission denied the petition and directed the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to create a citizens advisory committee to evaluate boating use on the Boulder River. The department recruited and selected a five-person citizens advisory committee representing diverse interests and backgrounds. The committee evaluated several alternatives including no action, a full motorized ban, allocated days for motorized use, horsepower restrictions, seasonal restrictions, and motorized restrictions on specific reaches of the river. The committee's final recommendation proposed closing the Boulder River and its tributaries to motorized vessels, except motorized vessels powered by machinery of 10 horsepower or less are permitted from April 1 through September 30 from the confluence with the Yellowstone River to the Natural Bridge. The commission is proposing the committee's recommendation.
For the exact language of the rule proposal and for more information, see the full notice below.
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Public Comments
Deadline: Comments must be received no later than February 18, 2022
Mail to:
Phil Kilbreath
Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
P.O. Box 200701
Helena, Montana, 59620-0701
Or email: pkilbreath@mt.gov