Draft Environmental Assessment Lake Mary Ronan State Park Non-Motorized Trail Construction

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks proposes the construction of a new .3-mile, non-motorized walking trail at Lake Mary Ronan State Park. This trail would connect to existing park trails, thus creating a loop around the entire park. FWP staff intend for this project to enhance the park experience by providing an opportunity for exercise and wildlife viewing.

The project area is relatively flat, typified by second-growth Douglas fir stands and associated understory plant communities. Tread work would entail clearing downfall and debris along the proposed route and removal of vegetation to mineral soil within the specified trail width of 18” to 24”. Sections of the trail would utilize existing skid trails associated with a past thinning project. Water bars would be added where necessary to prevent erosion. The project would be accomplished by an 8- to 10-person Montana Conservation Corps crew (MCC) in approximately one week. The anticipated cost is $3,500.

Related Documents

Lake Mary Ronan Non-Motorized Trail Construction Draft Environmental Assessment (PDF)

Public Comment Opportunity

FWP asks that comments on this draft environmental assessment be submitted to either of the following addresses by 5:00 pm on August 4, 2022:

                        Brian Schwartz                                         or         BSchwartz2@mt.gov          

                        Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

                        490 North Meridian Road

                        Kalispell, MT 59901

 

If you have any questions regarding this project or the draft environmental assessment, please contact Brian Schwartz at the email address above or via phone: (406) 755-2706 ext 3.