FLAT LAKE YELLOW PERCH STOCKING DECISION NOTICE
Jul 6, 2023 1:56 PM
On June 19th, 2023, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issued a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) proposing to transfer Yellow Perch from disease and AIS tested donor waters within FWP Region 6 waters to Flat Lake near Fort Peck, MT.
Based on the environmental review provided in the Draft EA, and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies, FWP determined the proposed action (Alternative 2), will not have significant adverse impacts on the human environment associated with the proposed action and constitutes a reasonable and appropriate strategy to achieve identified objectives. Therefore, preparation of an EIS is unnecessary.
With this DN, FWP hereby adopts the Draft Environmental Assessment as final and approves the Alternative 2; the action to stock Flat Lake with yellow perch in 2023.