Elk Island WMA Land Trade Decision Notice

On May 16, 2023, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issued a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) Checklist for a proposal to trade 1.07 acres of Department-owned land for 2.61 acres of private land adjacent to the Elk Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Richland County near Savage, MT.  The 1.07-acre parcel was purchased in 2008 as part of a larger, approximately 163-acre purchase.  The landowner did not intend to sell this parcel to FWP; however, it had been surveyed with the land to the south of the road in 2007 (COS 27-770, Richland County), prior to FWP’s initial endorsement of the project.
Based on the environmental review provided in the draft EA checklist, and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies, FWP determined the Proposed Action will not have significant adverse impacts on the human environment and constitutes a reasonable and appropriate strategy to achieve the identified objectives. Therefore, preparation of an EIS is unnecessary. FWP hereby adopts the Draft EA as final and approves the proposed action.

Related Documents: Elk Island WMA Land Trade Decision Notice