Black Bridge FAS Road Replacement Decision Notice

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is proposing to replace 700’ of the access road at Black Bridge.  A portion of the existing road is situated along the Yellowstone River and was damaged by erosion during spring runoff. With the road now damaged it is unsafe to drive to the upstream parking lot. The project would permanently close the unsafe section of road and a new 700’ section of road would be constructed to restore safe vehicular access to the upstream areas of the site. 

A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) Checklist was recently made available for public review and comment from 10/10/2023 to 10/25/2023.  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.  FWP hereby adopts the Draft EA as final and approves the Alternative 2, the proposed action.
Related Documents:
Black Bridge FAS Road Replacement Decision Notice
Black Bridge FAS Road Replacement EA Checklist