Eagles Roost Conservation Easement Scoping
Oct 3, 2023 2:23 PM
The proposed Eagle’s Roost CE consists of approximately 438 deeded acres consisting of approximately 70 acres of cropland, 60 acres of riparian, and 308 acres of native rangeland habitat (Figure 1). The property lies in Cascade County approximately 5 miles northeast of Cascade. The Land lies in the Deer/Elk Hunting District (HD) 445 and Antelope Hunting District (HD) 440. The property is adjacent to the Missouri River, an FWP Fishing Access Site, and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation School Trust Lands (DNRC) property. The property is currently a working farm/ranch with a small cow/calf operation. The property is currently enrolled in FWP’s Block Management Program as a Type 2 property (access via reservation).
The primary objectives of this CE are to provide perpetual conservation and enhancement of high-quality native riparian habitats, maintaining traditional land uses, and provide public recreational opportunities. The owners wish to protect the property in perpetuity to preserve habitat and maintain open space. The landowners are committed to maintaining a viable agricultural operation. This project would be the fifth FWP Conservation Easement between Ulm and Cascade, further protecting lands along the Missouri River from subdivision and development and ensuring the protection of fish and wildlife habitat.
Related Documents: Eagles Roost CE Scoping
The public scoping period will continue to Nov. 2, 2023. Comments and suggestions regarding this project should be addressed to:
Alex Kunkel
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
4600 Giant Springs Rd
Great Falls, MT 59405
(406) 454-5864