Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to provide partial funding through the Future Fisheries Improvement Program to a project calling for the reactivation and restoration of approximately 1,500 feet of the West Fork Cramer Creek.
(Decision Notice - Published October 09, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to provide partial funding through the Future Fisheries Improvement Program to a project calling for replacing an undersized culvert located under a private road on Deer Creek, a tributary to the Clark Fork River.
(Decision Notice - Published October 09, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to provide partial funding through the Future Fisheries Improvement Program to a project calling for restoring short reaches of degraded channel at the confluence of Wheelbarrow Creek and Spring Gulch, tributaries located in the Threemile Creek watershed of the Bitterroot drainage.
(Decision Notice - Published October 09, 2008)

The attached Decision Notice has been prepared for a proposed native westslope cutthroat trout (WCT) conservation effort in Leverich Creek near Bozeman, MT. The WCT population in Leverich Creek is currently threatened by competition from nonnative brook. FWP is proposing to removal nonnative brook trout from a 1.4 mile section of Leverich Creek using electrofishing and trapping, and to place a fish migration barrier to prevent reinvasion of brook trout. FWP released a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) concerning this proposed effort on August 18, 2008. One public comment was received during a 29-day comment period ending September 15, 2008. This comment was supportive of the proposed project. It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project, with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Lee Nelson Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 415 South Front Street Townsend, MT 59644 Or e-mailed to: leenelson@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 29, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) propose transferring non-hybridized juvenile and adult westslope cutthroat trout (WCT - Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) to Tyrell Creek (Smith River Drainage) from O’Brien Creek (Belt Drainage).
(Decision Notice - Published September 25, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for the purpose of establishing an additional campground host site at Logan State Park, providing full hookups and a gravel parking surface for summer campground staff. No comments were received during the public review period; therefore, based on the analysis in the EA, FWP finds Alternative B, to install the volunteer host site, to be the preferred alternative. A copy of the decision notice is attached. Please direct your questions or comments to Parks Management Specialist Amy Grout, FWP, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901, or e-mail agrout@mt.gov.
(Decision Notice - Published September 12, 2008)

FWP to provide $103,457 as partial funding to the Western Montana Fish and Game Association to repair safety berms, increase berm heights and improve roads; (2) replace the existing north boundary fence with a 6ft chainlink security fence; and (3) construct a 960 square foot building which will contain bathroom facilities and a meeting room.
(Decision Notice - Published September 12, 2008)

To provide the Helena Trap Club a shooting range grant for $6,000 in partial funding for construction of two 10'X12' shelters.
(Decision Notice - Published September 12, 2008)

To provide the Butte Trap Club a shooting range grant for $6,195 in partial funding towards the purchase of an automatic trap machine and voice releases.
(Decision Notice - Published September 12, 2008)

To provide the Bozeman Rifle Club a shooting range grant for $7,186 in partial funding for building improvements at the Greenway Indoor Shooting Range located on the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman.
(Decision Notice - Published September 12, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Vigilante Snowmobilers Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Vigilante Snowmobilers Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. One public comment was received during a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Ray Heagney 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 05, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Upper Yellowstone Snowmobile Club Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. One public comment was received during a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project, with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Ray Heagney 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 05, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Sweet Grass County Recreation Association Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Sweet Grass County Recreation Association Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. One public comment was received during a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project, with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Ray Heagney 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 05, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Mining City Trail Riders Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Mining City Trail Riders Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. One public comment was received during a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Ray Heagney 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 05, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Helena Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Helena Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club, for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. One public comment was received during a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Ray Heagney 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 05, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Gallatin Valley Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. One public comment was received during a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Ray Heagney 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 05, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Big Sky Snowriders Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Big Sky Snowriders Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. One public comment was received during a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Ray Heagney 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 05, 2008)

The enclosed Decision Notice has been prepared for the Big Hole Snowmobile Club’s groomed snowmobile trail system. This project proposes that FWP award a Montana State Snowmobile Program Grant to the Big Hole Snowmobile Club for the purpose of continuing grooming maintenance activities on the existing groomed trail system. Two public comments were received during a 30-day comment period ending April 30, 2008. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov. It is my decision to proceed with the proposed project with no changes to the Draft EA. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O Ray Heagney 1400 S 19th Avenue Bozeman, MT 59718 Or e-mailed to: rheagney@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 05, 2008)

The enclosed Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the proposed Lake Helena Fishing Access Site. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) proposes to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation and the Helena Valley Irrigation District to establish a Fishing Access Site (FAS) on Lake Helena. Development would include an access road, parking area for 15 truck/trailers, fencing around an irrigation ditch, a boat ramp, latrine, and signs. This Draft EA is available for review in Helena at FWP’s Headquarters, the State Library, and the Environmental Quality Council. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided above, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites you to comment on the attached proposal. A public meeting will be held at the Lewis and Clark Library on June 23rd at 6pm. The public comment period will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. July 14, 2008. Comments should be sent to the following: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Helena Area Resource Office Parks division PO Box 200701 Helena MT 59620-0701 Or e-mailed to: cmarr@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published September 04, 2008)

Decision Notice for the following Shooting Ranges: Missoula Trap & Skeet Club, Whittecar Rifle Range, Judith Basin Archery Club, and Dillon Rifle and Pistol Club
(Decision Notice - Published August 29, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) has released a Decision Notice to provide the Mission Valley Shooting Club, Inc, a shooting range improvement grant for $3,360 in partial funding towards construction of a pistol range . The range is located near Ronan, MT, in the E1/2SE1/4NE1/4, and the South 800 feet of the E1/2NE1/4NE1/4, of Section 33, T21N, R20W, P.M.M.
(Decision Notice - Published August 27, 2008)

Fish Species Proposed for Introduction: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) propose transferring non-hybridized juvenile and adult westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) to currently fishless Lange Creek (Sun River Drainage) from Chamberlain Creek (Belt Drainage). Lange Creek, a tributary to Gibson Reservoir in the Sun River Drainage is currently fishless because of a 200 foot waterfall just upstream of its confluence with Gibson Reservoir. Lange Creek has approximately 4 miles of habitable stream above the barrier. All of Lange Creek above the barrier is on Lewis and Clark National Forest. From 150 to 300 fish will be transferred by helicopter over a two to three year period. A minimum of 150 fish is required to reduce potential impacts of inbreeding depression in the new population. Fish from Chamberlain Creek have tested negative for potential fish diseases. No more than 10% of the estimated population’s fish greater than or equal to 6 inches and no more than 20% of the population’s fish < 6 inches will be moved.
(Decision Notice - Published August 25, 2008)

FWP has released a Decision Notice to fund the Billings Trap Club $120,447 in partial funding towards making all trap-shooting positions and the shower house accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act and to upgrade the range's electrical systems.
(Decision Notice - Published August 25, 2008)

Attached is the Decision Notice for the Point of Rocks Fishing Access Site (FAS) Initial Development Project Environmental Assessment (EA). Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to develop a new river access on the upstream parcel of the Point of Rocks Fishing Access Site (FAS), to replace a substandard pioneered ramp downstream that is causing erosion. Development includes new highway signs, a concrete boat ramp, vault latrine, parking for 12 vehicles and an overflow parking area for approximately another 12 - 15 vehicles. The existing highway approach will be improved as well. Based on the EA, public comment, and the need for a suitable boat ramp at Point of Rocks Fishing Access Site, it is my decision to proceed with the development project. Both the Decision Notice and the Environmental Assessment are available for review from FWP at the address above or online on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov/publicnotices. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be directed to Jerry Walker, Regional Parks Manager, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, c/o Point of Rocks FAS Initial Development EA, 1400 S. 19th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718, (406) 994-3552, or gwalker@mt.gov.
(Decision Notice - Published August 18, 2008)

Decision to acquire the land known as the Holmgren property. Said property is adjacent to the Yellowstone River and will provide the public with a strategically-located additional recreation site.
(Decision Notice - Published August 15, 2008)

Under this proposal, non-native fishes in Jumping Creek would be removed using EPA registered piscicides containing rotenone.
(Decision Notice - Published August 11, 2008)

Attached is the Decision Notice for the Poindexter Slough Fishing Access Site (FAS) Fiber Optic Line Installation and Easement Environmental Assessment (EA). Southern Montana Telephone Company is requesting a right-of-way easement from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) for an underground telecommunications cable. The proposal also includes installation of a fiber optic cable within the right-of-way easement. Based on the Environmental Assessment, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks support of Southern Montana Telephone Company’s plan to upgrade their telecommunications facilities in their rural exchange areas of Grant, Jackson, Wise River, and Divide, it is my decision to proceed with granting a right-of-way easement to Southern Montana Telephone at the Poindexter Slough FAS totaling 0.92 acres at the location described in the EA, and installing a fiber optic cable within said easement. Both the Decision Notice and the Environmental Assessment are available for review from FWP at the address above or online on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov/publicnotices. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be directed to Jerry Walker, Regional Parks Manager, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, c/o Poindexter Slough FAS Fiber Optic Line Installation and Easement EA, 1400 S. 19th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718, (406) 994-3552, or gwalker@mt.gov.
(Decision Notice - Published August 04, 2008)

Attached is the Decision Notice for the Poindexter Slough Fishing Access Site (FAS) Parking Area Development Project Environmental Assessment (EA). Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to construct an additional parking area north of Highway 91. Based on the EA, public comment, and the need for the project, it is my decision to proceed with the development project. Both the Decision Notice and the Environmental Assessment are available for review from FWP at the address above or online on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov/publicnotices. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be directed to Jerry Walker, Regional Parks Manager, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, c/o Poindexter Slough FAS Parking Area Development EA, 1400 S. 19th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59718, (406) 994-3552, or gwalker@mt.gov.
(Decision Notice - Published August 01, 2008)

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has issued a decision notice to amend the existing shooting range development grant to theYaak Gun Club to include the drilling of a well.
(Decision Notice - Published July 31, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issued a decision notice on a proposal to gran $139,868 to construct an indoor shooting and archery range, improve the trap range and create a parking lot.
(Decision Notice - Published July 30, 2008)

The attached Decision Notice has been prepared for the City of Helena’s urban deer reduction plan. A total of 55 comments were received during the 30-day comment period ending June 9, 2008. This Decision Notice and EA are available for review in Helena at FWP’s Headquarters and the State Library. It also may be viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov. Fish, Wildlife & Parks has decided to proceed with the proposed project, with no changes to the Draft EA. Thank you for your interest.
(Decision Notice - Published July 25, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issued a decision notice on a proposal to acquire 12 acres of land near old Harper's Bridge. The notice prescribes acquiring land along the Clark Fork River west of Missoula---4 by donation and 8 by a purchase. This site would provide key access for floaters on a stretch of the Clark Fork where boat access is currently quite limited. The acquisition would also allow the possibility of FWP developing a formal Fishing Access Site in the future. To view the complete decision notice, open the file below.
(Decision Notice - Published July 24, 2008)

Decision to remove brook trout from 3-acre private pond on a tributary to the Boulder River. This will protect a self-sustaining population of rainbow trout and provide a sport fishery.
(Decision Notice - Published July 03, 2008)

It is proposed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to acquire 1.7 acres of private deeded property and 4.99 acres of an ‘old’ highway right-of-way from Montana Department of Transportation in order to establish and manage a Fishing Access Site. This proposed site is located approximately 4 miles SW of Malta, at the confluence of Alkali Creek and the Milk River.
(Decision Notice - Published July 01, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issued a decision notice on the Slamon Lake Paving and Electrical Project. The notice prescribes paving only the day-use unit of the park and not installing the electrical pedestals in the campground. To view the complete decision notice, open the file below.
(Decision Notice - Published June 26, 2008)

Wild westslope cutthroat trout from Jumping Creek and North Fork Deep Creek (Smith Drainage) will be transferred to Tyrell Creek (Smith Drainage).
(Decision Notice - Published June 26, 2008)

A decision to purchase the Riverside Inn property has been made. This will preserve a traditional access at the old county bridge on the Stillwater River, help spread out public use along the river, and mitigate a long-standing problem of parking along the North Stillwater Road.
(Decision Notice - Published June 24, 2008)

The Department fully supports the concept of conservation easements to protect diverse wildlife and agricultural values from development, subdivision and human encroachment. Approximately 75 % of the Milk River Valley and associated riparian and shrub grassland habitats have been developed for agriculture and livestock production purposes. Recently, Milk River lands have been bought solely for recreational purposes. This generally results in termination of public access, functional agricultural operations and heightened game damage problems on neighboring farms and ranches. Unless actions are taken to preserve the remaining undeveloped or moderately developed areas along the Milk River through conservation easements, much of the private land that presently provides wildlife habitat, agricultural benefits, scenic values and public access will be lost.
(Decision Notice - Published June 24, 2008)

Decision to acquire 4,666 acres of important wildlife habitat along the Yellowstone River, and secure public access to an additional 4,760 acres of difficult-to-access adjacent public lands and approximately 5 miles of Yellowstone River shoreline.
(Decision Notice - Published June 06, 2008)

Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for a fee-title acquisition of 50 acres of the Hodges property located in Sanders County. This property is locally known as the “Bighorn Sheep Viewing Area” just east of Thompson Falls below Koo-Koo-Sint Ridge along Highway 200. FWP proposes to complete the acquisition at a cost of approximately $450,000, with major funding coming from the Montana’s Bighorn Sheep Auction Fund. This proposal represents an exciting collaborative bighorn sheep conservation project between Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Flathead Wildlife, Inc., Montana Chapter of the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, the Five Valleys Chapter of Safari Club International, a private individual, and the Plains High School ninth grade science class. The Hodges project will conserve winter range and lambing habitat for the migratory Thompson Falls bighorn sheep herd in FWP Bighorn Hunting District 121. In addition to bighorn sheep, this property would be managed as a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to conserve and enhance habitat for a diversity of wildlife species in the lower Clark Fork region east of Thompson Falls, Montana. FWP adopts the draft EA as the final EA and proposes to complete acquisition as described in the decision document, which is attached for your information.
(Decision Notice - Published June 04, 2008)

Decision to remove eastern brook trout from the Sage Creek drainage in an effort to reestablish a self-sustaining population of native Yellowstone cutthroat trout.
(Decision Notice - Published June 03, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) issed a Decision Notice to purchase fee title and accept management responsibilities for an approximately 296-acre parcel (currently held by Sherrie Jamison), located 3 miles northwest of Anaconda in Deer Lodge County. The land, which will be managed as an addition to the Blue-eyed Nellie Wildlife Management Area (WMA) complex, lies within 2 miles of the existing 162-acre Blue-eyed Nellie WMA, as well as within 2 miles of Garrity and Lost Creek WMAs.
(Decision Notice - Published June 02, 2008)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has issued a decision notice to acquire through donation from Five Valleys Land Trust of Missoula approximately 20 acres of land, adjacent to the Bearmouth Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Upper Clark Fork River. The property for the existing Bearmouth FAS was just acquired in 2005 and has not been developed yet. The proposed acquisition would be added to the Bearmouth FAS enlarging its size to approximately 30 acres.
(Decision Notice - Published May 19, 2008)

Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for Coal Creek in Flathead County (T34N, R22W, S25 & 26) for the purpose of a restoration project. Based on the analysis in the draft EA and the comments received, it is recommended that the proposed project be implemented. There were no changes to the draft EA; therefore, the draft becomes the final EA. A copy of the decision notice is attached for your information. Please direct your questions or comments to Coal Creek Restoration Project, FWP, 290 N Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901, or e-mail comments to jtohtz@mt.gov.
(Decision Notice - Published May 16, 2008)

The attached Decision Notice has been prepared for the acquisition by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) of a donated Conservation Easement on a 225-acre tract of the Granger Ranches in Madison County, Montana. The easement area is an important spawning area for brown and rainbow trout as well as important habitat for resident and migratory birds and other wildlife. FWP proposes to acquire this easement and to restore, enhance, and create within it, a 16.64 wetland. FWP will begin restoration of the wetlands pending final approval of the Conservation Easement and will complete construction on-site no later than June 30,2008. The Conservation Easement area and restoration site are part of the O’Dell Creek Headwaters that was drained by ditches in 1955. This Decision Notice and EA is available for review in Helena at FWP’s Headquarters, the State Library, and the Environmental Quality Council. It also may be obtained from FWP at the address provided below, or viewed on FWP’s Internet website: http://www.fwp.mt.gov. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks C/O O’Dell Creek Headwaters EA 1400 South Nineteenth Avenue Bozeman, MT 59715 Or e-mailed to: thinz@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published May 06, 2008)

This decision notice implements the Rosebud Battlefield State Park Final Management Plan. Public input throughout the planning process and comments on the draft plan were instrumental in forming the final plan. The plan stresses the importance of education, interpretation and resource management . It also addresses visitor services and access, pursuit of options other than mineral development, and collaborative efforts with neighbors, tribes, historians and tourism groups.
(Decision Notice - Published May 06, 2008)

The attached Decision Notice has been prepared for the acquisition of a gift water right from Mr. Ed Hillman on the Shields River. The proposed acquisition would be used to benefit in-stream flow and fisheries in the Shields River. Nine public comments were received during a 30-day comment period ending March 18, 2008. It is my decision to not proceed with the proposed project. Questions regarding this Decision Notice should be mailed to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Scott Opitz 1354 Highway 10 West Livingston, MT 59047 Or e-mailed to: sopitz@mt.gov
(Decision Notice - Published April 11, 2008 - Archived 10/2008)

The proposed action is to treat Tunnel Lake and a small tributary stream with rotenone to remove an expanding white sucker population and restock the lake to create a mixed fishery including hatchery-produced westslope cutthroat trout and transplanted Arctic grayling. This action will provide a better growing environment for westslope cutthroat trout and Arctic grayling to improve recreational angling opportunity.
(Decision Notice - Published April 11, 2008 - Archived 10/2008)