Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for the creation of the North Shore State Park/WMA. The project comprises the purchase of approximately 160-180 acres of primarily open land located between Montana Hwy 82 and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Flathead Lake Waterfowl Production Area (WPA). A copy of the draft environmental assessment is attached for your review. The acquisitions would be co-managed by both Parks and Wildlife Divisions with the Parks development project limited to an approximately 25-acre footprint and the balance of lands managed primarily for wildlife, habitat, educational, and compatible recreational purposes. An open house/public hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2008, in the Somers Fire Hall, 127 Leslie Avenue in Somers, Montana. The open house portion will run from 6:00-7:00 p.m., with public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. Public comments can be sent to: North Shore EA, 490 North Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901, or e-mailed to Gael Bissell at gbissell@mt.gov. The draft is out for a 30-day public review, with comments being accepted through September 26, 2008.
Gael Bissell, Wildlife BiologistFWP 490 N Meridian Road Kalispell, MT 59901gbissell@mt.gov
The public comment period for this notice has ended.
