Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area grazing and water development plan draft EA
Jan 12, 2024 10:54 AM
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public review and comment through February 12 of its proposed approach to livestock grazing and associated water development on Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
The draft EA for the plan outlines how cattle grazing agreements with neighboring private landowners would be implemented for the overall benefit of wildlife. The plan also prescribes how water sources for livestock would be developed on the WMA.
The draft plan does not approve specific grazing agreements on the WMA, instead it provides a framework for where it could be allowed, what types of practices would be used, and how grazing would be monitored and managed. Any future grazing agreements would require public review and Fish & Wildlife Commission approval as part of a separate process.
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Public Comment Opportunity
Deadline: Comments will be accepted through February 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. MST
Email comments to: fwprg22@mt.gov
Mail comments to:
FWP Region 2
Attn: Liz Bradley
3201 Spurgin Road
Missoula, MT 59804
Public meeting
The meeting is a chance to hear more about the proposal and get your questions answered. Comments should be emailed or mailed.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6 p.m.
Location: Powell County Community Center (416 Cottonwood Ave in Deer Lodge)
Virtual: Join the meeting online (1/30 @ 6p.m.):
https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/89922935154?pwd=L1lSSHZJbS83WDdtYkJtcW1YcmVtQT09
Meeting ID: 899 2293 5154
Password: 245477
Dial by phone:
1-646-558-8656
Meeting ID: 899 2293 5154
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