Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District (MT); Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan
Published Date: 1/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is sharing a new plan to guide how the Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District in Montana will be cared for in the future. This plan affects local communities, wildlife lovers, and government groups, and they want your thoughts by February 13, 2025. The plan aims to protect nature while balancing public use, with no big changes to the nearby National Wildlife Refuge or major costs announced yet.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Public comment chance on draft plan
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District and is asking for public comments by February 13, 2025. You can review documents online or in Lewistown, MT, and submit comments by email, mail, or in person.
Plan lists public recreation options
The draft CCP will identify wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities on District lands, including hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation. These are the types of public uses the Service will describe and consider for long-term management of District units.
No change to nearby NWR management
The notice explicitly says the District CCP and EA will not impact management of the separate Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). If you use or visit the Charles M. Russell NWR, its management remains unaffected by this District planning action.
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