Action Grams

See below for FWP's release calling for comments on purchasing the Charlie Lincoln property where the Two-Medicine River and Cut Bank Creek form the Marias River. It is a classic high plains riparian property and has been a priority for MWF since last year when it appeared that out-of-state interests might be purchasing it.

We are pleased that FWP has taken an interest in the future of this fine example of Montana landscape; Charlie Lincoln prefered that FWP owned it after his death, now those desires will be fulfilled.

Please read the foillowing and respond to the addresses included in the alert.

Thanks for stepping up for Montana's wildlife, lands, waters and our hunting and fishing heritage.

 
Region 4                                                                         6/19/0
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Comments Sought on Draft EA for Lincoln Property Acquisition
 
        Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on the proposed acquisition of approximately 7,540 acres in fee title and continued leasing of 1,325 contiguous acres of federal and state land along the Marias River.
        The property, known as the Lincoln Ranch, encompasses riparian, sagebrush-grassland and cottonwood gallery forest habitat communities that support an abundance of game and non-game species. The Marias River snakes through the property, which is west of I-15, with numerous oxbows. Aquatic habitat favors native and non-native fish species.
        The property would be purchased with funds from a variety of sources, including FWP’s Habitat Montana program, state parks access funds, non-governmental organizations, and conservation and sportsman’s groups. A final price will not be set until a bid process has been completed.
        To view the EA go to [ http://www.fwp.mt.gov ]www.fwp.mt.gov <[ http://www.fwp.mt.gov ]http://www.fwp.mt.gov> and click on the public notices link. Or contact the FWP Region 4 office at 454-5840.
Comments will be accepted until 5 p.m., July 9, 2008.
        Mail comments to: Lincoln Ranch Acquisition EA, FWP, Region 4 HQ, 4600 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls MT 59405. Comments may also be e-mailed to: gbertellotti@mt.gov <[ mailto:gbertellotti@mt.gov ]mailto:gbertellotti@mt.gov>

Thank you for stepping up for Montana's wildlife, lands, waters and our hunting/angling heritage

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