FWP seeking public comment on two environmental assessments

Wednesday Dec. 13th, 2023

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a couple of environmental assessments (EAs. For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the link provided or visit fwp.mt.gov/public-notices.

Stanley Pond Fish Stocking Environmental Assessment Checklist

FWP is proposing stocking fish in the Stanley Pond, a private pond at Volborg in Custer County. Public access to fishing in eastern Montana is limited and private ponds stocked by FWP through our regional ponds program increases public fishing opportunity. Due to the abundance of interest in fishing, and the current lack of public access, recreational opportunities are cherished.

Comments due Dec. 15.

 

Flying T Ranch Private Pond EA

A private landowner is applying for a Private Fish Pond License and proposes to stock trout in an new unnamed 0.8 acre private pond fed by groundwater wells near the town of White Sulphur Springs.

Comments due Dec. 23.