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Publication ofMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks April/May 2(XX)
Local Community Recreation Funding Nearing
CARA, as H.R. 701 has become known, is landmark legislation that will provide on-going wildlife, land, and
parks conservation with the largest infusion of federal funds in history. Most of the funds would go to various state
and local conservation programs, including state wildlife conservation and local parks and recreation developments.
Montana, which faces tremendous challenges attempting to conserve declining wildlife and dwindling habitats,
could see an infusion of more than $5.8 million to help conserve many of the state’s dwindling wildlife species and
habitats. An additional $4 million or more would come to Montana to fund state and local Land and Water
Conservation Fund projects to restore parks, develop local recreational facilities, and provide open space. The
legislation also includes financial incentives to private landowners for maintaining threatened species and for
conservation easements.
In November 1999, CARA passed a major Congressional milestone with its approval by the House Resources
Committee. The committee's vote was 37-12. CARA still has many hurdles to overcome. Contact the Helena FWP
office oryour congressmen ifyou have any questions or would like to receive more information.
Low-IncomeParksPassport StateParksand “Futureof GrantRequests forOff-
THEPast” review Highway Vehicle
The Fish, Wildlife & Parks
(OHV) Projects
Commission approved the sale of a State We at State Parks are excited to
Park Passport for low-income residents be part of the programmatic review of The Parks Division has received grant
and families. The Low-Income Parks’ important Montana resources. Governor - applications from individuals, clubs, and
^Passport is available for $16.00 to those , Racicot appointed .a 14 member’ state and federal agencies requesting
^residents who have been determined 'ilLiCommittee, consisting of six legislators, $221,000 (approximately $164,(XX)
eligible. Eligibility for low-income is 'andtwo'members'oftheHistorical Society’!:; available) for projects including trail
determined by standard Medicaid or Food Board, the Heritage :;Commission, the maintenance, education workshops, weed
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Services. Individuals must present their _ committed ,,is studying state-owned derived from State Gas Tax and OHV
Food Stamp Program Identification Card :; heritage-properties (including parks and registrations.
ortheir Medicaid Identification Cardupon historicsites),VirginiaCity, theHistorical Off-Highway-Vehiclegrant funds must
purchase. Low-income Passports&can be Society Museum and its artifacts, as well be used for established motorized trails,
purchased only at Fish, Wildlife Parks as, the needs for the upcoming Lewis and safety education, noxious-weed control
HPFeaWardkPqsuOaFwriFtteIhrCsE,vSis.iAtroreacenOtfefrisc.es CaOnNdTSAtCatTe ChmeliradiistkaugmBemiecperrno.tpeeCnrnOtiiNaelsTisAhCToluTtledHrEbeeLvEiceNowmAp.olfettehebsye athnedgFpruWabnPlticaipsapwlnaiorcaewtnieossnesse..kiCnogpipeusblairce aivnapiultabolne
from area FWP office and the Helena
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Commission has ask the department to
The State Parks system relies heavily :4\\ \ ' su^ey thepublic to better understand the 2000 State Park Poster
on volunteers to be successful. Helena t)^ and amount conflicts there are on Contest
Parks staff recently worked on a Habiiai Montand' waters. As our Montana
forHumanity home in East Helena. Itwas population increases, md more visitors Montana State Parks is again
agreat way tocelebrate the holiday season, V ^.^comes.to the Big Sky Country, we are conducting a statewide postercontest as an
and give something back to the ' ' seeing more people use^ur lakes, streams educational endeavor to enhance student's
community. and r^ervoir for more diverse types of understanding, awareness and appreciation
Whether it is supporting the ^.^reatron.^. At times there are conflicts of what exists in Montana's State Parks.
community through co-sponsoring an between^''these user groups. The The contest is open to all fifth grade
event or working creatively with department has conducted public open students. The contest theme for 20(X) is
community leaders to complete a project, houses, public meetings, user surveys and “Who ONCE Lived in .Montana State
Montana State Park staff looks for ways solicited public input on the conflicts that Parks...Historic Homes of Our Parks.
support the community they are a part of. may be occurring and possible solutions. contactHELENA.
CONTACTFWPOFFICES. CONTACTHELENA.
Approximately 70%oftheestimated5million totalvisitstoMontana's41 StateParksand312 FishingAccessSites(FAS)wereby
Montana residents. Ofthecombinedtotal, 1.6million visitsweretoStateParksand3.4million toFishingAccessSites.
Recognition Awards
The followingindividualswererecognizedwithawardsattheDecemberParks Division Calendar
meeting heldinGreatFalls: April: j
12-Makoshika, I
Marty Watkins ParksProfessionalofthe Yearforhercontinuedinnovative, ' MarckfortheParks&TreePlanting
enthusiastic promotionandstewardshipoftheparks .^0 - FrenchtownPond,
Bob& MargaretModdison Outstanding ContributionAwardfortheirgenerous supportof Kite/FloatFest
MontanaState Parks
Jerry Sawyer InnovativeEnhancementAwardforhisvisionaryapproachto
executingthe FlatheadLake MarineTrail &
DickEllis (retired) LifetimeAchievementAwardforsuperiorworkoverhiscareer 1 -- Lewis ClfaorrkguCiadveedrtnosu,rs
Ken Soderberg TeamAchievementofthe YearAwardforhisworkincompleting 6-SpringMeadow Lake,
the Ulm PishkunVisitorCenter InternationalMigratoryBirdDay
MarcellaSherfy TeamAchievementofthe YearAwardforherworkincompleting 6-7-FVeochtownPond,
the UlmPishkunVisitorCenter &2I Canoe&KayakDemoDays
DaveTodd TeamAchievementofthe YearAwardforhisworkincompleting
theUlmPishkun VisitorCenter
KyrsHolmes TeamAchievementofthe YearAwardforhis workincompleting
the UlmPishkunVisitorCenter 10~Makoshika,
Andy Roy/Katie Hall SafetyAchievementAwardforsavingthelifeofapersonwho BuzzardDay
nearlydrownedintheBlackfootRiver 13-SpringMeadow lake
SueDaly DistinguishedServiceAwardforheroutstandingfinancial and DiscoveryDayseveryTuesday
eveningthroughAugust
legislativeassistance
24"Salmon'Lake
State Parks is fortunate tohave a staffofdedicatedprofessionals spreadacross the state. Itis CampfirelectureProgramsBegin
important to take time from our busy day-to-day activities to honor those in Parks, within our 24- BlackSandy
other FWP divisions, and members ofthe public that make Montana State Parks what they are CampfireLectureProgramsBegin
today. 25-Bannack
DaleTashHisRsyDay
ParksReceivesRecreationalTrailsGrantApplications
State Parks administers the Federal Recreational Trails Grant Program which provides
funds for trail construction, renovation and maintenance. This year we received applications
fromcities, counties, state, federal agencies and private associations totaling $1.2 million. We 4,000copiesofthispublicdocument
willaward$734,000inMaytosuccessfulapplicants. CONTACTFWPOFFICES. werepublishedatanestimatedcost
of$.07percopy, fortotalcostof
$927.32 whichincludes$280for
Visitourweb site at www.fwp.state.mt.us. printingand$647.32fordistribution.
FWP
Contacts
State Parks Office - Helena 444-3750 Region 4 - Great Falls 454-5840
Region 1 - Kalispell 752-5501 Region 5 - Billings 247-2940
Region 2 - Missoula 542-5500 Region 6 - Glasgow 228-3700
Region 3 - Bozeman 994-4042 Region 7 -Miles City 232-0900
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2000-01 State Parl^ eu?s
Publication ofMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks December 2000/January 2001
StateParkPassportwith a CentennialTheme
The2001 MontanaState ParksCentennial Passportcelebrates Fish, Wildlife& Parksfirst 100years.
The passport, available at FWP Offices, is valid for one license year (March 1st to the last day of February)
> 1901 “Early Bird” Passports purchased between December 1st - February 15th are valid immediately upon purchase, if
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\ ooooor~ ofState Parks.
iROit^ Early Bird (R-nr) $16 $8
This newsletter is your reminder to purchase
your passport, we will not be sending out postcards Resident (R) $20 $10
^^rks annu^’K thisyear. Non-resident (NR) $24 $12
Non-lriinir*rdi>lt ExpiresFeb.28.2002
Montana StateParks Lewis & ClarkBicentennial/Missolri
Headwaters State Park
“Follow the investment trail” is an old saying in boardrooms of Fortune 500
companiesand smallfamilybusinesseswhentalkturnsto“priorities.” Missouri Headwaters State Park is expected to be a
Following that “trail” through the Montana State Parks 2000 budget, a colorful major destination for thousands ofpeople celebrating the
journey, showstopprioritiesare; 200* anniversary ofthe Lewis& ClarkExpedition. These
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• The resources protecting and enhancing the natural, historical and recreational folks are likely to visit some or all ofthe historical sites
featurestha—tmakeourparkswhattheyaretoday. noted in the extensive journals kept by Lewis and Clark.
• Montanans their safety, comfort, and the quality of the recreational experience Park Manager Ray Heagney, Missouri Headwaters State
availabletothem. Park, says the park already attracts informed visitors from
an. Our visitors—creating a Parks system that will encourage out-of-state visitors to Poland,Japan, Russia,France, Israel and Germany.
returntothebigskiesofMontana. The challenge is balancing the primitive nature ofthe
Exactly where does the State Parks investment trail lead? Specifically to a new park with the potential impact ofthousands ofadditional
Amphitheater at Makoshika State Park in eastern Montana; wholly new facilities, visitors over the next six years. Transportation, parking,
entrance road and landscaping at Frenchtown Pond near Missoula; the transfer of walking, sanitation, and safety are all issues.
culturally important lands at Ulm Pishkun State ParkJust south ofGreat Falls to FWP; Improvementsinthe interpretative information andhowto
preparationsforthe200"’anniversaryoftheLewis and ClarkExpedition; and inHelena, present the park’s natural features to the best advantage
a land transfer to prepare for the eventual construction and operation ofthe new, state- are topics of conversation with community' members,
of-the-artMontanaWildlifeRehabilitationandEducationCenter. tribal representatives, legislators, histoiy experts, and
So come along for the hike. Here’s a trail map ofkey points ofinterest along the otherswith interests inthepark.
routeMontanaStateParkstookin2000. Adraftinterpretiveplan forHeadwaters StateParkis
expectedtobeavailableforpublic comment in December.
WaterRecreation
Plenty Coups State Park
Every region of the state benefits fi-om dollars allocated to State Parks from the A proposal for work at Plenty' Coups State Park,
“tbhoraotu-gihno-uliteMu”onotfantaax).prAogBroaamti(nfugnAddivnigsgoernyerCaotmemdiftrtoemebwooartksrewgiistthraFtiWoPnsRiengeiaocnhalcoPuanrtkys available for public review now. deals with park issues
such as fire protection, needed classroom space, and
Managers, Regional Supervisors and Helena parks staffto select projects that enhance
FWP trafficflow.
basicboatingandwaterbased-recreationopportunitiesat sites.
Improvements to the site to-date include a
The full li—st ofprojects funded for the last two years totals $675,000 in practical comprehensive pest control program in the museum,
improvements such as latrines to accommodate visitors, boatramps, repairs docks and upgrades to make the restrooms handicapped accessible,
fire rings. These creature comforts may notsound“sexy,” but atthe end ofatiringday and many small maintenance and improvement projects.
on the water, these amenitie—s mean a park visitor is safely and comfortably on the way Since 1993, $403,830 has been spent on restoration,
home with happy memories ratherthanfrustrated byadifficultdock, strainedmuscles
preservation, and development projects at this important
andapressingneedto visitthenextgasstation.
site.
Examples ofsiteswhich havebenefited fromthesefundsandthe improvementsthey The powerhouse behind the short and long-range
provide include; Wayfarers, Logan, Salmon Lake, Placid Lake, Achley Lake, Painted improvements planned at Plenty' Coups State Park is the
Rocks, Tongue River Reservoir and Hell Creek State Parks. In addition to State Parks, Crow Tribe, the Plenty' Coups Advisoity Committee,
boat improvementprojects occuratnumerous FishingAccess Sites across the state each interested museum experts, and the park's many dedicated
year. friends and volunteers.
\This ongoing pick and shovel work enables our popular State Parks and Fishing
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iircess Sitesto withstand the daily wear and tear, so they can serve tomorrow’s visitors The bottom linegoalistomakeMontanaStateParkslike
inthesamequalitywaytheyservedtoday’s. “ComingHome—easytofind, easy-touse. nothing
overdone. ’
Land TransfersAndAcquisitions
Ourstaffis oneofthe smallest inthenation andwhile
Periodically, Montana State Parks initiates a land acquisition or exchange to we love the work, we could use additional help with basic
acquire lands within or adjacent to a park to enhance or preserve the natural character, maintenance tasks and other jobs. We expect
geological integrity, historical, orrecreationalvalueofthepark. increasing demand for Lewis and Clark interpret^^
A significant land exchange to acquire the“jump face” ofthe buffalojump at Ulm programs and stress on our parks operations teams as
Pishkun StateParkandthe areaatthebaseofthejump isunderwaynow. thousands of additional visitors stop in Montana during
Thetrade between FWP and the Department ofNatural Resources and Conservation the Bicentennial ofthe Lewisand ClarkExpedition.
(DNRC) includes a section ofgrazing land atMakoshika State Park. It will be apart of During the upcoming legislative session, we will be
the trade for land of high cultural and archeological significance owned by DNRC exploring ways to address staffing needs, as well as
adjacentto UlmPishkun StatePark. Thetradeconsistsofapproximately 1,272 acres. innovative ways to protect historic and cultural resources
MakoshikaAmphitheaterBecomesA RealityAndWork and secure privately held parcels of land within existing
parks.
ShiftsTo TheNewGroup-Use Shelter
FrenchtownPondImprovements set
The Friends of Makoshika are the force behind a $48,000 Tourism Infrastructure FORSpring2000
Improvement Program (TUP) grant to rehabilitate the amphitheatre at Makoshika State
Park. FWP brought $50,000 in matching funds to the table so work could proceed on Following public review ofthe Master Site Plan and
the stone terraces and stairs, new benches, electrical wiring, and trail improvements. Management Plan, Frenchtown Pond State Park is getting
Esthetically, the amphitheatersuitsthe surroundingrockformations andjuniper-studded a “facelift.” Project design and construction teams will
badlands ofthe park and provides an exciting new facility forvisitors and the Glendive organize this fall to tackle the construction scheduled for
community. spring2001.
The Tourism Infrastructure Improvement Program (funds derived from the Improvements to the park will include anewrestroom
Accommodations Tax) has for the second year provided Makoshika State Park with facility, interior road system upgrades with a sidewalk to
funds for improvements. A group-use shelter is planned for the future for picnics, makeroutes between facilities wheel chair accessible, new
educationalprogramsand otheractions. signage, security lights, a new location for the park host,
In June, Bureau of Land Management State Director Matt Millenbach presented and landscapingimprovements.
FWP with the title for 2,699 acres of federal land, increasing the park to a total of Additional funds will be requested for the second
11,531 acres. phase ofthe project, including a group picnic shelter and
Work continues between FWP and the Montana Department ofNatural Resources restroom, path around the pond, new beach area, docks,
andConservationtosimplifymanagementofthemineral rightsonparklands. vegetation, playground area, and irrigation system
improvements.
A LookBehindThe Scenes
During construction, the park will be open, but may
The Montana State Parks staff is an accomplished crew, equally adept at welding close for a few days during' important construcl^^
and plumbing as they are at developing historical displays and brochuresto tell apark’s activities. The investment in Frenchtown Pond State
story to visitors. These folks use everything from motorboats and canoes to backhoes will meet the growing needs of area families and youth
and computers to getthejob done. And, theywork in some ofthe most scenic parts of organizationswell intothe2U‘century.
Montana. —
Theyplan and oversee major, high-visibilityprojects from large road improvement
projects, to the design and planting ofthe flower display on the front lawn ofthe State 8,872 copies ofthispublicdocumentwere
Capitol. — published atan estimated costof$.07 percopy,
Somewould saytheyhavethe bestjobsintheworld othersmightwonder ifit isn’t fortotal costof$2,561.79, which includes
sometimes lonely and boring checking camp sites, counting visitors, and trying to $621.04 forprintingand $1,940.75 for
vandal-proofpublic latrines. distribution.
FWP
Contacts
State Parks Office - Helena 444-3750 Region4 - Great Falls 454-5840
Region 1 - Kalispell 752-5501 Region 5 - Billings 247-2940
Region2 - Missoula 542-5500 Region 6 - Glasgow 228-3700
Region 3 - Bozeman 994-4042 Region 7-Miles City 232-0900
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Publication ofMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks May/July 2001
Dear Parks Enthusiast:
When youthink ofwhat makes a community a great place to live, what do you think of? Ifyou have young children, you may considerthe
school system. Ifyou are retired, you mightthink ofthe climate. Ifyou are a businessperson, you might look into the economic health ofa
place. Often people considerparks and recreational opportunities an important asset.
Our state parks are part ofthe economic and social fabric ofmany communities across Montana. They provide places to escape to, places
to share with visitors from out oftown, places for families to play in. The Parks Division also has a number ofprograms that benefit local
communityrecreation opportunities.
In this issue you will discover the Land and Water Conservation Fund, a federal funding program that has pumped over $31 million into
community outdoor recreation projects in communities large and small across Montana. You will learn how teachers use state parks as
outdoor classrooms enhancing the lessons they teach. You will find out about a new state park acquisition. Travelers Rest, which preserves
an importantpiece ofMontana history and has the potential to helpthe economic development in the Lolo community.
Many Montana State Parks are closely linked to healthy nearby communities. Our parks are some ofthe most valued resources ofthese
communities. I hope you enjoy this issue of Montana State Parks News. As always, if you have any comments drop me a line at
[email protected].
ParksAsOutdoorClassrooms NewStatePark Lewis and Clark site, the park has many other
rich stories to tell, making it one ofthe premiere
Many Parks are perfect natural outdoor Travelers Rest, near Lolo, became Montana’s interpretive sites in thestate parksystem.
classrooms for learning about our fragile 42"‘‘ State Park in March. After a year ofpatient The grant funds will be used to prepare an
environment, abundant wildlife, prehistoric negotiation. The Conservation Fund purchased interpretive plan and make improvements to the
animals, ghost towns, geology, history, and of the property from Pat and Ernie Deschamps and interpretive signs at the park, as well as provide
lR^ilciheerr actulLteurweiss. andCCylnadrek ESlweamretnzt,aryfifStchhogorladien sWiilmdullitfaeneo&uslPyarkdso.naTtheed piatrktoisMonnotwanoaperFaitsehd, sitnatfefrproentivseitperobgertawmesenan2d0c0o1ordainndate20e0v6enttso. gTihvee
Great Falls, knows the importance of"hands on" through a unique partnership between FWP and grant funds will be used in addition to a$275,000
teaching. She saysthe bestwayto teach students the Travelers’ Rest Preservation Project (TRPP). appropriation for Lewis and Clark related
these subjects is to take them to places where it FWP ownsthesitewhileTRPP is responsible for improvements at FWP sites. Planning for the
can beviewed and experienced. Thoseplacesare operatingand maintainingthe 15-acre park. Headwaters project will be done in partnership
MontanaStateParks! The effort to preserve Travelers’ Rest began in with the local community.
Swartz considers State Parks just another part 1995 when the local chapter of the Lewis and
ofthe communityto be explored byherstudents. Clark Trail Heritage Foundation looked into State Parks Passport
Annual visits to Giant Springs and Ulm Pishkun learning more about their namesake. Lewis and GoesOn Line
provide opportunities for her students to better Clark and the Corps of Discovery sta)'ed at
understandthediverseworld around them. Travelers’ Rest on both their westward and Montana State Parks Passports, the car
eastward journeys. Two independent researchers windshield decals that allow annual entrance to
NewFishingAccessSites each proposedthatthenewlyacquired site, amile Montana’s State Parks and provide discounts on
upstream from the current National Historic camping fees, can now be purchased on the
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: new sites have been added to the Fishing same area is also an ancient crossroads for card can purchase the State Park Passport from
^ Access Site program. A portion of each several Native American tribes, including the anj'where in the world. 24 hours a day, se\en
; ffoirshaicnqguilsiicteinosne. sold is deposited into a fund ; Sisalciusrhr,eNntelzyPuenrdceev,elaonpdedL.emhPilaSnhsoasrheonuen.deTrhweaysittoe dsearyvsicaesweseoko.n Ttohisbeicsotmhee faicrsctesosfiblmeanoynsttahtee
provide interpretation at the site in preparation Internet.
: 3 siteson theUpperBitterroot River for the upcoming Lewis and Clark "Now Montanans and our visitors can.
1 ontheClarkForknearDrummond commemoration. thanks to this technology, order a Passport in a
2ontheBig SpringCreeknearLewistown couple of minutes." said Parks Division
:; 21 oonntIhselaYnedlLlaokwestnoenaer{K1alniesaprelElmigrant, I MissRoeucreiivHeesaGdrw.aatnetrFsunSdtiantge Park AWdimlidlniifsetra&torP,arkDsouigs hMaopnpgyert.o be"Mtohnetafinrast Fsitsaht,e
nearLaurel) agency to offerthis kind ofsecure online service,
Managers at Missouri Headwaters State Park making State Parks more accessible and easy to
: Except for the Drummond and Laurel sites, have secured $90,000 in two challenge cost-share enjoy."
^^ese new acquisitions are undeveloped, grants from the National Park Service to address Ordering a State Parks Passport online is
^improvement will be made over the next few needs at the park. Near the community ofThree simple, go to the FWP web site and click on the
summers, as funding isavailable. Forks, the park is a major destination for Lewis e-passport icon and followthefoureasysteps.
and Clark enthusiasts. While it is an important
YourParkFeesatWork-Thanks FWPAnnounces LWCFGrant Calendar
ForyourPatience DeadlineToCommunities May:
26-27 FiatheadLake,Wayfarers
Major construction efforts are underway this Since 1965, communities across Montanahave FlatwaterPaddlingFestival&,t
springatanumberofStateParks. received over $31 million for outdoor recreation CardboardKayakRace
Frenchtown Pond State Park is a popular day- projects in Land and Water Conservation fund June
use area west of Missoula. The site will be grants. Last year the communities of Three —
getting a major facelift and upgrade, including a Forks, Twin Bridges, Bozeman, Poison, 9 Makosfaika,
new comfort station, entrance, infrastructure Livingston and Choteau received LWCF grant BuzzardDays
upgrades, and landscaping. Construction work funds. 24-Baiuiaek,
willcontinuethroughJune. We are pleased to announce that once again DaleTashMontanaHtstoryDay
Hell Creek State Park is an important Cities, Towns, School Districts and Tribal 26-DimPlshkun,
destination north of Jordan in eastern Montana. governmentsareeligibletocompete for$403,556 NativeAmedcanCultureFair
Located on Ft. Peck Reservoir, visitor numbers inLand& WaterConservation Fundgrantmoney 25-lilmPisfakun,
have steadily increased over the past few years. foroutdoorrecreation projectsthisyear. SpiritoftheLandintheBigSky
A major construction project to widen the LWCF grants assist local communities with July:
existing boat ramp, provide boat trailer parking, acquisition and development of public outdoor 8-SpringMeadbwLake,
and a general upgrade of the camp area, is recreation areas and outdoorfacilities. Grants may Triathlon
underway. Please note that the park is open and beusedtoprovideupto 50percentofprojectcosts 2101-“ChiefPlentyCoops,
an alternative boat ramp is available at the site. and mustbe matched with non-Federal funds. The BozemanTrailWagonTrain
Constructionworkwill bedone in lateJune. deadline for submitting applications for this year’s 1221-“DimPisbkun,
Recently completed projects at Logan and grant program is June 30, 2001. For program SpiritoftheLandintheBigSky
Wayfarers State Parks in northwest Montana, details, see the FWP website (accessible from the 14-SpringMeadowLake,
includeupgraded restroomfacilitiesand handicap Parkshomepage)orcontacttheHelenaoffice. CardboardCupRegatta
accessiblecampingspacesatbothsites. 14-CouncilGrove,
Boating ImprovementProgram- TouroftheNightSkies
TrailsProgramGrants NewLegislation 22-WinPishkon,
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Parks Division would liketo announcethatthe
With the passage of House Bill 132 by the 22-Bannaek,
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and Off-
Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant applications for 2fo0r01FLWegPislattourep,romvoirdee opftuinodnisngarefonrowmoavtaoirlbaobalte 21-22B-aFnVneancekhDtaoywsnPond,
fiscal year 2002 will be available in late June of
improvement projects statewide. All Montana BigSkyThunderbiidsShow
tthhiesFyeWarP. wAepbpsliitceatoironysoucacnanbecodnotwanctlotahdeedHeflreonma boatowners who register their motorboats pay a 22 LakeElmo,
fee in-lieu oftax ofwhich 20% goes for boating MontanaStateGmiesTriathlon
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asvhaoiulladblbee. dQiureescttieodntsooBnobprWeaselnkteirng(4a4n4-a4p5p8l5i)ca.tion p8a0id%. rePrmiaoirnstointhitsheyecaor,unatlyl fwuhnedrsegtehneerfaeteedwabsy 28-ChCireofwPlLeinfteywaCyosups,
this program were required to be expended on 29 -DimPishkoit,
FWP controlled or managed sites. The revision LittleShellBandofChippewa
View winning entries in the to the law now provides the opportunity for a Tribe,OurHistory
portion of the funds to be expended on
2001 State Park Poster appropriate motorboat sites managed by county, 9,700 copiesofthispublicdocumentwere
Contest, visit the local community, or by other governmental publishedatan estimated costof$.33 per
FWP agencies. Details will follow as criteria for the copy, fortotal costof$3,187.88, which
website.
allocationofthefundsaredeveloped. includes$679forprintingand$2,508.88 for
distribution.
FWP
Contacts
Website: fwp.state.mt.us
State Parks Office - Helena 444-3750 Region 4 - Great Falls 454-5840
Region 1 - Kalispell 752-5501 Region 5 - Billings 247-2940
Region 2 - Missoula 542-5500 Region 6 - Glasgow 228-3700
Region 3 - Bozeman 994-4042 Region 7-Miles City 232-0900
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Publication ofMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks November2001
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State Park Futures Committee II HELENA, MONTANA 59620
GovernorJudyMartzrecentlysignedanexecutiveorderwhichcreated the State Park Futures 11 Committee. Thiscommittee, made upoffive
legislatorsandfourcitizens,will bereviewingthestateoftheStateParks Systemoverthenextyear, reportingtothegovernorandthe Legislature
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by the close of2002. The committee is charged with reviewing statutes affecting state parks, including the Primitive Parks legislation; the
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statewide distribution ofState Parks, including the lack ofa state park in the northeastern corner ofMontana; and park operations and capital
developmentneeds. The State Park Futures II Committee is modeled afterthe 1989 Futures Committee that lead the way to the many improve-
ments that have occurred in State Parks overthe past 10 years. The Futures 11 Committee will be conducting public meetings across the state
overthe next few months to gather your opinions about your park’s system. We will keep you informed ofthe committee’s actions via future
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additions ofState ParkNews and via an internet site linked to the FWP website which should be up and running soon.
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Parks Free OverVeterans Day CapitalProject Completed trees removed during a hazard tree project at the
Weekend At Logan State Park siteto provideaforested environmentforthenext
generation.
moGvoevmeernntotrowJauidvyefMeeasrattzMojnotianneadSatatneaPtairoknswoivdeer LakLeo4g5anmiSlteastewPeasrtk,oflKoaclaitsepdeollnoMnidHdilgehTwhaoym2p,shoans New Park Manager in Glasgow
the VeteransDayWeekend.“MontanaisJoiningin undergonea$400,000 facelift. Theentranceroad The Parks Division is pleased to introduce
anationwidemovetomake iteasierforAmericans has been rerouted to provide safer roads and Woody Baxteras ournewRegional Park Manager
to draw strength from the natural wonders and campingspurshavebeenpaved. Aflushtoiletwith in Region 6 (Glasgow). Theposition is anewone
beautyaroundthemduringthistimeoftragedyand shower facilities is now available, one camp site for northeastern Montana and completes the goal
uncertainty,”said Gov. Martz. hasbeenmade handicapped accessible, and camp ofhavingapermanentParkManagerineachofthe
.Martz said Montanans are blessed with many siteswerelengthenedtoaccommodatelargerunits. seven administrative regions ofthe state. Woody
IferrJestoturn in times ofneed. Some ofthe most In addition, aP the tables and fire rings were is a long-time FWP employee who previously
outstandingarepreservedas MontanaStateParks. replaced. managed the Blackfoot River program in the
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Gayle Norton “We are delighted” stated Marty Watkins, Missoula area. In addition to his efforts to work
announced early in October that all entrance fees Regional Park Manager. “This facility provides withlocalcommunitiestoinvestigatepotentialpark
tonationalparkareasmanagedbytheNationalPark anexcellentbalanceofrecreationalopportunityin sites. Woody will manage and coordinate the
ServicewouldbewaivedonVeteransDayWeekend the Thompson Chain ofLakes area. It balances Fishing Access Sites (FAS) in northeastern
soAmericanscanseekinspirationfromthenation’s the primitive Thompson Chain ofLakes Fishing Montana.
parks, monuments and memorials. AccessSitewiththiswell developedandcentrally ApplicationsArrive by Land & Water
located State Park.” Revegetation work will be
done this fall, including tree planting to replace Attheend ofJune,theParksDivisionreceived
18 grant applications for outdoor recreation
projects from local communities. Successful
Pets and the Outdoors Tip applicantswillbefundedthroughtheLand&Water
SubmittedbyMartyWatkins-Region 1 ParkManager Conservation Fund (LWCF), a federal grants
program administered by FWP. Eligible applicants
1haveaterrier,andlikeallterriersheisn’ttoobrightwhenitcomestoskunks. Thefollowingrecipeisthebest include;incorporatedcity ortotsms,counties, school
Ihave found forde-skunkingadog. Unfortunately, Ihavehadlotsofpractice. districts,or tribal governments. Thekindsoflocal
Mixthefollowing: projects funded in thepast includefacilitiessuch as
1 qt.Hydrogen Peroxide %c. BakingSoda 1 tsp. liquid dishsoap ball fields, tennis courts, ice skating ponds, picnic
facilities, andwalkingtrails.
Eitherwashorjustwetthedog,then mixtheaboveandapply. Ihaveafewadditional tips: A five-member LWCF Selection Committee
reviewedapplications,scoringthemwiththeaidof
1. Rinsethemiscreantoff,butdon’tworryaboutgettingitall-leavingsomeofthemixontheirrottenhide established scoring criteria. Recently, six
seemstoworkbetter. ThefirsttimeIused itIfollowedthetreatmentupwithabath, andthesmellcame provisionalfinalistswerefonvardedtotheNational
back-1hadtore-apply. ParkService,whooverseesadministrationofLWCF
2. Usethemixrightafteryoumakeit,theoxygenproductioniswhatcounteractsthesmellbybreakingdown on the Federal le\el, forreview and approval.
m themoleculesthatproducetheodor. Don’ttrytosavethemix,thehydrogenperoxideandthebakingsoda
continuetoproduceoxygen, and ifyoutrytocap it, itwill blowup. Dawson Community College $75,000
CityofHelena $75,000
3. Mynot-so-miniatureschnauzeris32pounds-1cutthe recipeinhalfandseemtohaveplenty. Roberts School District $10,000
CityofBillings $75,000
4. The lasttimeIhadtouseitthemonsterhadreally'gottendoused. After1gavehimabath I hadto CityofWhitefish $74,850
reapplythede-skunkerto ‘da’ stinkerthefollowingweek.
TownofTerry $5,365
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Hell Creek State Park $714,000to41 t-aii projects. Thedepartmentalso 2002 State ParkPoster Theme
CapitalImprovementProjects provides advice and assistance with trail design,
maintenanceand management. MontanaGovernorJudy Martzannounced the
HellCreekStatePark,awater-basedrecreation Applications forthis years grant programs are State ParkPostertheme for2002.
site, is located on the south shore of Fort Peck duebyNovember23,2001 Eventhoughthismay The theme this year will be, “Montana State
Reservoir, some 26 miles north of Jordan. The not be enough time to prep.are an application for Parks -A symbol of Freedom, Inspiration
tremendousfisheryofFortPeckiswhatbringsthe thisyearsgrants, it isagreattimetostartplanning Hope.” With tragedies like those that took p1Se
majority of visitors to the park. The increased fornextyears funds. onSeptember 11 itiscomfortingtoknowthatwe
popularity ofthe FortPeckfishery is reflected by For more information on OHV (off highway havemanyrichresourcesofrecreation inMontana
theten-fold increase in recreational visits to Hell vehicle)andRecreationalTrailsProgramfunds,see thatprovide aspecial placefor contemplation and
Creeksince 1994. FWP’s web page at www.fwp.state.mt.us, or call reflection. Parks are a place ofunity for families
During tournament weekends and during the FWP at444-4585 or444-7642. and can provide aplace ofrespite from atroubled
peakfishingtimeinJuneandJuly,theparkishost world. Visitors often speak ofdrawing strength
to over 100 camps. To meet the needs of the College InternsAssist in fromthenaturalwondersand beautythatsurround
increasing number of park users FWP has State Parks them whentheyare in the parks.
implemented a series of improvements. Some Gov. Martz stated that Montanans are blessed
completed overthispastsummer include: Nine students from various colleges around with manyhealingplacestoturnto intimeofneed
Montana did some “on the job” training in state and someofthe mostoutstandingarepreserved as
1. Expansion of existing boat ramp to parks duringthesummermonths. MontanaState Parks.
accommodate simultaneous launching oftwo Astheycompletedrequirementsfor theirmajor Thecontestisopentoanyfifthgradestudentin
boats. coursestudies,theylearnedhowtoapplywhatthey Montana. Deadline for entries will be Friday,
2. Expansion of existing parking lot to learned in the classroom to the field. The Parks
accommodate up to 90 vehicles with boat Division,inturn,receivedsomeexcellentproducts April 5, 2002. Contact Helena.
trailers. and services asaresult ofthestudents’ time spent
3. Installation ofaRVdump station. workingat various locations around the state. Callendar of Events
4. Yard lights atthe parking lotand boatramp. At Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, an
December
5. 1500 linearfeetofnew interiorpark roads. internfromtheUniversityofMontanacompleteda
6. Enlargementof37existingcamp padstobetter GPS surveyofallthetrails inthepark,thatwill be
accommodate largerRVs. puton ahandoutmap ofthe park. 12 -ChiefPlenty CoupsStatePark
7. Construction of 18 new camp pads and a new At Ulm Pishkun State Park, an intern from ChristmasStroll
septicsystem. Montana State University did research on 22-23-Lewis &ClarkCavernsStatePark
homesteads in the area and then compiled that
A shower/restroom facility is scheduled for information into an educational lecture program. CandlelightTours
construction in springof2002. The work on this project gave David Ramsey a 26-BannackStatePark ^
$1,000 award and an all expense paid trip to the
$ 1.4 MillionAvailable For Trails in Montana History Conference where he was IceskatingatBannack
Montana presentedwiththe“Washington FoundationAward 29-30-Lewis & ClarkCavernsStatePark
forHistorical Excellence.”
TheRecreationalTrailsProgram, administered Therangeofprojectstheinternsworkedonwere CandlelightTours
by your State Parks Division, will provide $1.4 as diverse as the parks themselves with everyone
millionforMontanatrailsoverthe nexttwoyears. comingoutawinner. The interest, knowledgeand 14,000 copies of this public document
These funds can be used for all types of trails energyofthestudentswhoapplyfortheinternships werepublishedatanestimatedcostof$.3
cinocmlmuudniintgyn,ornu-rmalotaonrdizbeadc,kmcooutnotrriyz.edP,ubmluilctiapgleencuisees, aepapcrhecyieaatreishaanviinngsptirhaetmioanstpoaarltlothfetphaertkesasmtaffofrWthee per copy, for a total cost of $4,283.64
andprivatetrailclubsareeligibletoreceivemoney summerandcongratulateDavidonhisoutstanding which includes $750 for printing and
fromthisprogram. Earlierin2001, FWPprovided award! $3,533.64 for distribution.
FWP
Contacts
Website: fwp.state.mt.us
State Parks Office - Helena 444-3750 Region 4 - Great Falls 454-5840
Region 1 - Kalispell 752-5501 Region 5 - Billings 247-2940
Region 2 - Missoula 542-5500 Region 6 - Glasgow 228-3700
Region 3 - Bozeman 994-4042 Region 7 - Miles City 232-0900
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