05-25-2007, 09:10 PM
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is hosting a public meeting in Bismarck on Thursday, May 31 regarding boating issues in the Bismarck-Mandan area on the Missouri River. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at Game and Fish Department headquarters at 100 North Bismarck Expressway.
The informational meeting is in response to concerns caused by increasing recreational use and development on the river over the past 10 years. Game and Fish enforcement personnel will provide a historical, legal and resource perspective. Part of the meeting is set aside for public input.
Robert Timian, Game and Fish enforcement chief, encourages and welcomes anyone interested in river recreation to attend. "In addition to providing information about Game and Fish enforcement activities we are looking for public comment," Timian said. "We anticipate this to be the beginning of improved communication between the Department and user groups on the river."
The informational meeting is in response to concerns caused by increasing recreational use and development on the river over the past 10 years. Game and Fish enforcement personnel will provide a historical, legal and resource perspective. Part of the meeting is set aside for public input.
Robert Timian, Game and Fish enforcement chief, encourages and welcomes anyone interested in river recreation to attend. "In addition to providing information about Game and Fish enforcement activities we are looking for public comment," Timian said. "We anticipate this to be the beginning of improved communication between the Department and user groups on the river."