02-26-2007, 03:44 PM
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants for a committee that will help update the Smith River State Park Management Plan.
"We encourage anyone who has an interest in recreation management for the Smith River to apply," said Joe Maurier, FWP Parks Division Chief.
FWP has used the Smith River State Park Management Plan to manage recreation on the river since 1996. The new committee will be asked to assess the plan and suggest changes that balance the interests of recreationists, landowners and others.
Some topics the planning committee is likely to consider include management of the Smith River’s launch site at Camp Baker, rules pertaining to pets and human waste, and the allocation of float permits on the river.
Prospective committee members should be familiar with the Smith River and interested in working in cooperation with others to develop recommendations that will help maintain this popular resource.
A total of about eight committee members will be selected to represent floaters, landowners, anglers, outfitters, recreation and tourism, and others. Designated representatives from city, county, state and federal agencies will assist and support the committee.
Members will serve in a voluntary capacity, and meetings will be held in the Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs, or the Helena area on a monthly basis for about eight months beginning in April.
To apply for the Smith River State Park Management Plan committee, contact the Great Falls FWP office, 4600 Giant Springs Rd; phone: 406-454-5840; or email csperry@mt.gov. Applications can be sent by mail or email.
Completed applications must be returned to FWP with a postmark date no later than March 9. [/url]
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"We encourage anyone who has an interest in recreation management for the Smith River to apply," said Joe Maurier, FWP Parks Division Chief.
FWP has used the Smith River State Park Management Plan to manage recreation on the river since 1996. The new committee will be asked to assess the plan and suggest changes that balance the interests of recreationists, landowners and others.
Some topics the planning committee is likely to consider include management of the Smith River’s launch site at Camp Baker, rules pertaining to pets and human waste, and the allocation of float permits on the river.
Prospective committee members should be familiar with the Smith River and interested in working in cooperation with others to develop recommendations that will help maintain this popular resource.
A total of about eight committee members will be selected to represent floaters, landowners, anglers, outfitters, recreation and tourism, and others. Designated representatives from city, county, state and federal agencies will assist and support the committee.
Members will serve in a voluntary capacity, and meetings will be held in the Great Falls, White Sulphur Springs, or the Helena area on a monthly basis for about eight months beginning in April.
To apply for the Smith River State Park Management Plan committee, contact the Great Falls FWP office, 4600 Giant Springs Rd; phone: 406-454-5840; or email csperry@mt.gov. Applications can be sent by mail or email.
Completed applications must be returned to FWP with a postmark date no later than March 9. [/url]
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