Foys to Blacktail conservation easement scoping notice

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks may be preparing an environmental analysis on a proposal to purchase a conservation easement near Herron Park.  

Flathead Land Trust is working with FWP to place a perpetual conservation easement on the land, prohibiting its conversion into housing or commercial development. The terms of the easement will include provisions to ensure perpetual public recreational access to 12 miles of forest roads and trails, including a 3.5-mile segment of the Foys to Blacktail Trail.    

Submit comments by July 4 by email to [email protected] or in writing to: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks; Leah Breidinger, Habitat Conservation Biologist. Re: Proposed Foys to Blacktail Conservation Easement. 490 N. Meridian Road Kalispell, MT 59901. 

Comments received from this preliminary evaluation will help FWP determine public interest, identify potential issues that would require further analysis, and may provide insight for refining the proposal or for developing and analyzing one or more alternatives. 

Upon completion of the preliminary evaluation, FWP will determine the next steps, which may include conducting an environmental analysis with additional opportunity for public input or taking no further action on the proposed project.