Moline Ranch Conservation Easement

We encourage all PF supporters to take a minute and look at the Moline Ranch Conservation Easement information. There is a downloadable .pdf file you can access by clicking here.

The letter from the Montana FWP states:

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) invites the public to comment on a proposal to purchase a perpetual conservation easement on the 4,900 acre Moline Ranch currently owned by Chris Moline. The Moline Ranch is located approximately 20 miles east of Geraldine in Chouteau County. The purpose of the proposed easement is to protect significant conservation values that exist on the Ranch, which include farm and ranch lands, native sagebrush grassland plant communities, wildlife habitats, scenic open space, historic sites and recreational opportunities.

A Socio-Economic Report and Management Plan have also been provided for your review. Enclosed are the Moline Ranch Draft Environmental Assessment, Draft Management Plan, and Socio-Economic Assessment. Public comment is welcome and will be received through September 2, 2010. If you have questions, need additional copies of the draft EA or choose to provide written comments, please contact us at the following address:

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Attn: Moline Ranch Conservation Easement

4600 Giant Springs Rd.

Great Falls, MT 59404

Or electronic comments to: fwprg42@mt.gov

Attn: Moline Ranch Conservation Easement Proposal

A public hearing on this proposed easement will be held at the Geraldine Town Hall meeting room on Monday, August 23, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

Again, if you would like to review the FWP’s document, click here.