FWP opens online survey for Fish Creek

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is working with the University of Montana to develop a framework for managing recreation on its lands in the Fish Creek watershed, located approximately 30 miles west of Missoula. To provide early input into the process, complete an online survey between now and Dec. 20.

FWP's key Fish Creek sites include Fish Creek State Park and Wildlife Management Area and Big Pine and Forks Fishing Access Sites. The Alberton Gorge, which offers opportunities for whitewater boating and other recreation, and state lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) are also being considered as part of the planning effort.

This is the first time that FWP managers and partners are taking a comprehensive look at recreation across the Fish Creek watershed. The planning team is considering the area’s important fish and wildlife habit, historic and cultural resources, communities, private lands, and unique recreation opportunities as it plans for the future of the area.

A short survey, open to anyone interested in sharing their perspective and ideas, is available through Dec 20, 2022. Complete the survey and find out more about how to engage with the planning process in future meetings or reviews of draft documents, by visiting fwp.mt.gov/conservation/fish-creek-watershed-recreation-planning.

The final framework for managing recreation in the area will consider perspective from the public, alongside input from management agencies and other stakeholders.