State accepting Future Fisheries grant applications

Landowners and watershed groups have until the end of the month to apply for next year’s round of state grants from the Future Fisheries Improvement Program.

The goal of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Future Fisheries program is to restore rivers, streams and lakes to improve the state’s wild fish habitat. Entities can receive funding for qualifying projects that benefit Montana’s wild fish.

Each project is assessed by an independent review panel and final funding decisions are made by the state’s Fish and Wildlife Commission. Grants will be awarded early in 2017.

Completed applications must be received on or before Nov. 30 and should be sent electronically to mmcgree@mt.gov. Paper applications can be sent to: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Fisheries Habitat Bureau, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

To learn more about the Future Fisheries Improvement Program or to download an application form, visit fwp.mt.gov/fishing or call 406-444-2432.