REGION 5 BRIDGE ACCESS PROJECTS

STILLWATER AND EAST ROSEBUD

Region 5 of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks continues to work aggressively on implementing bridge access projects authorized by House Bill 190 in the last legislature. (Region 5 includes Yellowstone and the surrounding counties. ) In early august , crews from FWP, and volunteers from sporting organizations completed projects on two major bridges of significance - "Spring Creek" bridge on the Stillwater, and the bridge on the East Rosebud south of Roscoe.

All residents of the area can take pride in the level of commitment the area FWP staff has shown in this regard .

The Billings Gazette Article on the subject said " The benefits to anglers, floaters and other recreationists are obvious. They get safe public passage to enjoy the public waters on rivers between the high water marks.

For landowners, the cost of providing safe public access, while keeping their livestock secure at the same time, is covered by FWP, which also provides the manpower to get the job done.

It's good legislation being put on the ground that should provide benefits to everyone long into the future."


Billings Gazette Article Aug 20, 2009

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