Judith Landing State Park - Acquisition And Development Environmental Assessment FWP-SEA-POR-R4-24-001
Nov 15, 2024 3:54 PM
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing the acquisition of approximately 109 acres of land northwest of Winifred, MT near the confluence of the Judith River and Missouri River for the purpose of establishing a new Montana State Park. If the property were to be acquired, development would need to follow to provide for public safety, operational efficiency, and site stewardship.
The Benefits of the proposed acquisition and development would include the following:
- Ensure perpetual public access to the property.
- Provide interpretive opportunities to the public related to the surrounding historic district.
- Expand the Montana State Park system into a portion of the state with limited access to state parks.
- Provide additional public outdoor recreation opportunities including, but not limited to, camping, wildlife watching, hiking, and access to the Judith River and Missouri River for angling and water-based recreation.
- Develop a state park in north central Montana which would have the potential to economically benefit the surrounding small communities due to increased tourism.
- Preserve and protect the historic structures and cultural resources located on the subject property.
If the property were to be acquired, funds for the initial development of the site, an operating budget, associated survey work, and stabilization of some of the historic structures would likely be requested at the 2025 legislative session or sought through private donation. If funds are approved for the project, the cultural assessment and condition assessment could occur in 2025/2026 and the initial development would likely occur in 2026/2027.
Related Documents: Standard EA_FWP-SEA-POR-R4-24-001 (pdf)
Deadline: Comments must be received by 12/14/2024 at 5:00pm
Email comments to: alex.sholes@mt.gov
Mail comments to: MT FWP
Attn: Judith Landing State Park EA
4600 Giant Springs Road
Great Falls, MT 59405