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Lands department seeks new Open Lands specialist FTE to manage bond funds, stewardship and a small-ag conservation pilot

3862889 · June 19, 2025
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Missoula County Lands, Culture and Recreation staff requested a $99,532 FY26 budget enhancement to add one Open Lands specialist FTE, doubling the Open Lands team from one to two and supporting bond-fund administration, the Open Land Citizen Advisory Committee, grant coordination and a proposed small agricultural land-conservation pilot.

Missoula County Lands, Culture and Recreation staff asked commissioners to fund an Open Lands specialist FTE at a proposed FY26 cost of $99,532 to expand the county's capacity to administer open-space bond funds, coordinate stewardship and take initial steps on a small agricultural land-conservation pilot.

Staff described the Open Lands program's core duties: administration of 2006 and 2018 Open Space Bond funds including pre-application consultation,…

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