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FWP asks legislature for $1M in projects, expands Habitat Montana leasing and grant programs
Summary
Fish, Wildlife & Parks told legislators it will rely on agency cash and dedicated license and marijuana‑tax revenue to fund a mix of building repairs, hatchery maintenance and expanded habitat conservation this session.
Fish, Wildlife & Parks told the joint Subcommittees C and F that it is seeking roughly $1 million in building and infrastructure authority as part of the agency’s House Bill 5 package and outlined larger program requests funded from department accounts and earmarked license revenues.
FWP Director Christie Clark told the committee the requests rely on agency cash and existing funding sources rather than new general fund appropriations. “FWP is proposing to use only its internal funding sources and do not look towards general funds for any long term projects or funds to complete the necessary work,” Clark said.
Why it matters: FWP’s package combines immediate repairs and maintenance at hatcheries, storage and administrative buildings, and state parks with longer‑term conservation programs that secure public access and protect habitat. Committee members pressed for more detail on specific projects, cost drivers, and the payback for land‑conservation choices.
Major building and maintenance requests presented by FWP…
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