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Commission approves Fish and Wildlife habitat easement after board drops prior condition
Summary
After extended discussion about drainage and future maintenance, Stevens County commissioners approved certification for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service perpetual habitat easement on private land; board removed an earlier condition requiring a preexisting private drainage agreement.
Stevens County commissioners voted to certify a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) perpetual habitat easement on private land after lengthy public discussion over drainage, culverts and future maintenance.
The easement — described in the USFWS presentation and shown on maps in the packet — would protect the land as wildlife habitat in perpetuity while the land remains privately owned. The applicant, Michael (USFWS/Bigname representative), said the easement would be recorded in property…
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