FWP Seeks Comment On Off-Highway Vehicle Projects

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on 14 grant applications for off-highway vehicle projects.   Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) typically include off-highway motorcycles (dirt bikes) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Montana’s OHV Program, administered by FWP, will provide $200,000 in grants in 2006 to successful applicants including cities, counties, state, federal agencies and private associations.   Projects requested exceeded $326,000 for the 2006 grant cycle.

The grant program is funded by state gas tax money collected on gas used off-road in OHVs and registration fees paid for OHV’s.

OHV grant funds can be used maintain and rehabilitate agency-recognized OHV trails, noxious weed control, public awareness and safety education.  

The grant applications are available for review at the FWP Headquarters in Helena, or for project applications in a specific geographical area see the nearest FWP regional office.

Information and a list of the applicants is available on the FWP web site at www.fwp.mt.gov/parks/grants/ohv . Written comments should be sent by Sept. 16 to: FWP, State Trails Programs, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or by email to: rpaige@state.mt.us .
 

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