Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Headlines - Region 2
Public Comment Sought on Proposed No-Wake Zone on Georgetown Lake

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials are seeking public comment on a proposed no wake zone in Georgetown Lake’s Stuart Mill Bay.     The zone, introduced as part of a public petition and established as a proposed rule at the August FWP Commission meeting, would apply to 78 acres of the southeastern portion of the lake if adopted.

Written comment will be taken through Oct. 21 and a public meeting is scheduled for Oct. 12, 7 p.m., at the Washoe Fish Hatchery in Anaconda, 604 W. Pennsylvania St.  

The no-wake regulation is being considered as a way to reduce the risk of boating accidents, prevent conflicts between power boaters and small watercraft, and protect fish and wildlife habitat.  

Comments can be sent by email to vschmautz@mt.gov or by mail to Montana FWP, ATTN: Virginia Schmautz, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT   59804 .

More information on the proposed rule can be found at on the FWP web site under Public Notices or by calling 406-542-5500.  
 

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