State trails advisory committee meets in Great Falls March 5-6

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks State Trails Advisory Committee meets in Great Falls March 5-6.

The meeting will be held at the FWP Great Falls Region 4 office in the public conference room and a virtual option will also be available.

The STAC advises FWP on trail issues in Montana, including funding, use and the promotion of recreational trails across land ownership. The group is made up of eight members, including: Kristi Drake, Billings; Brenda Maas, Billings; Madelon Martin, Eureka; Mike Patterson, Butte; Julie Riley, Volborg; Mark Smolen, Bigfork; Virginia Sullivan, Missoula; and Bob Walker, Clancy.

On March 5, STAC will be reviewing Trail Stewardship Program grant applications, and on March 6, the STAC will review Recreational Trail grant applications. STAC will provide recommendations to FWP staff regarding funding for TSP and RTP.

The FWP Region 4 office public conference room is located at 4600 Giant Springs Road in Great Falls.  The meeting is open to the public, and public comment will be taken each day. The meeting agenda is posted online and the meeting will be streamed live on the State Trails Advisory Committee webpage.