Upcoming Community Conversations: Yellowstone River Recreation Study and Legislative Session Update!
I'm writing today to let you know about two exciting upcoming community conversations! As we start off the year, it's always great to update you on what's going on at PCEC and these two meetings should be great ways to learn more about what's going on in Park County.
Hope to see you there!
Community Conversation: Yellowstone River Recreation Study
Wednesday, February 1, noon
Zoom: Register now!
Interested in what recreational use looked like on the Yellowstone river during the summer of 2022 after an historic flood event closed the north entrance to Yellowstone and transformed the river and the summer?
Join us virtually on February 1st, at 12:00pm, for a community conversation on the latest data from year-three of the Upper Yellowstone Watershed Group’s Yellowstone River Recreation Use Study.
Analysis of the River Recreation data from the past two seasons is in full swing. Whitney Tilt, with the UYWG, is planning to discuss a preliminary report with its findings, and what the next steps are moving forward.
The purpose of the study, begun in 2020, is to establish a baseline of recreational use on the upper Yellowstone River, from Gardiner downstream to Carter’s Bridge, by level and type of use, time of season, and location. It also seeks to evaluate the “carrying capacity” at various river access sites with boat launch facilities, and identify what improvements might be considered.
The River Recreation study study grew from the concern expressed by our community around a noticed increase of use, and will help us as we move into the future and come up against the need to make some important decisions regarding how we responsibly use and enjoy the river.
Learn more about the study here.
Community Conversation: Legislative Update with MEIC
Wednesday, February 8, noon
Zoom: Register here!
This is a very hectic legislative session and our partners at the Montana Environmental Information Center will update us on bills that will impact our work and local community regarding the Montana Constitution, open cut mining, land use and planning.
MEIC will answer your questions about these bills and give us information on how and when to testify and make comments. Join us on Wednesday, February 8th at noon on Zoom.