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* Definitions for Significance Status CD - Consensus Determination between FWP and SHPO that the site is eligible for listing on theNational Register of Historic Places. NR Listed - Already listed on the National Register of Historic Places Unresolved - Agreement has not been reached between FWP and SHPO that the site is eligible forlisting on the National Register of Historic Places. CD - Though SHPO records that a Consensus Determination has been reached between FWP andSHPO, FWP does not agree that this site meets the eligibility criteria for listing on the NationalRegister of Historic Places.** 24MN0164 Milwaukee Road Railroad Section- This historic site runs along the Clark Fork River andcrosses the following FWP-owned properties: Alberton Gorge AFPL, Big Eddy FAS, Cyr Bridge FAS, DryCreek FAS, Fish Creek WMA, Forest Grove FAS, Natural Pier FAS, St. John’s FAS, Slowaway FAS, and TarkioFAS.The presence of homesteads and other historic structures is incidental to the primary purposeof FAS and WMA which is to preserve fish and wildlife habitat and provide recreationalopportunities to the public for fishing, hunting, boating, floating, wildlife viewing, hiking,camping, and picnicking. In instances when the historic structures are in sufficient conditionand location to be used by FWP staff, FWP endeavors to maintain those structures in good andexcellent condition. When structures are in poor to fair condition, FWP endeavors to protectthe structures from vandalism and destruction, where possible, while at the same timeproviding for the public’s safety by removing safety hazards and attractive nuisances.Property Status and ConditionInformation concerning the status and condition of F&W heritage sites is provided in AppendixA. Condition assessment forms for each heritage property are included in Appendix C. Of the26 sites reported on for SB3 requirements, 16 maintain a satisfactory status, eight are listed in awatch status, and the status of two is unknown. Sites with a satisfactory status are those thathave limited threats of vandalism, infringement from development, or pending constructionnearby. Those considered as properties to watch include sites where infringing developmentand nearby highways damage the site’s visual integrity. Other criteria for watch status areheritage sites subject to vandalism and decay. The Flathead Lake WHPA (24LA0269) has a watchstatus due to vandalism and the island being used as a party site for boaters.Eight Mile Ford FAS (24MA0244) has a watch status due to deterioration of the tipi rings andcairns due to inadvertent trampling and ATV traffic over the years. FWP has installed a fence6

and interpretive signs around the site to minimize further disturbance. The George GrantMemorial FAS (24BE1327) archeological site has a watch status due to the potential forvandalism and disturbance by the public using this relatively small FAS. Archaeological sites24PA0462, 24PA0749, 24PA0779, and 24PA0975, located in the Paradise Valley near Emigranton the Dailey Lake FAS and Dome Mountain WMA, have a watch status due to the high numberof visitors, ATV traffic, two-track roads crossing the area, and inadvertent public trampling.The condition of two sites is considered unknown. The Matt Little Barn, located on the AuntMolly WMA (24PW0402), is close to collapsing. The barn will either be moved onto a neighbor’sproperty or demolished to eliminate an attractive nuisance and ensure public safety. Thearcheological site on Bonfield FAS (24CR0712) is located on a bench above the YellowstoneRiver that was subject to severe erosion four years ago from an ice jam. It is likely the sitewashed away at that time.In terms of overall site integrity and condition, eight of the 26 sites are in excellent condition(Appendix A). These sites are actively maintained to be in excellent condition, have excellentstructural integrity, and are routinely used by FWP staff and the public. Ten of the 26 sites arein good condition. These sites maintain their integrity, are structurally sound, and have notbeen damaged by incompatible development or changes. Three sites are in fair conditionbecause the structural integrity has deteriorated. The integrity of two sites is poor to failed,including the Matt Little Barn on Aunt Molly WMA (24PW0402), and the archeological site onBonfield FAS (24CR0712). The Matt Little Barn is close to collapsing. The archeological site onBonfield FAS has likely washed away. The integrity of the Milwaukee Road Railroad abandonedgrade (24MN0164) and the archeological sites on George Grant Memorial FAS 24BE1327) andBoulder Forks FAS 24SW0276) are unknown. Qualified archeologists have not reviewed thearcheological sites since they were first identified so their condition is unknown. The conditionof the abandoned railroad grade varies dramatically along its length. The portion of the gradeon the Alberton Gorge ALFP is used as an access road for recreation sites in the gorge and is ingood condition. The portions of the grade on the remaining F&W properties are overgrownwith vegetation and/or weeds and are often difficult to even identify. These sites would beconsidered in poor condition.Detailed descriptions of the status and condition of the 26 F&W heritage properties is found onthe individual Heritage Property Reporting Forms in Appendix C.7

Heritage Site Stewardship EffortsStewardship and preservation expenditures on the 26 F&W heritage properties during the2010-2011 period are listed in Appendix B by region and property name. Expenditures devotedto the repair and restoration of historic buildings totaled 1,735,222 statewide, with 981,000of this amount coming from federal grants and aid, including 150,000 from the federal HistoricPreservation Grant and 831,000 from federal aid for hunter and aquatic education. Themajority of the state funds and all of the federal aid and grants were used to restore theStedman Foundry and Machine Company Machine Shop (24LC1723), which was restored andrenovated to house the Montana Wild Outdoor Education Center.Extensive improvement, restoration and preservation of the 1882 Stedman Foundry MachineShop were completed from 2007 to the present. The renovated building and surroundinggrounds will house the FWP Montana Wild Outdoor Education Center. Seismic and structuralstabilization and structural upgrades were completed in 2007 for 615,000. Restoration workcompleted during the 2010 - 2011 period included construction of a new entry vestibule,interior remodeling providing office spaces, public restrooms, classroom, auditorium, exhibithall, and necessary mechanical spaces, and construction of a living stream aquatic educationdisplay, for a cost of 1,700,000. The total expenditure on this site to date is 2,315, 000.Interpretive displays will be installed by August 2012 for approximately 800,000. Landscapingand outdoor space on the two acres between the building and Spring Meadow Lake will costapproximately 200,000 and will be completed by fall 2012, depending upon available funding.No money was spent on site interpretation and educational programs on any F&W propertiesduring the 2010-2011 period. However, approximately 800,000 will be spent on interiorinterpretive displays at the Montana Wild Outdoor Education Center (24LC1273) in 2012.Outdoor interpretive displays will also be installed at the Education Center in 2012.Maintenance of F&W heritage sites included installation of new roofs, flooring, insulation, andfurnace, along with costs related to access road maintenance. These costs do not representcomplete maintenance costs for these sites, as many other small repairs and expenses were notindividually reported are not included. The roof of the Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery (SomersHatchery 24FH0758) manager’s residence was repaired and replaced for 25,722. New flooringwas installed in the second residence of the historic Libby Hatchery (Libby Field Office24LN1619) for 3,000. A new roof and new furnace were installed in the residence of thehistoric Washoe Park Hatchery for 4,000 and 2,000, respectively. In addition, new insulationwas installed in the Washoe Park Trout Hatchery shop for 500. Consultation with andapproval from SHPO was obtained before maintenance, repair, and restoration work began toensure all work performed conformed with the historic preservation of the sites.8

F&W conducted no site documentation, research, site monitoring, or marketing during the2010-2011 period and, thus, no funds were spent on those activities on F&W properties.The F&W heritage properties with the most significant expenditures during the 2010-2011period are the Montana Wild Outdoor Education Center (24LC1273/ 1,700,000), the FlatheadLake Salmon Hatchery (24FH0758/ 25,722), Washoe Park Hatchery (24DL0422/ 6,500), andthe Libby Field Office (24LN1619/ 3,000).The state F&W regions that expended the highest amount on heritage stewardship workinclude Region 3 ( 1,700,000), Region 1 ( 28,722), and Region 2 ( 6,500). Costs for Region 3include one-time expenditures for the stabilization, restoration, and remodeling of the StedmanFoundry and Machine Company Machine Shop and the upcoming expenses of landscaping andinterior and exterior interpretive displays. Expenditures like these will likely not be repeated inthe next decade or more.Total expenditures on stewardship efforts for all 26 F&W heritage sites totaled 1,735,222 forthe 2010-2011 reporting cycle. Detailed descriptions of Heritage Site Stewardship Efforts for the26 F&W heritage properties are found on the individual Heritage Reporting Forms in AppendixC.Site Enhancement and Maintenance NeedsMaintenance activities typically conducted on historic buildings and structures on F&Wproperties include roof replacement, window replacement, interior and exterior painting,building stabilization and structural repair, floor replacement, log treatment, insulation,residence and kitchen remodels, and ditch cleaning. Maintenance also includes repairs neededto keep roads to heritage sites in good condition. Demolition of unstable or collapsed buildingsand structures to remove an attractive nuisance or safety hazard is also considered amaintenance project. Maintenance needs for the 26 heritage sites for the 2012-2012 periodand beyond are shown in Appendix A. Priority for restoration, preservation, or maintenanceneeds is listed on a sliding scale of 1-5 in Appendix A. For all sites, monitoring efforts to ensurethat these sites are maintained and preserved is optimal. The highest heritage restoration,preservation, and maintenance priorities include the following:1. Complete installation of interior interpretive displays at the Montana Wild OutdoorEducation Center (24LC1273) in 2012. Approximate cost: 800,000. Funds have beensecured as of January 2012.2. Design the outdoor space between the education center building and Spring MeadowLake and complete landscaping of the outdoor space and around the education center9

and parking lot (24LC1273) in 2012. Approximate cost: 200,000. All of the necessaryfunds have not yet been secured as of January 2012.3. Install a new sliding door and repair the foundation on the Quonset hut of the historicRed Door Ranch on the Gravelly-Blacktail WMA. In addition, remove the kitchenfacilities of the cabin/bunkhouse and rat- and mouse-proof the structure (24BE1812). Arequest has been submitted for the 2012-2013 period for the Quonset hut repairs. Themajority of expenses for cabin repair is for labor and not considered a capital expense.Approximate cost: 5,000 for the sliding door, 1,000 for the foundation repair, 1,000for rat-proofing the cabin.4. Insulate the manager’s residence at the Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery. In addition, remodel the kitchen of the manager’s residence (24FH0758). No requests have beensubmitted for this work to be done in the 2012-2013 period. Approximate cost: 40,000- 60,000 for insulation, 25,000 for the kitchen remodel.5. Replace the original 10 upper raceways at the Jocko River Trout Hatchery (24LA0221). ).A request has been submitted for this work to be done in the 2012-2013 period.Approximate cost: 200,000.6. Insulate the two residences and meat storage and preparation building of the historicLibby Hatchery (Libby Field Office, 24LN1619). No requests have been submitted for thiswork to be done in the 2012-2013 period. Approximate future cost: 40,000 or more forinsulation.7. Repair and eventually replace the roof of the Wall Creek Barn at the Madison-WallCreek WMA (24MA1695). No requests have been submitted or this work to be done inthe 2012-2013 period. Approximate future cost: Unknown.8. Clean out Freezeout Lake’s drainage ditch at Freezeout Lake WMA (24TT0435). Norequests have been submitted for this work to be done in the 2012-2013 period.Approximate future cost: 25,000 to 40,000 for ditch cleaning.9. Demolish the Matt Little Barn at Aunt Molly WMA to remove an attractive nuisance andsafety hazard, if the neighbor does not want to re-locate the barn onto his property(24PW0402). ). No requests have been submitted for this work to be done in the 20122013 period. Approximate future cost: Unknown.10. Demolish the residence and shed at Beckman WMA (24FR0923) to remove an attractivenuisance and safety hazard. ). No requests have been submitted for this work to be10

done in the 2012-2013 period. Approximate future cost: 10,000 to demolish theresidence and remove the asbestos and vermiculite found in the residence.11. Eventually demolish collapsed and poor condition buildings at Captain Clark FAS toremove the attractive nuisance and safety hazard. ). No requests have been submittedfor this work to be done in the 2012-2013 period. Buildings will be demolished asnecessary. Approximate future cost: Unknown.The SHPO will be consulted on proposed work and FWP will try to resolve any cultural issueswith the SHPO. Final decisions, however, will be made by FWP. Detailed descriptions of futuresite enhancement and maintenance needs are found on the individual Heritage ReportingForms in Appendix CAgency ComplianceFWP developed and approved Administrative Rules in 1996 to comply with the Montana StateAntiquities Act. These ARM rules are referenced as ARM 12.8.501 to 12.8.510. The ARM rulesdesignate the Bureau Chief of the Design and Construction Bureau within Fish, Wildlife andParks as the agency heritage resources coordinator and as the individual responsible forconsultations with SHPO. The Parks Division of FWP hired its own heritage resourceprofessional in 2007. Compliance for the Parks Division is now conducted separately from theF&W. After reorganization of FWP in 2009, the Design and Construction Bureau was dissolvedand its duties divided among other bureaus. Cultural resource coordination for projects inFisheries, the FAS program, Wildlife programs are currently being conducted by the projectmanagers in the Design and Construction Section found in the Fisheries Bureau of the Fish andWildlife Division.The heritage resource compliance process for the F&W is used any time a ground-disturbingproject is proposed for property owned by the F&W. This process is also conducted for thedisposal of F&W properties. Whenever a ground-disturbing project is proposed, a letter is sentto SHPO requesting a file search of the property to see if heritage resources have already beendocumented on the site. If heritage resources have previously been found on the site and aConsensus Determination has been reached, the project will be designed to avoid disturbanceto the heritage resource. If the property has never been surveyed before SHPO willrecommend if there is a need for a cultural resource inventory based on the proposed project.If the SHPO recommends that a cultural survey is needed, F&W will then hire a heritageresource consultant to survey the property and prepare a report of their findings. F&W willreview the consultant’s report and prepare an opinion of whether or not F&W agrees with the11

report findings, which is then forwarded to SHPO. SHPO has 10 days to reply to the opinion ofF&W. In all cases, F&W endeavors to avoid disturbance to all heritage resources.The mission for FWP is as follows:Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, through its employees and citizen commission, providesfor the stewardship of the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources of Montana,while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations.The 21st Century vision for FWP is:Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will provide the leadership necessary to create acommitment in the hearts and minds of people to ensure that, in our second century,and in partnership with many others, we will sustain our diverse fish, wildlife, and parksresources and the quality recreational opportunities that are essential to a high qualityof life for Montanans and our guests.The preservation of heritage resources on fishing access sites and wildlife management areas isa priority for F&W but work is funding dependent. Preservation of heritage resources rarelyconflicts with F&W’s primary goal to preserve fish and wildlife habitat and provide recreationalopportunities to the public for fishing, hunting, boating, floating, wildlife viewing, hiking,camping, and picnicking. In instances when heritage structures are in sufficient condition andlocation to be used by FWP staff, FWP endeavors to maintain those structures in good andexcellent condition. When structures are in poor to fair condition, FWP endeavors to protectthe structures from vandalism and destruction, where possible, while at the same timeproviding for the public’s safety by removing safety hazards and attractive nuisances. FWP alsoendeavors to avoid disturbance to all prehistoric and archeological resources found on F&Wproperty.12

Appendix AFish & Wildlife Heritage Site Summary Table for Site Condition, Status, Maintenance Priorities and Site NeedsPark Name/Site NumberNHL ityPriority forMaintenance(1-5)Future Maintenance Priorities/Site NeedsCDSatisfactoryGood4CDWatchGood5CD SatisfactoryExcellent5-Re-insulate the 2 residences and meat Demolish barn if neighbor does not want torelocate barn onto his property.-Monitor nown5CDSatisfactoryExcellent5-Monitor building.-Painting and window replacement, asneeded and not likely in next 2 years.CDWatchGood5-Monitor archeological siteRegion 1/KalispellFlathead LakeHatchery/24FH0758Flathead LakeWHPA/24LA0269Libby FieldOffice/24LN1619-Re-insulate the residence.-Remodel the residence kitchen.Monitor buildings.Region 2/MissoulaAunt ocko RiverHatch

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Fish and Wildlife Division Senate Bill 3, State Agency Biennial Report, 2010-2011 . three are within R-4 /Great Falls, two are within R-5/Billings, and two are located within R-7/Miles City. Within the last two-year period, F&W added no new NRHP-eligible sites and no sites were . Madison-Wall Creek WMA .