Provide financial support for the restoration and conservation work in the montana partners for fish and wildlife centennial and big hole high divide conservation focus areas as is identified in the…

Provide financial support for the restoration and conservation work in the montana partners for fish and wildlife centennial and big hole high divide conservation focus areas as is identified in the USFWS region 6 PFW 5 year strategic plan the objectives of this project are to restore native upland, stream and wetland habitats for the benefit of sage grouse, arctic grayling, westslope cutthroat trout, trumpeter swans, and grizzly bears and many other and wildlife species projects will focus on restoring upland, wetland, riparian and instream habitats, improving water quality and quantity and improving connectivity between habitats project activities may include but are not limited to reducing grizzly bear conflicts by removing attractants on the landscape, assisting range rider programs, providing alternative waste management structures, promote bear awareness and safety programs habitat restoration projects may include stream and wetland mesic restoration, improving water quality and implement riparian management plans through fencing, stock water, irrigation efficiency, grazing management, weed management, conifer removal and installing fish barriers connectivity projects may include installing fish ladders, removing non functioning culverts, constructing bridges or grade control structures, removing or alternating fences, protecting important corridors through grazing management or land protection service and CVA personnel will annually pursue projects with stake holders, agencies and private landowners to meet project objectives