Statement_of_Work_MIM_2024_rev1.pdf

Statement of Work

2024 Lewistown Multiple Indicator Monitoring

Bureau of Land Management Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Lewistown Field Office

1.0 BACKGROUND

The contractor shall collect riparian health data at Designated Monitoring Areas (DMAs) in accordance with Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocol on Bureau of Land Management administered land in Petroleum and Fergus Counties in Montana.

The basis for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) MIM protocol will use the latest version of Technical Reference 1737-23. If the 2024 version is available at time of surveys, that protocol should be used. If not, then the 2011 version can be used.

The Technical Reference 1737-23 and Data Modules are available for download at:

https://www.blm.gov/documents/national-office/blm-library/technical-reference/multiple-indicator-monitoring-mim-stream

Collection and analysis of multiple indicators enables the BLM to address multiple short- and long-term indicators on the streambank and in the channel. MIM procedures measure the most important indicators relevant to detecting change, improve management efficiency through the use of electronic data collection, and yield statistically acceptable results within realistic time constraints. Data analysis within the MIM protocol addresses precision and minimizes observer variability and subjectivity through an emphasis on strict compliance with rule sets and required training. This riparian monitoring effort will produce information for standard deviation calculations that yield detection of upward or downward trends in the functioning condition of riparian zones. Trend determinations will aid the BLM’s efficacious pursuit of resource management strategies for riparian reaches across the BLM’s Lewistown Field Office.

The DMA is the location on the stream where all monitoring procedures described in the MIM protocol occur. All DMAs that will be used for monitoring within this contract have been delineated by the BLM, have been previously surveyed, and can be found in Appendix A and B. Some of the DMA reaches specified in this contract are only accessible through private property and will require landowner permission to be obtained. See the Reference Material and the Requirements sections below for protocol and methodologies for data collection.

Only some sites can be accessed by pick-up truck. ATVs or UTVs could be used to access all sites to within 1 mile. Use of these vehicles may be a preferred access method for some contractors. Conditions of two-track routes described as potential access routes in Appendix A are not guaranteed to be accessible by a full-sized vehicle. Most hiking distances are less than 1 mile of roads or of potential two-track access routes.

2.0 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall submit a one-page resume of all key personnel proposed for this contract. The following positions have been determined as key personnel: the project manager, and a field crew made up of a minimum of two personnel including a field crew lead.

The project manager must have experience equal to the field staff, and in addition, should have experience reviewing monitoring data for quality control, coordinating with agency personnel, and producing deliverables similar to those specified in this contract. The project manager may serve as the field crew lead if they are on site during data collection.

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At a minimum the field crew must have two vegetation specialists OR a vegetation specialist and water resource specialist. The field crew lead will have a 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Natural Resources / Environment degree with 3 years of professional experience in related field data collection and analysis, or a graduate degree with 2 years of professional experience in related field data collection and analysis.

The field crew lead will have a strong technical background and experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative data related to the assessment items specific to vegetation monitoring.

All field crew members must have formal training for MIM. Formal training for MIM must include a certificate of completion from a full 3-day course in Riparian MIM or proof of journey level experience conducting MIM in multiple areas. Field staff must be skilled in the production and use of GPS data, digital forms, and maps. The staff conducting field work and analysis must be sufficiently versed in plant identification, measuring channel morphology, natural resource inventorying, and correct application of natural resource monitoring protocols (e.g., MIM of Stream Channels and Streamside Vegetation). It is highly preferred that field crew members have experience in the types of watersheds being assessed (Northern Rocky Mountain Montane Forest and Shrubland/Grassland and Inter-Mountain Sagebrush Steppe vegetation types, etc.).

The contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel specified in the contractor’s offer unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent team member substitutions. The contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person(s) being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the contractor of approval/denial within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. If the Contracting Officer determines that the proposed substitute personnel are unacceptable, or that there could be a reduction of effort so substantial as to impair the success of this contracting effort, the contractor may be subject to default action.

3.0 PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors shall submit a list of clients for past and present similar projects covering the past three (3) years.

Provide: contact name, address, phone number, e-mail address. The Government may survey these clients to obtain past performance information (quality, timeliness, cost control, business relationships) related to Offerors current and past work.

4.0 REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Riparian area management: Multiple indicator monitoring (MIM) of stream channels and streamside vegetation. Technical Reference 1737-23. For the latest version, see https://www.blm.gov/documents/national-office/blm-library/technical-reference/multiple-indicator-monitoring-mim-stream

2. Data Entry and Data Analysis Modules are available online (use the 2022 version or newer).

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5.0 REQUIREMENTS

5.1 TASKS/SCHEDULES

There will be two schedules.

Schedule 1 will encompass all tasks associated with the Priority 1 DMAs.

Schedule 2 will encompass all tasks associated with completion of both Priority 1 and Priority 2 DMAs.

I. Schedule 1 - Priority 1 DMAs.

The Priority 1 DMAs consist of 17 previously monitored DMAs and 6 new DMAs. See specific requirements for tasks stated below in the corresponding Requirements section.

A. Complete application of Technical Reference 1737-23 at two (2) DMA in Fergus County and fifteen (21) DMAs in Petroleum County. See Appendix A for list of DMAs and locations.

B. The field work and reporting must be completed by the timelines detailed in section 5.0 Deliverables.

II. Schedule 2 – Priority 1 AND Priority 2 DMAs.

Priority 2 DMAs would be included in addition to the Priority 1 DMAs. Priority 2 DMAs consist of an additional five (5) previously monitored DMAs in Fergus County.

A. Complete application of Technical Reference 1737-23 at five (5) DMAs in Fergus County. See Appendix A.

B. The field work and reporting must be completed by the timelines detailed in section 5.0 Deliverables.

5.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR MIM of PRIORITY 1 and 2 DMAs

I. For all DMAs, find access routes to each monitoring point (Appendix A). Notify private landowners/grazing lessees when you will be conducting the assessments to gain access across private land if applicable.

II. For the Priority 1 and 2 DMAs outlined in Appendix A, GPS coordinates for the upper and lower ends have been provided to assist field crews in re-locating the monitoring reaches.

A. Define the Lower and Upper end of the DMA.

The DMA shall be at least 110 m long or adjusted in accordance with the direction from to the latest version of the Technical Reference 1737-23 and utilizing the upstream and downstream Latitude and Longitude provided in Appendix A. When originally installed, the DMAs had Reference Point markers installed using orange plastic monument marker or green t-post. These may still be in place for assisting in re-locating the DMAs.

B. Take Photographs

i. After the Lower and Upper Ends of the DMA have been documented, photographs should be taken before data is collected because the monitoring process may result in some visible disturbance to the site. At a minimum, nine

(9) photographs shall be taken:

a) From the lower marker looking upstream

b) From the lower marker looking across the stream (perpendicular)

c) From the lower marker looking downstream

d) Across the stream from the lower marker, looking toward the lower marker (perpendicular)

e) From the upper marker looking upstream

f) From the upper marker looking across the stream (perpendicular)

g) From the upper marker looking downstream

h) Across the stream from the upper marker, looking toward the upper marker

(perpendicular).

i) If the Reference Marker is still in place: Looking at the Reference Marker, taken in a way that the photograph helps future crews located it (ie background has easily identifiable features).

ii. Take additional photographs as needed and describe the location of each photo in relation to the downstream marker.

iii. Photography metadata information will be completed after the photographs have been downloaded from the camera:

a) Title Field (Required) : Descriptive title of what the picture portrays

b) Author Field (Required) : Photographer Name or Company

c) Comments Field (Optional) : Any other relevant information

C. Identify and Record the Timing of MIM in Relation to Grazing. This will be documented in the Header tab under the Narrative section of the Data Entry and Data Analysis modules.

- Pre-grazing Monitoring

- Monitoring During Grazing

- Post-grazing Monitoring

D. Follow Monitoring Guidelines and General Procedures

i. Bed material sampling (substrate) and Residual Pool Depth and Pool Frequency will NOT be conducted on the following DMAs (See summary table in Appendix A):

Priority 1 DMAs:

BC14910_1, Bear Creek BC01518_1, Biggett Coulee BC15082_1, Biggett Coulee BC04849_1, Blood Creek BC04856_1, Blood Creek BC04870_1, Blood Creek BC15022_1, Brush Creek BC15069_1, Buffalo Creek DC15069_1, Dry Creek DC15072_1, Duck Creek LC04839_1, Long Coulee NW04824_1, North Willow Creek SC03137_1, Snoose Creek tributary

Priority 2 DMAs:

BY02609_1, Brickyard Creek JR20051_1, Judith River

ii. Residual Pool Depth and Pool Frequency will be completed ONLY on the following DMAs (See summary table in Appendix A):

Priority 1 DMAs:

BEC02529_1, Box Elder Creek BEC04887_1, Box Elder Creek FC15059_1, Fords Creek PC05143_1, Pike Creek PC05161_1, Pike Creek PC05161_2, Pike Creek PC15139_1, Pike Creek PC15151_1, Pike Creek RC20018_1, Rose Creek RC20100_1, Rose Creek

Priority 2 DMAs:

FC12601_1, Fords Creek FC12601_2, Fords Creek FC12700_1, Fords Creek

iii. Bed material sampling (substrate) will be completed ONLY on the following

DMAs (See summary table in Appendix A):

Priority 1 DMAs:

BEC02529_1, Box Elder Creek BEC04887_1, Box Elder Creek RC20018_1, Rose Creek RC20100_1, Rose Creek

E. Use the MIM Modules

i. The Data Entry Module is for entering data into handheld computers using Windows Mobile in the field.

a) A brief narrative that describes the DMA, its type, and location will be included in the “Header” tab under the Narrative section.

b) Timelines for delivery of the draft and final Data Entry Modules are detailed in

5.0 Deliverables section.

ii. The Data Analysis Module will be completed using data collected in the Data Entry Module.

a) Timelines for delivery of the draft and final Data Analysis Modules are detailed in 5.0 Deliverables section.

F. Flooded Greenline

If monitoring of the greenline is not possible under the MIM protocol due to flooded conditions, the site would be evaluated at a later date under this contract. Deliverable due date alterations would be made in consideration of any constraints that seasonal flooding may impose.

G. Additional Notes and Comments Can be Obtained in the Field

i. Notes and comments could include any observations and other pertinent information not included on the forms such as observed wildlife, apparent unauthorized disturbance, and/or other unique conditions and findings. These should be documented in the Comments tab of the MIM Modules.

ii. Note if milkweed is observed in the riparian area, and which species if identifiable.

6.0 DELIVERABLES

Data Disclaimer Message - Any records (photographs, data, notes, etc.) generated and/or created for the purposes of this contract are owned by the BLM and require review and permission prior to release of any information. The contractor cannot copyright, sell, release, or reproduce any of this material. Images will not be protected from release through Freedom of Information Act requests.

1. Field Surveys All field surveys will be completed between a July 12 to September 30 field window. Surveys must be completed no later than September 30, 2025.

2. Draft MIM data All draft MIM data will be completed and submitted for review to the BLM by November 30, 2025. Submit one (1) complete set of all data on a USB memory device. All Data Entry and Data Analysis modules and photographs shall be submitted in an electronic format that is compatible with BLM systems. Maps of the monitoring configurations at a 1:1,000 scale with WGS 1984 can be formatted and delivered as either a PDF or JPEG.

3. Final Reports The final report(s) will consist of the corrected Data Entry and Data Analysis modules, photographs, and maps. Submit one (1) complete set of all data on a USB memory device. All Data Entry modules, Data Analysis modules, and photographs shall be submitted in an electronic format that is compatible with BLM systems. Maps of the monitoring configurations at a 1:1,000 scale with WGS 1984 can be formatted and delivered as either a PDF or JPEG.

A. The final report for data will be submitted to the BLM by December 31, 2025.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

1. Hard copy and/or digital versions of maps and previous survey information will be provided to the contractor.

2. Permittee/landowner contact information will be provided in order to aid with acquiring access to

DMAs which require private landowner permission. This information is NOT public, and the confidentiality of this information is to be maintained.

3. A grazing schedule will not be provided to bidders or to the contractor; the timing of MIM in relation to grazing will be recorded by the contractor as observed in the field at the time of survey, as outlined under 5.2.II.C of the Requirements section of this document.

8.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

1. The contractor is responsible for obtaining landowner permission and acquiring legal access to all

BLM parcels and stream reaches. Contractor should be prepared for hiking and driving in rough terrain, hot and cold temperature extremes, rattlesnakes, etc..

2. 8 megapixel or greater camera with geo-reference capability. If a tablet or similar device is used, verify resolution settings are correct.

3. Equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items needed to complete the field work protocols outlined in the requirements section above.

4. 4-wheel drive vehicle or UTV/ATV for transportation. The contractor will be responsible for making sure all vehicles, 4 wheelers, or UTV’s are washed regularly to reduce the spread of noxious weed seeds.

5. The contractor will be responsible for carrying necessary fire extinguishers and any other safety/ first aide equipment.

9.0 TELECONFERENCES AND CORRESPNDANCE

1. An initial pre-work teleconference will occur after award of the contract.

2. Other “as-needed” teleconferences, phone calls, or email correspondence with BLM shall be conducted whenever requested by the COR or the contractor in which questions relating to the project need to be discussed.

10.0 PAYMENT

Payment shall be made in accordance with the contract requirements at the price per DMA (with supporting forms, photographs, and maps completed). Measurement for payment will be based on completed, reviewed and accepted products by the COR. Invoices can be submitted following the timelines and deliverables outlined in section 5.0 Deliverables.

Fifty percent of the payment per Priority 1 and/or Priority 2 DMAs will be paid upon completion of the field surveys and when list of completed sites is provided to the COR. This is intended to document that the survey is complete for the various reaches.

The remaining 50% will be paid after BLM acceptance of the final report(s).

Appendix A Site Information

The following are lists and locations of each DMA with background information for reference. The list is organized by Priority 1 DMAs, and Priority 2 DMAs, then by alphabetical order.

Table 1. List of DMAs with background information

Priority Stream Name County DMA I.D. Allotment Original Survey

Special Monitoring

Criteria

Pr io ri ty

D

M A s

Bear Creek Petroleum BC14910_1 SF Bear Creek 2021

Biggett Coulee Petroleum BC01518-1 Winter Pasture new

Biggett Coulee Petroleum BC15082-1 Tin Can new

Blood Creek Petroleum BC04849_1 Blood Creek-Marty 2019

Blood Creek Petroleum BC04856_1 Sage Creek AMP 2019

Blood Creek Petroleum BC04870_1 Lower Blood Creek 2019

Box Elder Creek Petroleum BEC02529_1 Box Elder 2019 pool and substrate

Box Elder Creek Petroleum BEC04887_1 Marks Individual 2017 pool and substrate

Brush Creek Petroleum BC15022_1 Brush Creek - Gavel 2021

Buffalo Creek Petroleum BC15069_1 Hale Ranch 2021

Dry Creek Petroleum DC15069_1 Hale Ranch 2019

Duck Creek Petroleum DC15072_1 Wild Horse 2021

Fords Creek Petroleum FC15059_1 Skibby Place new pool

Long Coulee Petroleum LC04839_1 Long Coulee new

N. Willow Creek Petroleum NW04824_1 North Willow Creek 2021

Pike Creek Petroleum PC05143_1 Bench Pasture 2018 pool

Pike Creek Petroleum PC05161_1 Pike Creek 2021 pool

Pike Creek Petroleum PC05161_2 Pike Creek 2021 pool

Pike Creek Petroleum PC15139_1 Lower Pike Creek 2018 pool

Pike Creek Petroleum PC15151-1 Iverson Yellowater new pool

Snoose Creek Trib Petroleum SC03137-1 Lower Snoose Creek new

Rose Creek Fergus RC20018_1 Burnside 2020 pool and substrate

Rose Creek Fergus RC20100_1 Rose Creek 2020 pool and substrate

Priority Stream Name County DMA I.D. Allotment Original Survey

Special Monitoring

Criteria

Pr io ri ty

D

M A s Brickyard Creek Fergus BY02609_1 Little Box Elder 2021

Fords Creek Fergus FC12601_1 Little Dam 2018 pool

Fords Creek Fergus FC12601_2 Little Dam 2021 pool

Fords Creek Fergus FC12700_1 Forgy Common 2021 pool

Judith River Fergus JR20051_1 Judith River Ranch 2017

Priority 1 DMAs

BC14910-1

Drainage: Bear Creek Location: T17N, R24E, Sec 12 Allotment Name: SF Bear Creek (#14910) HUC12: Lower Bear Creek (100402040102) Upstream: 47.251711, -108.592642 Downstream: 47.251953, -108.591997 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021.

Access: Access along two-track will require private landowner permission. ATV or UTV may be needed.

Hike is less than a ¼ mile.

BC01518-1

Drainage: Biggett Coulee Location: T17N, R29E, Sec 34 Allotment Name: Winter Pasture (#01518) HUC12: Haley Coulee-Musselshell River (100402050106) Upstream: 47.187000, -108.006075 Downstream: 47.187198, -108.005063 Comments: new DMA Access: Access off Upper Tin Can Hill Road, then two-tracks. Access would require a 0.25 mile hike.

BC15082-1

Drainage: Biggett Coulee Location: T17N, R29E, Sec 35 Allotment Name: Tin Can (#15082) HUC12: Haley Coulee-Musselshell River (100402050106) Upstream: 47.188163, -107.9659191 Downstream: 47.187903, -107.964719 Comments: new DMA Access: Access off Upper Tin Can Hill Road, then two-track. Access would require about 0.5-0.8 mile hike.

BC04849-1

Drainage: Blood Creek Location: T17N, R28E, Sec 9 Allotment Name: Blood Creek – Marty (#04849) HUC12: Swanson Coulee – Blood Creek (100402050305) Upstream: 47.2465651, -108.154212 Downstream: 47.246868, -108.153232 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2019 Access: Access is off a long two-track route off Tin Can Hill Road. ATV or UTV may be needed. Hike is less than a ¼ mile.

BC04856-1

Drainage: Blood Creek Location: T17N, R26E, Sec 1 Allotment Name: Sage Creek AMP (#04856) HUC12: Dog Butte – Blood Creek (100402050303) Upstream: 47.270220, -108.336800 Downstream: 47.269248, -108.336454 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2019 Access: Access is off Valentine Road then two-track across private. Less than ¼ mile hike.

BC04870-1

Drainage: Blood Creek Location: T17N, R29E, Sec 7 Allotment Name: Lower Blood Creek (#04870) HUC12: Camelbratten Coulee – Blood Creek (100402050306) Upstream: 47.252037, -108.055192 Downstream: 47.251145, -108.054533 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2019 Access: Access is off a long two-track route off Tin Can Hill Road (south) or Dun Ridge Road (north).

ATV or UTV may be needed. Hike could be about ¾ miles.

BEC02529-1

Drainage: Box Elder Creek Location: T16N, R26E, Sec 27 Allotment Name: Box Elder (#02529) HUC12: Shale Coulee – Box Elder Creek (100402040707) Upstream: 47.122820, -108.400045 Downstream: 47.122537, -108.399002 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2019.

Access: Access is off Valentine Road then two-track route. UTV/ATV recommended for easier access closer to DMA. Less than ¼ mile hike.

BEC04887-1

Drainage: Box Elder Creek Location: T15N, R27E, Sec 6 Allotment Name: Marks Individual (#04887) HUC12: Shale Coulee – Box Elder Creek (100402040707) Upstream: 47.093430, -108.347563 Downstream: 47.092395, -108.345994 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2017.

Access: Access off Valentine Road to a two-track route (easily accessible by a pick-up truck). Less than ¼ mile hike.

BC15022-1

Drainage: Brush Creek Location: T16N, R27E, Sec 35 Allotment Name: Brush Creek - Gavel HUC12: Brush Creek (100402040708) Upstream: 47.107256, -108.252642 Downstream: 47.10671, -108.251836 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021.

Access: Access can be from Old Cat Creek Road (south) or Tin Can Hill Road (north), to Ohio Well Road. Approximately a 1 mile hike.

BC15069-1

Drainage: Buffalo Creek Location: T15N, R26E, Sec 5 Allotment Name: Hale Ranch (#15069) HUC12: Buffalo Creek (100402040707) Upstream: 47.090083, -108.46125 Downstream: 47.090814, -108.460831 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021.

Access: Access off Cemetery Road. Hike about ½ mile.

DC15069-1

Drainage: Dry Creek Location: T15N, R26E, Sec 10 Allotment Name: Hale Ranch (#15069) HUC12: Buffalo Creek (100402040707) Upstream: 47.082860, -108.417462 Downstream: 47.082790, -108.416277 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2019.

Access: Access off Cemetery Road. Hike less than ¼ mile.

DC15072-1

Drainage: Duck Creek Location: T16N, R25E, Sec 8 Allotment Name: Wild Horse (#15072) HUC12: Duck Creek (100402040305) Upstream: 47.162981, -108.580083 Downstream: 47.16245, -108.579889 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021.

Access: Access off Walter Divide or Blakeslee Road. Hike approx. ½ mile.

FC15059-1

Drainage: Fords Creek Location: T16N, R25E, Sec 12 Allotment Name: Skibby Place (#15059) HUC12: Lower Fords Creek (100402040306) Upstream: 47.161906, -108.496743 Downstream: 47.162105, -108.495563 Comments: new DMA Access: Access is off Welter Divide Road. Easiest route is from the north along a two-track through private and would require less than 0.1 mile hike.

LC04839-1

Drainage: Long Coulee Location: T15N, R30E, Sec 8 Allotment Name: Long Coulee (#04839) HUC12: Long Coulee-Musselshell River (100402050104) Upstream: 47.083677, -107.953346 Downstream: 47.084032, -107.952628

Access: the easiest access is off Lower River Rd then two track. Hike is less than 0.1 miles.

NW04824-1

Drainage: North Willow Creek Location: T13N, R30E, Sec 34 Allotment Name: North Willow Creek (#04824) HUC12: Salt Sage Coulee – North Willow Creek (100402021007) Upstream: 46.837275, -107.910042 Downstream: 46.838281, -107.908436 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021.

Access: South on State Highway 500. There is a two-track route through private that will result in less than a ¼ mile hike.

PC05143-1

Drainage: Pike Creek Location: T12N, R26E, Sec 6 Allotment Name: Bench Pasture (#05143) HUC12: Pike Creek (100402030102) Upstream: 46.833463, -108.49346 Downstream: 46.833256, -108.492449 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2018.

Access: Access off Pike Creek Road then a two-track route across State and BLM so a UTV/ATV may be needed. Less than ¼ mile hike.

PC05161-1

Location: T13N, R25E, Sec 34 Allotment Name: Pike Creek (#05161) HUC12: Pike Creek (100402030102) Upstream: 46.846922, -108.545919 Downstream: 46.847394, -108.546594 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021.

Access: Access off Pike Creek Road then a two-track route through private. A UTV/ATV may be needed.

Less than ¼ mile hike.

PC05161-2

Location: T13N, R25E, Sec 29 Allotment Name: Pike Creek (#05161) HUC12: Pike Creek (100402030102) Upstream: 46.854450, -108.582067 Downstream: 46.854164, -108.581281 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021.

Access: Access off Pike Creek Road then a two-track route through private. A UTV/ATV may be needed.

Less than ¼ mile hike.

PC15139-1

Location: T12N, R26E, Sec 4 Allotment Name: Lower Pike Creek (#15139) HUC12: Pike Creek (100402030102) Upstream: 46.833921, -108.458443 Downstream: 46.834805, -108.457975 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2018.

Access: Access off Pike Creek Road then a two-track route across State and BLM so a UTV/ATV may be needed. Less than ¼ mile hike.

PC15151-1

Location: T13N, R25E, Sec 35 Allotment Name: Iverson Yellowater (#15151) HUC12: Pike Creek (100402030102) Upstream: 46.838640, -108.511331 Downstream: 46.839396, -108.510797

Access: Access is off Pike Creek Road then along a two track. Hike is less than 0.1 miles

RC20018-1

Drainage: Rose Creek Location: T21N, R19E, Sec 29 Allotment Name: Burnside (#20018) HUC12: Rose Creek (100401010503) Upstream: 47.556916, -109.302611 Downstream: 47.557750, -109.303305 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2020.

Access: Assess is off an all-weather gravel road, Rose Creek Road. Hike is less than a ¼ mile.

RC20100-1

Drainage: Rose Creek Location: T21N, R19E, Sec 33 Allotment Name: Rose Creek (#20100) HUC12: Rose Creek (100401010503) Upstream: 47.553527, -109.299805 Downstream: 47.553861, -109.300388 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2020.

Access: Assess is off an all-weather gravel road, Rose Creek Road. Hike is less than a ¼ mile.

SC03137-1

Drainage: Snoose Creek tributary Location: T13N, R25E, Sec 22 Allotment Name: Lower Snoose Creek (#03137) HUC12: Snoose Creek (100402030201) Upstream: 46.878438, -108.543992 Downstream: 46.878387, -108.542665 Comments: new DMA Access: Access is off Pike Creek Road/Yellowwater Road then along two track. Easiest access will require private landowner permissions. Hike around 0.5 miles.

Priority 2 DMAs

BY02609-1

Drainage: Brickyard Creek Location: T16N, R23E, Sec 17 Allotment Name: Little Box Elder (#02609) HUC12: Brickyard (100402040304) Upstream: 47.156589, -108.8321860 Downstream: 47.156106, -108.831714 Comments: Originally assessed in 2021. DMA upland marker is a green t-post.

Access: Access is a gravel road, Box Elder Road/Fox Lane. Hike is less than 0.1 mile.

FC12601-1

Drainage: Fords Creek Location: T16N, R22E, Sec 25 Allotment Name: Little Dam (#12601) HUC12: Middle Fords Creek (100402040303) Upstream: 47.118322, -108.868700 Downstream: 47.119112, -108.868215 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2018.

Access: Easiest route is from the west through private and would require less than 0.1 mile hike.

However, if access is not able to be obtained, there is a two-track route from the northeast through BLM.

FC12601-2

Drainage: Fords Creek Location: T16N, R22E, Sec 26 Allotment Name: Little Dam (#12601) HUC12: Middle Fords Creek (100402040303) Upstream: 47.119255, -108.889297 Downstream: 47.119752, -108.888330 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021.

However, if access is not able to be obtained, there is a two-track route from the northeast through BLM.

FC12700-1

Drainage: Fords Creek Location: T16N, R23E, Sec 30 Allotment Name: Forgy Common (#12700) HUC12: Middle Fords Creek (100402040303) Upstream: 47.113608, -108.844722 Downstream: 47.113919, -108.844069 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2021

However, if access is not able to be obtained, there is a two-track route from the northeast through BLM.

JR20051-1

Drainage: Judith River Location: T20N, R17E, Sec 17 and 20 Allotment Name: Judith River Ranch (#20051) HUC12: Fivemile Coulee – Judith River (100401031406) Upstream: 47.492319, -109.586011 Downstream: 47.493816, -109.584802 Comments: DMA was established and last surveyed in 2017.

Access: Access off Threemile Road. Private landowner permission required for a 1 mile hike. Site can also be accessed via a very steep two track only suitable for use by ATV or UTV with care but minimal hike. Third access option is from the west but would require private landowner permission and wading the river.

Appendix B Overview Map of DMA Locations