Montana § 87-1-283 - Native Montana Fish Species Enhancement Program
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 87-1-283 — Native Montana Fish Species Enhancement Program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 87-1-283. Native Montana Fish Species Enhancement Program
Native Montana fish species enhancement program. (1) In order to enhance populations of native Montana fish species through habitat restoration, reductions in species competition, and natural reproduction, the department shall, through its future fisheries improvement program, restore habitats and spawning areas and reduce species competition in rivers, lakes, and streams for Montana's native fish species. (2) In order to implement this section, the department may expend revenue from the native Montana fish species enhancement program for one additional full-time employee and one contractor to assist the review panel. (3) The department shall also work with the department of transportation to implement enhancement of native Montana fish species by providing annual updates to the state transportation improvement program regarding possible additions to projects that will benefit the enhancement effort. State transportation improvement plan funds expended for native Montana fish species must be accounted for separately and reported annually.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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