Montana FWP Seeks High School Student to Help Shape $1 Million Fish Habitat Program
If you’re a Montana high school student who cares about fish and the state’s streams, you could help shape which habitat projects receive state funding.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a student to serve a two-year term on its Future Fisheries Citizen Review Panel. The volunteer panel reviews grant proposals and recommends projects to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission for funding.
Montana Future Fisheries Panel Reviews About $1 Million in Habitat Grants
The Future Fisheries Improvement Program provides about $1 million in grants each year for projects that improve and restore wild fish habitat across Montana.
The 14-member panel meets twice a year to review proposals. Its members represent a range of interests, including conservation districts, agriculture, forestry, fisheries restoration, Montana anglers, mining reclamation and the state Legislature. One seat is reserved for a high school student.
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Montana High School Student Seat on Fisheries Panel Means Two Meetings a Year
The commitment includes reviewing proposals and attending meetings in mid-June and mid-December. The position is unpaid, but travel costs and a per diem are provided.
How to Apply for the Montana Future Fisheries Panel Student Seat
The student position is open until filled. If you’d like to apply, visit the Montana boards application page. You can find more information about the panel on the Montana Boards and Appointments website by selecting Future Fisheries Review Panel from the dropdown menu.
For questions, contact Bailey Duxbury at (406) 565-6995 or FWPFFIP@mt.gov.
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