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Canyon Ferry Working Group Meeting - Shoreline Management

Media Contact: Todd Dixon, (406) 247-7300, 02/12/2006 06:00
Mark Andersen, mandersen@gp.usbr.gov

For Release: February 12, 2006

The Bureau of Reclamation invites the public to attend the next Canyon Ferry Working Group meeting. The meeting will take place at the SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church (lower level), 120 West Riggs St., East Helena, February 16, 2006, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Meeting topics will include:

Erosion Control Measures and Standards
Review and discussion on potential erosion control measures for inclusion in the lake-wide erosion control standards

Dock Standards
Discussion of acceptable materials and styles for floatation and decking

Access
Discussion on Public Law and Reclamation guidance on public land usage around Canyon Ferry

Sample shoreline management plans are available online at http://www.usbr.gov/gp/mtao/canyonferry/working_group/design_construction_guide.pdf, or for review at the Canyon Ferry Field Office, 7700 Canyon Ferry Road, Helena, MT 59602.

For more information please contact the Canyon Ferry Field Office at 406-475-3310.

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