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Reclamation Announces Canyon Ferry Public Meeting Regarding Off Highway Vehicle Use

Media Contact: Jack Conner, (406) 247-7300, jconner@usbr.gov

For Release: February 10, 2017

BILLINGS, Mont. -- The Bureau of Reclamation is hosting a Canyon Ferry Public Meeting on February 22, 2016, in Helena to discuss information regarding unauthorized Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) use and proposed actions to restrict unauthorized OHV use on Reclamation lands around Canyon Ferry Reservoir.

"Reclamation has been making good strides to manage the land resources around Canyon Ferry Reservoir with good stewardship in mind. Part of that process is engaging the public on this important topic," said Montana Area Manager, Steve Davies.

The Public Meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the following location:

Montana Association of Counties (MACo)
2715 Skyway Drive, Ste. A
Helena, Montana 59602

For more information please contact the Canyon Ferry Field Office at 406-475-3310 or visit Reclamation's website at www.usbr.gov/gp/mtao/index.html.

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Relevant Link:

Montana Area Office Home Page