Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Community Working Group Meeting
10:00 am — 3:00 pm, Thurs, February 19th , 2015
Fort Peck Interpretive Center, Fort Peck, MT
10:00 Welcome & Grounding Question – Bill Milton
10:10 Self-Introductions and Answers to Grounding Question – All Participants
10:20 Meet and Greet with Paul Santavy, New Refuge Manager for the CMR NWR
Each working group member will provide a BRIEF introduction to their group and why they are
involved in the CMR CWG.
10:45 Breakout Groups for 3-Part Goal
Small groups will address the draft 3-part goal that was created at the December meeting and
further refine the goals into a mission or vision statement.
12:00 Lunch Break – Lunch available for $7.00 (correct change is appreciated).
1:00 Introduction to sage grouse partners and open discussion of opportunities to create something
unique on the landscape using sage grouse as a vehicle, not an end goal for the region
2:30 Call for the question from Bill
What are our action items before next meeting, formation of sub-committees
Date for next meeting
3:00 Adjourn
Sage grouse are not the sole focus of the group, but this species connects us all through the landscape that they utilize. In turn, each of us are interconnected in the collective contribution to conserving the species through the land that we manage. Land and the habitat is the one element that we can positively affect for the good of this species. By addressing this BEFORE the ruling is made on sagegrouse, we can proactively ensure that our communities and way of life are protected, along with the wildlife we all cherish.
– Rachel Frost
