Bear River Watershed
Public Comment Opportunity: Draft Rights‑of‑Way Compatibility Determination
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public review and comment on the Draft Programmatic Compatibility Determination for Rights‑of‑Way and Rights to Access for Temporary Disturbances and Minor Impacts on Conservation Easements in the Mountain‑Prairie Region. This draft document evaluates the compatibility of proposed activities that may cause temporary, minor disturbances while supporting necessary public infrastructure needs across conservation easements in the Mountain-Prairie Region. The draft Compatibility Determination will be available for a 30‑day public comment period from April 1 to May 1, 2026. Comments, questions, concerns, or a request for a hard copy can be sent to: MountainPrairieNWRS@fws.gov.
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Bear River Watershed Conservation Area
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Bear River Watershed Conservation Area is a landscape-scale unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System that protects wildlife habitat in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming through voluntary conservation easements and land acquisition. Established in 2013, the project works with private landowners to conserve aquatic and riparian habitats, maintain migratory corridors, and preserve the area's working landscapes. The initiative aims to build a community dedicated to habitat protection, water quality enhancement, and sustainable agriculture within the Bear River drainage.