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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on the proposed draft Compatibility Determination for utility rights-of-way to the Pines Recreation Area on Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge for NorVal Electric Cooperative and Nemont Telephone Cooperative. Public comments will be available from July 13, 2026 to July 26, 2026

Publication date
Type of document
Compatibility Determination
Facility
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Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
Encompassing approximately 1.1 million acres, Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge is the second largest national wildlife refuge in the lower 48 states. Given the size and remoteness of Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, the area has changed very little from the historic voyage of...
National Wildlife Refuge
Lewistown,MT
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Program
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
Program
Washington,DC
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Mountain-Prairie