Seeking Community Input on Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Plan
Flathead Land Trust and the Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BORA) are seeking public input as part of the community-led effort to develop an outdoor recreation plan for the Bigfork area. This “Recreation Connection Action Plan” (RCAP) plan is intended to guide safe, connected, and sustainable high-quality recreation access to Bigfork’s superlative rivers, mountains, parks, trails, and Flathead Lake.
The Bigfork area’s outdoor recreation amenities improve quality of life, economic vitality, and health and wellness and offer a key competitive advantage for attracting and retaining resident businesses and employees and supporting sustainable tourism initiatives.
When completed, the Bigfork Area Outdoor RCAP will:
• Increase funding competitiveness
• Build capacity and partnerships
• Support community leaders and land managers
• Provide short, medium, and long-term direction
Members of BORA include the U.S. Forest Service, PacifiCorp, Flathead Lake Lodge, Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork, Bigfork Chamber of Commerce, Bigfork Rotary, Whitney Family, Montana FWP, Flathead Land Trust, and Trust for Public Land.
“We all know Bigfork, and the Flathead is growing, and to sustainably manage and improve our community it takes great planning,” says Chase Averill, General Manager at Flathead Lake Lodge. “I’m excited to see how the recreation component of our little town can be woven into the bigger picture of Bigfork’s community and growth planning, and provide quality recreational opportunities and quality of life improvements for generations.”
The public is invited to attend a community meeting on November 16th from 6 – 8 p.m. in the community room at Bigfork High School. Those who would prefer to attend virtually are invited to a virtual community meeting on November 21st from 6 ¬– 8 p.m. via Zoom (register here).
For more information, please visit https://mtaccessproject.com/bigfork-area-outdoor-recreation-plan/ or email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.