Your Input Is Needed for the Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Plan

Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Alliance (BORA), which Flathead Land Trust is a member of, is 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 for all to Bigfork’s superlative rivers, mountains, parks, trails, and Flathead Lake.

In November, BORA conducted in-person and virtual community workshops to obtain input through interactive discussions. To supplement these workshops and provide an opportunity for engagement from community members unable to attend these meetings, a community survey is now available online and at various locations around the Bigfork area.

“We want to hear from as many people in the community as possible,” explained Megan Shoultz, CFBB director and a BORA member. “It is important to get perspectives, values, concerns and other input from all of those who enjoy outdoor recreation in Bigfork. The time is now to figure out how we take care of what we have and consider what we need in the future to keep Bigfork a great place to live, work, and play.” The public can access the survey at following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BigforkRec

The survey is also available online via the project website as a link or downloadable PDF or via the BORA Facebook page. Print versions of the survey will be available at various locations around Bigfork and upon request. Community members are encouraged to share the survey link or collect print surveys and mail them to Montana Access Project. The survey will be open until December 31, 2022.

Upon compiling input of the survey, BORA will commence the second phase of the project to draft a plan that will build organizational capacity, increase funding competitiveness, and provide direction for partners in improving outdoor recreation opportunities. It is anticipated that the plan will be completed by summer.

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, Trust for Public Land, Flathead Land Trust, Montana Land Reliance, and Montana DNRC.

To donate to help make the Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Plan possible, click HERE>>
Or, send a check to Flathead Land Trust, PO Box 1913, Kalispell MT 59903. Make sure to designate your tax deductible contribution to BORA/Bigfork Outdoor Recreation Planning. Thank you!