EVALUATION PROCESS 



MDFWP is the agency with primary responsibility for compiling the 

 existing information, to complete the wildlife evaluation for the 

 Montana rivers assessment. Information will be collected by 

 examining files of the participating agencies and consulting with 

 agency planners, knowledgeable personnel within the agencies, and 

 concerned individuals affiliated with appropriate private 

 organizations. 



The Wildlife Task Force is responsible for defining value 

 classes, criteria and standards and providing guidance to MDFWP 

 concerning collection and evaluation of wildlife information 

 according to the criteria and standards. Wildlife Task Force 

 members also will encourage others in their respective agencies 

 to assist with the compilation of wildlife information. 



The immediate objective is to successfully complete the Montana 

 Wildlife Assessment in accordance with the Pacific Northwest 

 Rivers Study, as directed by the Pacific Northwest Power Planning 

 Council. However, it is recognized that the wildlife assessment 

 has utility for the participating agencies beyond the scope of 

 this study. Accordingly, information will be collected in a 

 manner that is responsive to other potential applications of this 

 assessment and in a manner that will accommodate new and more 

 detailed information. 



DATA FORM ENTRIES - see attached data sheet. 



Ph 

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