DFWP Management Region One contained 11 percent (87) of the 

 reaches, Region Two 20 percent (156), Region Three 34 percent 

 (266), Region Four 19 percent (148), Region Five 9 percent (70), 

 Region Six 3 percent (26), and Region Seven 3 percent (24). 



This initial list and description of Montana rivers having 

 recreational value is better suited for broad regional planning 

 activities or for comparative purposes than for providing 

 detailed information on specific river reaches, which would 

 require field inventory. However, the data give a good overall 

 look at the relative availability of river-related recreation 

 opportunities in Montana. 



Although the list of reaches and their ratings have been 

 reviewed by state and federal recreation managers, the inventory 

 will continue to be updated and expanded, becoming not only more 

 comprehensive but more accurate with each subsequent review. 



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