PROTECTED FOR THE COMMUNITY FOREVER
Beaver Lakes
1,520 ACRES PROTECTED
Whitefish Legacy Partners permanently secured over 1,500 acres for public recreation and conservation in the treasured Beaver Lakes area in 2014.
The Beaver Lakes Public Recreation Use Easement ensures…
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Active forest management will continue to generate revenue for MT schools and universities.
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Miles of recreational trails were developed to connect six pristine lakes.
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Quality recreation access will be guaranteed on undeveloped open public lands – forever.
The completion of the Beaver Lakes Initiative finalized the Public Recreation Use Easement creating permanent conservation areas and providing the public with a developed recreation system. The Easement protects viewsheds, prime wildlife habitat, and the clean water of Whitefish Lake.
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The purchase of this easement required broad support and speaks to the fact that as a community, we hold the preservation and access to open lands surrounding our community in high regard. A significant portion was funded by philanthropist Michael Goguen with the remaining $2M coming from the community. With the help of a Major Challenge Grant from the Whitefish Community Foundation, WLP successfully completed the purchase in December of 2014. Thanks to the many donors and volunteers who worked to make this project a huge success!
Whitefish Neighborhood Plan
3,000 ACRES & OVER 12 MILLION DOLLARS
The Whitefish Neighborhood Plan is a land-use plan for the 13,000-plus acres of State School Trust Land surrounding the community of Whitefish, Montana. The plan made the road map for Whitefish Legacy Partner's recreation and conservation efforts, which have permanently protected 3,000+ acres generating over 12 million dollars in gross revenue for the schools and universities of Montana.
The Whitefish Neighborhood Plan and Beaver Lakes Easement have proven to be a home run for Whitefish and Montana. What we have accomplished in our community sets an example of innovative solutions that can be utilized statewide.
