Flathead Lake will soon have a new state park near Somers
The new park at Somers Beach will span approximately 106 acres. The sale is expected to go through by early October followed by a 30-day public comment period.
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The new park at Somers Beach will span approximately 106 acres. The sale is expected to go through by early October followed by a 30-day public comment period.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks hopes to buy nearly 800 acres of private forest lands along the Flathead River. The agency is holding a public meeting about the project on Aug. 26.
COVID-19 cases are surging in Flathead County which has prompted some non-profit organizations are shutting down big fundraising events to help stop the spread of the virus.
FWP spokesman Dillon Tabish said they have until the end of 2021 to complete the purchase.
Salute to Service: Somers Beach Project and last updated 2021-01-04 11:41:50-05 SOMERS â The Sliter family, owners of Sliters Lumber and Building Supply based out of Somers have started two challenge grants to raise funds toward the 106-acre Somers Beach State park project. The family is matching up to $100,000 in donations through the Montana State Parks Foundations and $25,000 through the Flathead Land Trust. Sliter's Lumber and Building Supply Chief Financial Officer Andrea Sliter Goudge said the matching funds will go toward the parksâ operation and maintenance costs including s...