87-5-807. Reporting — evaluations. (1) A project sponsor shall:

Terms Used In Montana Code 87-5-807

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Council: means the wildlife habitat improvement advisory council established in 87-5-803. See Montana Code 87-5-802
  • Department: means the department of fish, wildlife, and parks established in 2-15-3401. See Montana Code 87-5-802

(a)monitor and document the timelines, progress, and results of the project;

(b)evaluate the overall effectiveness of the project; and

(c)provide project and fiscal reports as required by contract.

(2)The department shall:

(a)conduct field evaluations of projects;

(b)require a project sponsor to initiate corrective action if an evaluation finds inadequacies in the project’s progress or fiscal reporting; and

(c)on or before September 1 of each year preceding the convening of a regular session of the legislature, provide a report to the environmental quality council in accordance with 5-11-210. The report must include:

(i)an overview of the program;

(ii)a listing of projects funded during the reporting period;

(iii)an analysis of how projects funded are improving wildlife habitat; and

(iv)a summary of past and current funding.