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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-24-23 UPF Board Agenda and E PacketA.Call to Order - 6:00 PM This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via Video Conference: Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in- person United States Toll +1 346 248 7799 Access code: 934 5616 9186 B.Disclosures C.Changes to the Agenda D.Public Service Announcements E.Approval of Minutes E.1 Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes 08-14-2023(Phillips) F.Public Comments This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Urban Parks & Forestry Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating to that item but you may only speak once per topic. Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Board shall speak in a THE URBAN PARKS & FORESTRY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA UPF AGENDA Thursday, August 24, 2023 General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to agenda@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the meeting. Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate agenda items. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190. For more information please contact Mitch Overton, moverton@bozeman.net 1 civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name and place of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page. G.Special Presentations G.1 Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan(Henderson) H.FYI/Discussion I.Adjournment This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Citizen Advisory Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact the City for ADA coordination at 406.582.2306 (TDD 406.582.2301). 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:none SUBJECT:Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes 08-14-2023 MEETING DATE:August 24, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:approve STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:none UNRESOLVED ISSUES:none ALTERNATIVES:none FISCAL EFFECTS:none Attachments: Urban Parks and Forestry 08-14-23 Minutes.pdf Report compiled on: August 16, 2023 3 Urban Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes, 08-14-23 Page 1 of 5 Urban Parks and Forestry MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA MINUTES 08-14-2023 General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. A) 00:00:27 Call Special Meeting to Order - 6:00 PM B) 00:02:02 Disclosures C) 00:02:09 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:02:15 Public Service Announcements 00:02:45 Mayor Andrus will be sitting in for commissioner I-HO Roll Call: Present voters: Angie Kociolek, Dan Fenn, Donald Ulrich, Alice Stanley, Liaison: Mayor Andrus, Parks and Recreation Director Mitch Overton E) 00:02:49 Approval of Minutes E.1 00:05:13 Urban Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes 07-27-23 Urban Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes 07-27-23.pdf -00:00:01 Motion to approve approve Angie Kociolek: Motion Dan Fenn: 2nd 00:05:32 Vote on the Motion to approve approve The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Angie Kociolek 4 Urban Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes, 08-14-23 Page 2 of 5 Dan Fenn Donald Ulrich Alice Stanley Disapprove: None F) 00:05:42 Public Comments G) 00:06:16 Special Presentations 00:08:56 Set E Resuming Angie Kociolek's proposed PRAT Amendments- Continuing on pages 10- 11, Finishing Amendments for batched vote at end of set E -00:00:01 Motion to approve Angie Kociolek: Motion Alice Stanley: 2nd 01:32:53 Vote on the Motion to approve The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Angie Kociolek Dan Fenn Donald Ulrich Alice Stanley Disapprove: None 01:33:00 Set H Kociolek's Amendments. Discuss pages 26 and 27 in the design manual 02:06:51 Motion to approve Staff making appropriate changes to anchor routes. Dan Fenn: Motion Donald Ulrich: 2nd 02:11:28 Vote on the Motion to approve Staff making appropriate changes to anchor routes. The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Alice Stanley Donald Ulrich Dan Fenn 5 Urban Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes, 08-14-23 Page 3 of 5 Angie Kociolek Disapprove: None Set F 02:19:42 of Angie Kociolek's amendments. -00:00:01 Motion to approve Angie Kociolek: Motion Alice Stanley: 2nd 02:20:13 Vote on the Motion to approve The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Alice Stanley Donald Ulrich Dan Fenn Angie Kociolek Disapprove: None Staff re 02:31:23 Staff recommendations for Amendments to the PRAT -00:00:01 Motion to approve Amend Angie Kociolek: Motion Alice Stanley: 2nd 02:45:36 Vote on the Motion to approve Amend The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Alice Stanley Donald Ulrich Dan Fenn Angie Kociolek Disapprove: None H) 00:06:20 Action Items 6 Urban Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes, 08-14-23 Page 4 of 5 H.1 02:45:54 Recommendation to the City Commission of Resolution 5502 Adopting the Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation Plan (Continued from June 22, 2023) PRAT-Plan_Resolution-5502_Revised.docx PRAT-Plan_Resolution-5502_Clean-copy.docx PRAT-Plan_Final-Draft.pdf Appendix_1.1-Survey_Report.pdf Appendix_1.2-Survey_Crosstabs.pdf Appendix_2-Design_Manual.pdf Appendix_3-Public_Engagement_Record.pdf Appendix_4-Marketing_Assessment.pdf Appendix_5-Parks_Inventory.pdf Appendix_6-Recreation_Assessment.pdf Appendix 7_Triangle-Trails-Plan.pdf Work-Session-Analysis,Recommendations,Revisions.pdf 02:54:23 Motion to approve Recommendation to the City Commission of Resolution 5502 Adopting the Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation Plan Donald Ulrich: Motion Angie Kociolek: 2nd 02:54:39 Vote on the Motion to approve Recommendation to the City Commission of Resolution 5502 Adopting the Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation Plan The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Alice Stanley Donald Ulrich Dan Fenn Angie Kociolek Disapprove: None Agenda it 02:55:16 Agenda item 02:55:22 Motion to approve Donald Ulrich: Motion Angie Kociolek: 2nd 02:55:47 Vote on the Motion to approve The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Alice Stanley Donald Ulrich 7 Urban Parks and Forestry Meeting Minutes, 08-14-23 Page 5 of 5 Dan Fenn Angie Kociolek Disapprove: None 02:56:05 Resolution going to commission September 12th 2023 Purpose to 02:57:59 create a final draft with revisions included 02:58:10 Motion to approve Angie Kociolek: Motion Dan Fenn: 2nd 02:58:22 Vote on the Motion to approve The Motion carried 4 - 0. Approve: Alice Stanley Donald Ulrich Dan Fenn Angie Kociolek Disapprove: None I) 02:58:34 FYI/Discussion J) Adjournment This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Edited Documents during 08-14-2023 meeting attached below 08-14-2023.Amendments spreadsheet draft Angie edits PRAT final and DM 7.6.23 - edited during UPFB meeting 8.14.23 PRAT Priority Recommendations 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:Jon Henderson, Strategic Services Director SUBJECT:Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan MEETING DATE:August 24, 2023 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Plan/Report/Study RECOMMENDATION:Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan STRATEGIC PLAN:6.6 Habitat: Work with partner organizations to identify at-risk, environmentally sensitive parcels contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors, and wildlife habitat. BACKGROUND:On April 16, 2018 the City Commission approved Resolution 4852 adopting the City of Bozeman Strategic Plan. Section 6.6 of the Strategic Plan calls for working with partner organizations to identify at-risk, environmentally sensitive areas that contribute to water quality, wildlife corridors, and wildlife habitat. On December 21, 2021 the City Commission approved Resolution 5368 adopting the Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan as a City Commission priority for 2022-2023. On July 12, 2022 the City Commission approved a Professional Services Agreement with Logan Simpson for the development of the Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan. The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan is a comprehensive study to evaluate habitat and corridors between urban and natural areas throughout the valley before critical opportunities are lost to development. Furthermore, the value of existing agricultural lands is considered as it relates to the overall economic, cultural, and environmental vitality of the region. Linkages and important wildlife habitat needed for all phases of species’ lifecycle have been inventoried and evaluated in an effort to identify critical corridors, including recommendations to protect sensitive lands in these areas. A Working Group of government agencies and non-profit organizations was formed in 2022 to help guide the development of the plan, based on a wide range of local experience, meeting several times over the past year and a half. Committed partners include: Animal Welfare Institute 9 City of Belgrade City of Bozeman Criaghead Institute Gallatin County Gallatin Valley Land Trust Gallatin Watershed Council Gallatin Wildlife Association Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Montana Freshwater Partners Sacajawea Audubon Society Sierra Club U.S. Forest Service Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Extensive public engagement has been conducted to inform the scope of interconnected issues experienced within areas of sensitive lands related to a number of stressors, including but not limited to, development, transportation infrastructure, local economy, recreation, human wildlife conflicts, and climate change. Public engagement efforts include a statistically valid survey and two open houses which have helped shape inputs of the plan to reflect values of the local community. Numerous authoritative datasets have been assembled into geospatial models that help visualize where sensitive lands may exist within the following themes. Please see the attached materials for a complete list of data layers used to develop model results. Wildlife & Biodiversity: These lands contain important wildlife habitat and plant communities that contribute to an intact and diverse Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Keystone species, such as elk and western slope cutthroat, require healthy and cohesive habitats on these lands. Wildlife relies on the Gallatin Valley for food, reproduction, and critical winter range. Connectivity: These lands facilitate ecological interactions and the movement of wildlife to food, shelter reproduction, clean water, and critical winter ranges. This land also provides for the emotional and physical well-being of residents, such as through scenic landscapes and quality of life amenities. Nodes are often large publicly managed lands with multi-use mandates. Corridors entered around water are often limited in development potential. Agricultural Heritage: These working lands provide food and livestock production to maintain the community's historic economic base. Agricultural lands also provide open space that helps maintain the unique sense of place and provides space for wildlife movement and winter wildlife habitat. This land is typically privately owned and public access is limited. 10 Water Quality and Quantity: Water systems integrate with all other themes as natural water features (wetlands, riparian areas, lakes, streams, and rivers) which provide critical habitat and connectivity for aquatic species and wildlife populations, clean drinking water, and resiliency to natural disasters and climate change. Human made irrigation infrastructure also provides value to the land in the form of water delivery for working farms and ranches, and groundwater recharge that supports the health of the entire ecosystem. Preliminary model results are available within an interactive GIS map. This GIS web mapping application is open and available to the public as a means of providing access to a wide range of publicly available data in a user friendly format to help inform decisions. This City of Bozeman GIS Division will maintain this application over time, including enhancements and updates to ensure the best available data is available to the community. Draft recommendations (i.e., "tools") are also in development, to include a mix of regulations and incentives. Please see the attached materials for a list of all tools currently under consideration. These tools will be further reviewed by the Working Group, in addition to input received from the community, with a final draft available in October 2023. Final products including GIS layers and specific policy and program recommendations will serve a number of audiences including public officials, citizens, developers, and other agencies in a way that informs decisions about land use and management within the Gallatin Valley. Jon Henderson, City of Bozeman Strategic Services Director, will provide a brief introduction to the project in anticipation of a future Resolution considered by the Urban Parks & Forestry Board in providing a formal recommendation to the City Commission. The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Plan will be reviewed by the Sustainability Board, the Urban Parks & Forestry Board, and the Community Development Board, in addition to a public event in October to review the draft plan. The City Commission will consider formal acceptance by Resolution, tentatively scheduled for December 19, 2023. Implementation of tools listed in the plan will begin in 2024 with considerations of how specific strategies might inform future updates to City policy and codes, in addition to working with regional partners to support implementation strategies beyond the city limits. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None. ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Urban Parks & Forestry Board. FISCAL EFFECTS:None. 11 Attachments: Data Modeling Methods by Theme.pdf Preliminary Tool List.pdf Report compiled on: August 17, 2023 12 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Bird Biodiversity Raster Montana Natural Heritage Program 2022 Locations of low to high bird biodiversity (more biodiversity the more sensitive the land as a critical ecosystem). Inputs to this biodiversity model raster were normalized to a 90 x 90 meter grid, which is the finest scale that this data can be considered for. Optimal suitability: 75 - 100% of value (3) Moderate suitability: 25 - 75% of value (2) Low Suitability: 0 - 25% of value (1) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Assigns a score from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) to each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 3. Converts layer from raster to polygon. 4. Renames the attribute field with rankings from GRIDCODE to descriptive scoring field name. https://mtnhp.org/models / Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Reptile Biodiversity Raster Montana Natural Heritage Program 2022 Locations of low to high reptile biodiversity (more biodiversity the more sensitive the land as a critical ecosystem). Inputs to this biodiversity model raster were normalized to a 90 x 90 meter grid, which is the finest scale that this data can be considered for. Optimal suitability: 75 - 100% of value (3) Moderate suitability: 25 - 75% of value (2) Low Suitability: 0 - 25% of value (1) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Assigns a score from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) to each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 3. Converts layer from raster to polygon. 4. Renames the attribute field with rankings from GRIDCODE to descriptive scoring field name. https://mtnhp.org/models / Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Amphibian Biodiversity Raster Montana Natural Heritage Program 2022 Locations of low to high amphibian biodiversity (more biodiversity the more sensitive the land as a critical ecosystem). Inputs to this biodiversity model raster were normalized to a 90 x 90 meter grid, which is the finest scale that this data can be considered for. Optimal suitability: 75 - 100% of value (3) Moderate suitability: 25 - 75% of value (2) Low Suitability: 0 - 25% of value (1) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Assigns a score from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) to each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 3. Converts layer from raster to polygon. 4. Renames the attribute field with rankings from GRIDCODE to descriptive scoring field name. https://mtnhp.org/models / Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Plant Biodiversity Raster Montana Natural Heritage Program 2022 Locations of low to high plant biodiversity (more biodiversity the more sensitive the land as a critical ecosystem). Inputs to this biodiversity model raster were normalized to a 90 x 90 meter grid, which is the finest scale that this data can be considered for. Optimal suitability: 75 - 100% of value (3) Moderate suitability: 25 - 75% of value (2) Low Suitability: 0 - 25% of value (1) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Assigns a score from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) to each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 3. Converts layer from raster to polygon. 4. Renames the attribute field with rankings from GRIDCODE to descriptive scoring field name. https://mtnhp.org/models / Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Native Fish Biodiversity Raster Montana Natural Heritage Program 2022 Locations of low to high native fish biodiversity (more biodiversity the more sensitive the land as a critical ecosystem). Inputs to this biodiversity model raster were normalized to a 90 x 90 meter grid, which is the finest scale that this data can be considered for. Optimal suitability: 75 - 100% of value (3) Moderate suitability: 25 - 75% of value (2) Low Suitability: 0 - 25% of value (1) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Assigns a score from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) to each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 3. Converts layer from raster to polygon. 4. Renames the attribute field with rankings from GRIDCODE to descriptive scoring field name. https://mtnhp.org/models / Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Wildlife & Biodiversity These lands contain important wildlife habitat and plant communities that contribute to an intact and diverse Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. Wildlife relies on the Gallatin Valley for food, reproduction, and critical winter range. All plants and wildlife, and especially keystone species such as elk and western slope cutthroat, require healthy and cohesive habitats on these lands. 13 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Mammal Biodiversity Raster Montana Natural Heritage Program 2022 Locations of low to high mammal biodiversity (more biodiversity the more sensitive the land as a critical ecosystem). Inputs to this biodiversity model raster were normalized to a 90 x 90 meter grid, which is the finest scale that this data can be considered for. Optimal suitability: 75 - 100% of value (3) Moderate suitability: 25 - 75% of value (2) Low Suitability: 0 - 25% of value (1) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Assigns a score from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) to each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 3. Converts layer from raster to polygon. 4. Renames the attribute field with rankings from GRIDCODE to descriptive scoring field name. https://mtnhp.org/models / Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Wildlife and Biodiversity Results layer Geodatabase feature class 2023 This layer displays the results of the wildlife and biodiversity sensitivity model, which consists of an overall sensitivity score calculated by summing all scores assigned to each input layer, where higher scores indicate areas with either a larger diversity of layers or higher individual scoring for data present in the area. NA 1. Creates a union of all processed input layers. 2. Adds a field for overall sensitivity score. 3. Calculates the sensitivity score by adding all the scores calculated for each input layer. 4. Deletes excess fields not related to the assigned input and sensitivity scores. https://gallatin-valley-plan- bozeman.hub.arcgis.com/ Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Montana Wetland Framework Shapefile Montana Natural Heritage Program 2021 Wetlands are a vital ecosystem for habitat corridors and connectivity for wildlife and water quality/quantity. Select all - buffer by 150 feet (300 foot corridor) (3) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Buffers riparian areas by 150 feet on each side, creating a 300-foot corridor. 3. Adds an empty field for the wetland score. 4. Calculates a score in the wetland score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://mslservices.mt.go v/Geographic_Information /Data/DataList/datalist_D etails.aspx?did=%7Bf57e9 2f5-a3fa-45b2-9de8- 0ba46bbb2d46%7D Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Montana Riparian Framework Shapefile Montana Natural Heritage Program 2021 Riparian Areas are a vital ecosystem for habitat corridors and connectivity for wildlife and water quality/quantity. Select all - buffer by 150 feet (300 foot corridor) (3) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Buffers riparian areas by 150 feet on each side, creating a 300-foot corridor. 3. Adds an empty field for the riparian score. 4. Calculates a score in the riparian score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://mslservices.mt.go v/Geographic_Information /Data/DataList/datalist_D etails.aspx?did=%7Bf57e9 2f5-a3fa-45b2-9de8- 0ba46bbb2d46%7D Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Wildlife & Biodiversity These lands facilitate ecological interactions and wildlife movement to food, shelter, reproduction, clean water, and critical winter ranges. This land also provides for the emotional and physical well-being of residents, such as through scenic landscapes and recreation. Nodes are often large publicly managed lands with multiple use mandates. While data representing wildlife corridors is not publicly available at the scale needed for this analysis, this layer represents areas with more intact habitat, riparian and wetland areas, and big game winter distributions, which may indicate nodes that could benefit actual wildlife corridors if protected from degradation and connected through future protections. Connectivity 14 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Conservation Easements Shapefile Montana Natural Heritage Program 2022 Areas that are already protected by conservation easements so won't need a priority ranking, but could influence protection of surrounding sensitive lands. WIthin the connectivity model, these areas act as desirable nodes to connect. Select all (1)1. Extracts each layer only within the study area (3 intersections). 2. Combines conservation easements, managed areas, and protected areas database layers into one layer without overlap through two unions. 3. Adds an empty field for the protected lands score. 4. Calculates a score in the protected lands score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://mslservices.mt.go v/geographic_information /data/datalist/datalist_De tails.aspx?did=%7B9d69b2 62-b766-11e2-bc7e- f23c91aec05e%7D Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Managed Areas Shapefile Montana State Library 2021 Contains information on special land designations that impact management decisions. Examples include Indian Reservations, National Wildlife Refuges, State Parks, and Wilderness Areas. WIthin the connectivity model, these areas act as desirable nodes to connect. Select all (1)https://mslservices.mt.go v/geographic_information /data/datalist/datalist_De tails.aspx?did=%7B80C231 Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Protected Areas Database Database U.S. Geological Survey 2022 Unifies regions of wildlife corridors, watersheds, and trail systems. WIthin the connectivity model, these areas act as desirable nodes to connect. Select all (1)https://www.usgs.gov/pro grams/gap-analysis- project/science/pad-us- data-overview Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Randomized Shortest Paths for Grizzly Bear Dispersal (GYE) Raster U.S. Geological Survey 2017 Randomized shortest path raster estimating potential dispersal paths for male-mediated gene flow for one of two populations of grizzly bears, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) population. Raster cell size for this input is 300 x 300 meters. No paths: 0 - 25% of value Low Density: 25 - 50% of value Moderate Density: 50% - 75% of value High Density: 75 - 100% of value 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Assigns a score from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) to each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 4. Converts layer from raster to polygon. 5. Renames the attribute field with rankings from GRIDCODE to descriptive scoring field name. https://www.sciencebase. gov/catalog/item/59149e e6e4b0e541a03e9a58 Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Randomized Shortest Paths for Grizzly Bear Dispersal (NCDE) Raster U.S. Geological Survey 2017 Randomized shortest path raster estimating potential dispersal paths for male-mediated gene flow for one of two populations of grizzly bears, the North Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) population. Raster cell size for this input is 300 x 300 meters. No paths: 0 - 25% of value Low Density: 25 - 50% of value Moderate Density: 50% - 75% of value High Density: 75 - 100% of value 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Assigns a score from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) to each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 4. Converts layer from raster to polygon. 5. Renames the attribute field with rankings from GRIDCODE to descriptive scoring field name. https://www.sciencebase. gov/catalog/item/59149e e6e4b0e541a03e9a58 Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Elk Distribution in Montana Shapefile Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department 2022 General and winter distribution of Elk. Distribution is not mapped in National Parks and Indian Reservations. Large game represent important species in Gallatin Valley, especially during migration and winter. These species may also correlate with other important species. Select Winter Distribution (2)1. Selects winter distribution. 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Adds an empty field for the elk score. 4. Calculates a score in the elk score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://arcg.is/0bufmr Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Connectivity 15 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Mountain Goat Distribution in Montana Shapefile Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department 2023 General and winter distribution of Mountain Goat. Distribution is not mapped in National Parks and Indian Reservations. Large game represent important species in Gallatin Valley, especially during migration and winter. These species may also correlate with other important species. Select Winter Distribution (2)1. Selects winter distribution. 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Adds an empty field for the mountain goat score. 4. Calculates a score in the mountain goat score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://arcg.is/0Tjujq Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Mule Deer Distribution in Montana Shapefile Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department 2023 General and winter distribution of Mule Deer. Distribution is not mapped in National Parks and Indian Reservations. Large game represent important species in Gallatin Valley, especially during migration and winter. These species may also correlate with other important species. Select Winter Distribution (2)1. Selects winter distribution. 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Adds an empty field for the mule deer score. 4. Calculates a score in the mule deer score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://arcg.is/1bG5Du0 Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Moose Distribution in Montana Shapefile Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department 2019 General and winter distribution of Moose. Distribution is not mapped in National Parks and Indian Reservations. Large game represent important species in Gallatin Valley, especially during migration and winter. These species may also correlate with other important species. Select Winter Distribution (2)1. Selects winter distribution. 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Adds an empty field for the moose score. 4. Calculates a score in the moose score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://arcg.is/SyGXy Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Pronghorn Antelope Distribution in Montana Shapefile Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department 2019 General distribution of Pronghorn Antelope. Distribution is not mapped in National Parks and Indian Reservations. Large game represent important species in Gallatin Valley. These species may also correlate with other important species. Select General Distribution (1)1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Adds an empty field for the pronghorn score. 3. Calculates a score in the pronghorn score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://arcg.is/1Cyi95 Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties White-tailed Deer Distribution in Montana Shapefile Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department 2020 General distribution of White-tailed Deer. Distribution is not mapped in National Parks and Indian Reservations. Large game represent important species in Gallatin Valley. These species may also correlate with other important species. Select General Distribution (1)1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Adds an empty field for the white- tailed deer score. 3. Calculates a score in the white-tailed deer score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://arcg.is/L1fPr0 Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Connectivity Results layer Geodatabase feature class 2023 This layer displays the results of the connectivity sensitivity model, which consists of an overall sensitivity score calculated by summing all scores assigned to each input layer, where higher scores indicate areas with either a larger diversity of layers or higher individual scoring for data present in the area. NA 1. Creates a union of all processed input layers. 2. Adds a field for overall sensitivity score. 3. Calculates the sensitivity score by adding all the scores calculated for each input layer. 4. Deletes excess fields not related to the assigned input and sensitivity scores. https://gallatin-valley-plan- bozeman.hub.arcgis.com/ Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Connectivity 16 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Prime Soils/AG Lands Shapefile U.S. Geological Survey 2022 This layer identifies soils that are important for farmland productivity.Select by FRMLNDCL: All areas are prime farmland (3) Farmland of local importance (2) Farmland of statewide importance (2) Prime farmland if irrigated (1) Not prime farmland (0) 1. For each county, extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Adds an empty field for the prime soils score. 3. Calculates a score in the prime soils score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. 4. Creates a union of the prime soils layers for Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties into one layer. https://websoilsurvey.nrcs .usda.gov/app/WebSoilSur vey.aspx GVLT suggested two things: Prime soils tend to be the most productive and we place them slightly higher than the others but can't escape the context. Three things that also Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Non-Irrigated and Irrigated Acres (Revenue Final Land Unit (FLU) Classification) File Geodatabase Feature Class Work 2022 The Department of Revenue Final Land Unit Classification (FLU) is a classification of private agricultural land into one of six uses, fallow, hay, grazing, irrigated, and commercial and non-commercial forest. This layer contains forested land and agricultural land that was not classified as grazing. For the purposes of agriculture assessment, unclassed lands are considered grazing. In the sensitive lands model, this layer indicates lands that are important to agriculture, excluding grazing. Select fallow, hay, specialty crop (2) Irrigated (3) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Calculates acres for each polygon. 3. Selects polygons classed as fallow, hay, specialty crop, or continuously cropped. 3. Adds an empty field for the agriculture lands score. 4. Calculates a score in the agriculture lands field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://mslservices.mt.go v/geographic_information /data/datalist/datalist_De tails.aspx?did=%7b3f9bb5 71-c148-4891-b929- c70b6b1a2fd5%7d Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Waterways (Ditches) Shapefile Gallatin County for Gallatin County; NHD for remaining study area 2022 Gallatin County data indicating the location of ditches, which are important connectors for farmland water. Select by Type: Ditch or Piped Ditch (3) Buffered 100 feet on each side, creating a 200-foot corridor 1. Selects ditches and piped ditches. 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Buffers ditches by 100 feet on each side, creating a 200-foot corridor. 3. Adds an empty field for the waterways ditches score. 4. Calculates a score in the waterways ditches field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://gallatincomt.virtua ltownhall.net/geographic- information- systems/pages/data- download Gallatin County National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) (Ditches) File Geodatabase Feature Class U.S. Geological Survey 2019 NHD data indicating the location of ditches and piped ditches, which are important connectors for farmland water. Select by FCODE: 33600 - Canal/Ditch (3) and 33601 - Canal/Ditch: Aquifer (3) 1. Selects canals/ditches (FCodes 33600 and 33601). 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Buffers ditches by 100 feet on each side, creating a 200-foot corridor. 3. Adds an empty field for the NHD ditches score. 4. Calculates a score in the NHD ditches score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://apps.nationalmap. gov/downloader/#/ Madison and Broadwater Counties These working lands provide food and livestock production to maintain the community’s historic economic base. Working farmlands also provide scenic views, community separation, and openness that help maintain the unique sense of place. Agriculture secondarily provides wildlife habitat and movement, especially to wintering big game. This land is typically privately owned and public access is limited. Agricultural Heritage 17 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Visual Analysis of Rural Landscape Raster Created from 10 meter digital elevation model (DEM) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services Access ed March, 2023 Input prioritizing the visual identity of the rural community as analysis from major roadways. Visible areas (1) Non-visible areas (0) Prior to running the model, the geodesic viewshed tool was run using as inputs 1) a mosaic of 10 meter DEMs and 2) viewpoints generated every 0.24 miles along the interstate, Norris Road, and Springhill Road, South 19th Avenue, and U.S. 191 (labeled in the data as Gallatin Road, Huffine Lane, and West and East Main Street). The analysis was run with a 6ft observer elevation for a bare earth, 2- mile viewshed. The output raster of this process was then used as an input to the model. 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Converts each cell value of a raster to an integer, which is necessary for the raster to be compatible with the raster to polygon tool. 3. Converts the raster to a polygon. 4. Adds an empty field for the viewshed score. 5. Calculates a score in the viewshed score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. DEM source: https://datagateway.nrcs.usd a.gov/GDGOrder.aspx Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Agricultural Heritage Results layer Geodatabase feature class 2023 This layer displays the results of the agricultural heritage sensitivity model, which consists of an overall sensitivity score calculated by summing all scores assigned to each input layer, where higher scores indicate areas with either a larger diversity of layers or higher individual scoring for data present in the area. NA 1. Creates a union of all processed input layers. 2. Adds a field for overall sensitivity score. 3. Calculates the sensitivity score by adding all the scores calculated for each input layer. 4. Deletes excess fields not related to the assigned input and sensitivity scores. https://gallatin-valley-plan- bozeman.hub.arcgis.com/ Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Agricultural Heritage 18 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected National Flood Hazard Layer Shapefile Federal Emergency Management Agency 2023 Floodplains act as key wildlife corridors and as crucial ecosystems that buffer/protect waterways A, AE - high risk (3) D - undefined (0) X - moderate to low risk (0) Select A and AE 1. Selects flood zones A and AE. 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Adds an empty field for the floodplain score. 4. Calculates a score in the floodplain score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://www.fema.gov/flo od-maps/national-flood- hazard-layer Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Waterways (Streams and Rivers) Shapefile Gallatin County 2022 Waterways act as key wildlife corridors, biodiversity hot spots, and are essential for biological system function. The Gallatin County waterways data is the most accurate surface water dataset available for the county and is updated annually. Select by stream, excluding ditches. (3) Buffer of Waterways layer: 150 feet total (3) 300 feet total (2) 500 feet total (1) 1. Selects streams. 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Buffers waterways by three distances: 1) 75 feet on each side, creating a 150-foot corridor, 2). 150 feet on each side, creating a 300-foot corridor, and 3) 250 feet on each side, creating a 500-foot corridor. 3. Adds an empty field for the waterways stream score. 4. Calculates a score in the waterways stream score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://gallatincomt.virtua ltownhall.net/geographic- information- systems/pages/data- download Gallatin County National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) (Streams and Rivers) File Geodatabase Feature Class U.S. Geological Survey 2019 Waterways act as key wildlife corridors, biodiversity hot spots, and are essential for biological system function. Select by stream, excluding ditches. (3) Buffer of Waterways layer: 150 feet total (3) 300 feet total (2) 500 feet total (1) 1. Selects streams and rivers (FCodes 46000, 46003, 46006, and 46007). 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Buffers waterways by three distances: 1) 75 feet on each side, creating a 150-foot corridor, 2). 150 feet on each side, creating a 300-foot corridor, and 3) 250 feet on each side, creating a 500-foot corridor. 3. Adds an empty field for the NHD stream score. 4. Calculates a score in the NHD stream score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://apps.nationalmap. gov/downloader/#/ Madison and Broadwater Counties Water systems underlies all other themes because natural water features (wetlands, riparian areas, lakes, streams, and rivers) provide critical habitat and connectivity for aquatic species and wildlife populations, clean drinking water, and resiliency to natural disasters and climate change. Human made irrigation infrastructure also provides value to the land in the form of water delivery for working farms and ranches, and groundwater recharge that supports the health of the entire ecosystem. Water Quality and Quantity 19 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Montana Riparian Framework Shapefile Montana Natural Heritage Program 2021 Riparian Areas are a vital ecosystem for habitat corridors and connectivity for wildlife and water quality/quantity. Select all (3)1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Adds an empty field for the riparian score. 3. Calculates a score in the riparian score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://mslservices.mt.go v/Geographic_Information /Data/DataList/datalist_D etails.aspx?did=%7Bf57e9 2f5-a3fa-45b2-9de8- 0ba46bbb2d46%7D Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Montana Wetland Framework Shapefile Montana Natural Heritage Program 2021 Wetlands are a vital ecosystem for habitat corridors and connectivity for wildlife and water quality/quantity. Select all (3)1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Adds an empty field for the wetland score. 3. Calculates a score in the wetland score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://mslservices.mt.gov/G eographic_Information/Data/ DataList/datalist_Details.aspx ?did=%7Bf57e92f5-a3fa-45b2- 9de8-0ba46bbb2d46%7D Montana DEQ Wetland Layer will be updated (End of Spring) Includes information on the specific ecological functions each wetland should support. Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Channel Migration Zones (CMZ) Shapefile Montana State Library 2017 Interference with natural channel migration processes can result in rapid erosion and adverse impacts to aquatic and riparian biological systems. Select by avulsion hazard zone (AHZ) and erosion hazard area (EHA) (3) 1. Selects CMZ by AHZ and EHA. 2. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Adds an empty field for the CMZ score. 4. Calculates a score in the CMZ score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://msl.mt.gov/geoinf o/data/montana_channel _migration_zones/data_m aps_and_reports Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Recommended areas for water recharge suitability investigation File Geodatabase Feature Class Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. 2016 Shows areas that satisfy the recharge criterion of: surficial geology, slope, soil type, land use, land ownership, depth of the groundwater. This recharge suitability analysis is intended to guide the Water Exchange’s initial selection of land parcels. However, further on-site hydrogeological investigation will be required to confirm that the hydrogeological conditions will allow sufficient volumes of water to be infiltrated into the aquifer. Select all (3)1. Adds an empty field for the recharge score. 2. Calculates a score in the recharge score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. https://montanagroundwate r.weebly.com/uploads/5/2/1 /6/52163899/gvwe_manage ment_plan.pdf https://montanagroundwate r.weebly.com/final- report.html Gallatin County Water Quality and Quantity 20 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Climate Resilient Watersheds The Nature Conservancy/ DTM Consulting 2015 As climate change progresses, the watersheds that provide the Gallatin Valley with water will be increasingly critical to protect. This layer highlights which watersheds contain areas with high elevation and low insolation and are more likely to contain resilient snow pack. Select all; Symbolized by LowAcres (Acres of Low Insolation) 1 - 1000 (Low Shade): 1 1000 - 3000 (Medium Shade): 2 3000 and above (High Shade): 3 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Creates a union between the Gallatin County stream layer and the Madison and Broadwater stream layer into one stream layer that covers the entire study area. 3. Finds the streams that intersect each watershed. 1. Adds an empty field for the watershed score. 2. Calculates a score in the watershed score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. This score is assigned to streams based on the level of insolation of the watershed that they intersect with. Provided by The Nature Conservancy through email correspondence https://drive.google.com/file /d/1EV0SuP83VFMAq- bBI8AFAxAjXMUCUgNP/view https://ui.adsabs.harvard.ed u/abs/2018AGUFM.H31M21 26L/abstract Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Buffer of Water Layers File Geodatabase Feature Class Intermediate Output 2023 This layer contains a three-ringed buffer around all layers in the water theme except for waterways and NHD to create the widest corridor of all water features, excluding those that are buffered individually. Buffer of water layers: 150 feet total (3) 300 feet total (2) 500 feet total (1) 1. Creates a union with all input layers in this theme except for waterways and NHD into one layer. 2. Dissolves excess boundaries within unionid layer. 3. Buffers unioned layer by three distances: 1) 75 feet on each side, creating a 150-foot corridor, 2). 150 feet on each side, creating a 300- foot corridor, and 3) 250 feet on each side, creating a 500-foot corridor. 4. Adds an empty field for the buffer score. 5. Calculates a score in the buffer score field from 1 (lowest) to 3 (highest) for each attribute as described in the attribute selection column. N/A Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Water Results layer Geodatabase feature class 2023 This layer displays the results of the water quality and quantity sensitivity model, which consists of an overall sensitivity score calculated by summing all scores assigned to each input layer, where higher scores indicate areas with either a larger diversity of layers or higher individual scoring for data present in the area. NA 1. Creates a union of all processed input layers. 2. Adds a field for overall sensitivity score. 3. Calculates the sensitivity score by adding all the scores calculated for each input layer. 4. Deletes excess fields not related to the assigned input and sensitivity scores. https://gallatin-valley-plan- bozeman.hub.arcgis.com/ Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Slope Over 25%Shapefile Montana Natural Heritage Program 2020 Steep slopes would present increased develpoment challenges and are less likely to be developed so immediate actions to conserve these areas could be a lesser priority. X% slope and greater 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. DEM source: https://datagateway.nrcs.usd a.gov/GDGOrder.aspx Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Development Constraints Areas, regardless of sensitive land status, that are likely to be undevelopable and could de facto protected and/or are already protected from future development. An overlay layer shows where future conservation and protection efforts may be less of a priority. 21 Preliminary Data Layers by Theme Layer File Type Source Year Definition Attribute Selection Model Methods for Theme Source Link County Data Collected Floodplain Shapefile Federal Emergency Management Agency 2023 Development is often difficult in floodplains. Floodways and 100-year floodplain are subject to floodplain regulations which do not prohibit all development but offer some ways to minimize impact. A, AE - high risk (3) D - undefined (0) X - moderate to low risk (0) Select A and AE 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. https://www.fema.gov/flo od-maps/national-flood- hazard-layer Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Conservation Easements Shapefile Montana Natural Heritage Program 2022 These areas that are already protected by conservation easements so they won't need a priority ranking, but could influence protection of surrounding sensitive lands. Select all 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. https://mslservices.mt.go v/geographic_information /data/datalist/datalist_De tails.aspx?did=%7B9d69b2 Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Protected Areas Database Database U.S. Geological Survey 2022 Unifies regions of wildlife corridors, watersheds, and trail systems and are already protected to varying degrees. Select all 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. https://www.usgs.gov/pro grams/gap-analysis- project/science/pad-us- Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Managed Areas Shapefile Montana State Library 2021 Contains information on special land designations that impact management decisions. Examples include Indian Reservations, National Wildlife Refuges, State Parks, and Wilderness Areas. Select all 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. Are all these designations unlikely to be https://mslservices.mt.go v/geographic_information /data/datalist/datalist_De Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Development Constraints Overlay layer Geodatabase feature class 2023 This layer displays the development constraints overlay, which consists of all develpment constraints layers combined into one layer without overlap. NA 1. Creates a union of all processed input layers. 2. Dissolves excess boundaries within unioned layer. https://gallatin-valley-plan- bozeman.hub.arcgis.com/ Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Minor and Major Subdivisions Feature dataclass (polygon) Gallatin County 2022 Considering major and minor subdivisions can help with locating where development is planned and if its occurring on or near sensitive lands including subdivisions and roads. Select all No processing was performed on this overlay input. https://gallatincomt.virtua ltownhall.net/geographic- information- systems/pages/data- download Gallatin County Wildfire Prone Areas Feature dataclass (polygon) Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation 2020 Montana Wildlife Risk Assessment HUC 12 Watershed Summary contains data on wildfire prone areas, included in this project as an overlay to highlight sensitive lands that may be prone to wildfires. 5 Categories; Low 0-40th Moderate 40-70th High 70-90th Very High 90-95th Extreme - >95th Water and Non-Burnable Symbolized by Total_mean_eNVC_Percentile 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 3. Calculates acres for each polygon in the layer. https://mwra- mtdnrc.hub.arcgis.com/da tasets/MTDNRC::mwra- hydrologic-unit-code-12- digit-huc-6-watershed- summary/explore?locatio n=46.655206%2C- 109.893177%2C7.48 Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Human Disturbance Index Raster Montana Natural Heritage Program 2016 The Montana Human Disturbance Index (HDI) represents six disturbance categories: Development, Transportation, Agriculture, Resource Extraction/Energy Development, Introduced Vegetation, and Forestry Practices Select all 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. 2. Converts each cell value of a raster to an integer, which is necessary for the raster to be compatible with the raster to polygon tool. 3. Converts the raster to a polygon. https://mslservices.mt.go v/Geographic_Information /Data/DataList/datalist_D etails?did=%7B639e7c86- 8224-11e4-b116- 123b93f75cba%7D Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Development Pressures Development Constraints Areas that are most impacted by current development and likely to attract to future developmentOverlay layers show where sensitive land protection priorities should be focused. 22 Climate Resilient Watersheds Feature dataclass (polygon) The Nature Conservancy/ DTM Consulting 2015 As climate change progresses, the watersheds that provide the Gallatin Valley with water will be increasingly critical to protect. This layer highlights which watersheds contain areas with high elevations and low insolation and are more likely to contain resilient snow pack. Select all; Symbolized by LowAcres (Acres of Low Insolation) 1 - 1000 (Low Shade) 1000 - 3000 (Medium Shade) 3000 and above (High Shade) 1. Extracts layer areas only within the study area. Provided by The Nature Conservancy through email correspondence https://drive.google.com/file /d/1EV0SuP83VFMAq- bBI8AFAxAjXMUCUgNP/view https://ui.adsabs.harvard.ed u/abs/2018AGUFM.H31M21 26L/abstract Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Municipal Boundaries Shapefile Gallatin County 2023 Boundaries for municipalities within Gallatin County, Montana N/A N/A https://gallatincomt.virtua ltownhall.net/geographic- information- systems/pages/data- download Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Watershed Boundary Feature dataclass (polygon) Montana State Library, City of Bozeman 2022 A complete digital hydrologic unit boundary layer of the Regions (2- digit HUCs), Subregions (4-digit), Basins (6-digit), Subbasins (8-digit), Watersheds (10-digit), and Subwatersheds (12-digit) for Montana. N/A N/A https://mslservices.mt.gov /Geographic_Information/ Data/DataList/datalist_Det ails.aspx?did={0077A7D3- F6C3-4D08-9837- Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Montana Railroads Feature dataclass (polygon) Montana State Library 2017 The Montana Transportation Framework includes railroads data integrated from multiple sources for a statewide dataset. N/A N/A https://mslservices.mt.gov /Geographic_Information/ Data/DataList/datalist_Det ails.aspx?did={26E71BA8- 914E-458B-B2EC- Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Roads Shapefile Gallatin County 2023 Contains major and local roads within Gallatin County.N/A This layer was used as an input in the Agricultural Heritage model's visual analysis. https://gallatincomt.virtua ltownhall.net/geographic- information- systems/pages/data- download Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Counties Triangle Plan Boundary Shapefile Gallatin County 2020 The planning area for the 2020 Triangle Community Plan created in response to increase population growth in Gallatin County. N/A N/A Recieved through Gallatin County City of Bozeman Growth Boundary Shapefile City of Bozeman 2019 The long term expected growth area for Bozeman, Montana.N/A N/A https://public- bozeman.opendata.arcgis. com/datasets/bozeman::g rowth-policy-proposed- City of Bozeman Contours Shapefile Montana State Library 2008 Contour lines tagged with their represented elevations and lines representing streams and quadrangle boundaries. N/A This layer was used to calculate slope layer as an input for the Development https://mslservices.mt.gov Gallatin, Madison, and Broadwater Base Layers All of these layers were used in maps found in the report for this plan, except for the roads and contours layers which were used to create model inputs. 23 1 Preliminary Tools Tool Theme Description/Example Wildlife & Biodiversity Connectivity Agricultural Heritage Water Quality & Quantity Tier 1 Tools Tier 1 tools are those tools which positively impact all four of the core themes. The tools in this section range in implementation and may be implemented through the zoning or subdivision updates, changes to future land use and comprehensive planning documents and policies, new programs, or funding sources for conservation efforts. Conservation Easements Voluntary agreements between the landowner and a land trust or unit of government to maintain conservation values, while providing tax deductions and/or to the landowner and keeping land in private ownership. Conservation- Oriented/ Cluster Development A design process where the design of the development is driven through ecological-based planning to conserve the land with the highest resource values and minimize vegetation loss, habitat fragmentation, and increase connectivity. County Open Space Levy & Program The Gallatin County Open Space Levy allows the County to levy up to 4.5 mills annually including for capital improvements and maintenance needs of County-owned parks or conservation projects related to the purchase of land and conservation easements. County-wide Zoning Expanding existing County zoning to all land within the County. Publicly-owned land would likely have a zoning designation which only applies to public lands. Privately owned land would be zoned based on current and/or future land use based on the future land use map. Approximately 70% of private land in Gallatin County lies outside of a zoning district or neighborhood plan boundary currently. Dark Sky Lighting Artificial lighting can affect animals that sleep at night and can be disorienting for nocturnal animals and insect. Light fixtures should be selectively placed, hooded/shielded, and directed downward. Density Bonuses Density bonuses allow increases in allowable units in exchange for providing community benefits. 24 2 Tool Theme Description/Example Wildlife & Biodiversity Connectivity Agricultural Heritage Water Quality & Quantity Tier 1 Tools (Continued). Develop and publicize land acknowledgments Continue to coordinate efforts across organizations and include Indigenous voices to preserve sensitive lands by acknowledging the initial stewards of the land. Recognition of past injustices including colonization and violence against Indigenous people in this area has in part resulted in the degradation of sensitive lands since white settlement. Growth Policy Future Land Use Plan Element Future land use maps illustrate the desired mix, character, and location of future land uses within a community. Future land use maps may define the growth boundaries for municipalities within a County using water and sewer serviceability analyses and existing land uses. Habitat/Environmental Analysis and Dedicated Natural Resource Staff Hiring a dedicated staff member to verify the habitat analysis recommendations provides additional expertise and education on habitat and environmental resource protection and mitigation early in the review process. Integration of Sensitive Lands Mapping Future land management decisions should build upon and utilize the mapping completed as part of this Sensitive Lands Protection Plan. Develop a sensitive lands citizen advisory committee Advisory committees provide a structured way for citizens to share their opinions and perspectives. Committees could be used to advise a local jurisdiction. Land Acquisition Strategic, direct purchase of land for conservation purposes. Limit PUDs in/near sensitive areas Limiting or prohibiting the use of planned unit development (PUD) or increased density subdivisions in areas (wetlands, riparian areas, priority wildlife habitats, productive agricultural lands, etc.). Maximum Size of a Single Structure Limiting the maximum allowed dwelling unit or structure size can reduce the amount of development occurring in sensitive areas. Large buildings may deter use of wildlife corridors or habitat areas by some wildlife species. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Grants The NRCS is an agency within the US Department of Agriculture that works with producers, soil and water conservation districts, and other partners to protect and conserve natural resources on private lands throughout the United States. The NRCS administers a number of programs, grants, and initiatives available to support a variety of sensitive land. 25 3 Tool Theme Description/Example Wildlife & Biodiversity Connectivity Agricultural Heritage Water Quality & Quantity Tier 1 Tools (Continued) Overlay Zoning Overlay zoning can accomplish several sensitive areas protections, ranging from agricultural protections to floodplain overlays to wildlife corridor overlays. Overlays allow flexibility to provide stricter standards across multiple traditional zoning districts at once and avoid the need to modify multiple zone districts. Subdivision Regulation Reform Revising the County and City subdivision regulations to focus on water conservation practices, preserving agricultural lands, facilitating wildlife movement, enhancing biodiversity, etc. Waterway, Riparian Area, and Floodplain Buffers Development setbacks and non-disturbance areas within and adjacent to streams, rivers, ditches, riparian areas, wetlands, and floodplains. Building Envelope Designation Building envelopes are often designated on a subdivision plat or site plan to specify where buildings or other structures may be located. Transfer of Development Rights A voluntary program which allows landowners to sever their development rights from the physical land. Some or all of the property is preserved. Tier 2 Tools Tier 2 tools are those tools which positively impact three of the four of the core themes. The tools in this section include existing tools, new policies and programs, funding sources for conservation efforts, and some development code updates Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act (310 Permit Program) In 1975 the Montana State Legislature passed the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act that required the conservation districts in the state to administer a permitting process to alter or modify the bed or banks of a perennially flowing stream in addition to any other local, state, or federal permits. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department Programs Habitat Conservation Lease Program, Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Recreation Grants, Wildlife Habitat Improvement Grants Tourism/Open Space Sales Tax Similar to other taxes, some communities have utilized revenue from additional sales taxes to fund parks, trails, and open space conservation efforts. Tax could be generated from specific uses such as lodging, retail, and other tourism- based businesses. 26 4 Tool Theme Description/Example Wildlife & Biodiversity Connectivity Agricultural Heritage Water Quality & Quantity Tier 2 Tools (Continued) Trail Buffer/Recreational Amenities Implementing trail and recreation buffers in targeted habitats can improve connectivity and encourage wildlife crossing at safe places. Recreational trails along the urban- wildland interface can provide a buffer between urban development. Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund (WPCSRF) The Montana Legislature established the WPCSRF Loan Program for water pollution control projects administered through the Montana DEQ and provides at or below market interest rate loans to eligible Montana entities. Tier 3 Tools Tier 3 tools are those tools which positively impact two of the core themes. The tools in this section include new policies and programs, funding sources for conservation efforts, and some development code updates. Wildlife Friendly Fencing Fencing which allows for the safe passage of various wildlife species. Wildlife friendly fencing can be used to protect active agricultural operations by targeting movement corridors. Native Plant Preservation and Xeriscaping Requirements Preservation, salvaging, and reclamation of existing plants and vegetation on a site. Where preservation of existing vegetation is not feasible, or when new development is proposed, the use of native plants and other low-water or xeriscaping landscaping practices can be required by the land development code. Stormwater Management Specific design site design standards that define stormwater retention and treatment, impervious surface coverage limits, building coverage limits, parking lot design standards, and landscaping or screening requirements. Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Designation Delineating the areas where homes are built near or among lands prone to wildland fire and developing standards to mitigate the risk of wildfire and impact on forest resources by new development. Wildlife Crossings Constructing roadway crossings that provide for safe wildlife movement over or under the roadway. Wildlife Signage Signage may be used to warn drivers of wildlife corridors and potential crossings areas, especially where at-grade crossings are used or in areas where wildlife crossings are known but other mitigation measures are not implemented. 27 5 Tool Theme Description/Example Wildlife & Biodiversity Connectivity Agricultural Heritage Water Quality & Quantity Tier 4 Tools Tier 4 tools are those tools which target one specific core theme. These tools are beneficial when the goal is to focus smaller efforts on a single sector rather than larger efforts. The tools in this section include new policies and programs, funding sources for conservation efforts, and some development code updates. Controlled Groundwater Area (CGWA) CGWA are designated when control or close river basins and groundwater aquifers to certain types of water appropriations due to concerns regarding water availability, water contamination, and protecting existing water rights. Existing CGWAs in Gallatin County:  Bozeman Solvent Site Controlled Groundwater Area,  Idaho Pole Company Site Controlled Groundwater Area Expanded Agricultural Land Use Expanding the allowed uses for ag properties can provide an avenue for continuing operation. Expanded uses provide secondary income for agricultural operators and generally drive economic development. Could include agritourism, private land camping, increased ADU allowances, exemptions from some development standards, allowances for agricultural residences for workers, and integrated alternative energy uses. Septic Restrictions Shared septic systems have been encouraged because they allow for smaller lot and clustered development that can preserve open space, mitigate water impacts, and protect wildlife habitat. Updated Floodplain and CMZ Mapping and Regulations Updating maps of the Channel Migration Zone and watercourses in the Lower Gallatin Watershed including the miles of streams and rivers, canals, and ditches. Wetland Mitigation Banking The restoration, creation, or enhancement of wetlands in an area, to compensate for unavoidable development impacts to wetlands at another location. 28 6 Tool Theme Description/Example Wildlife & Biodiversity Connectivity Agricultural Heritage Water Quality & Quantity Regional Partnerships Local Water Quality Districts The role of the GLWQD is in partnering with local governments to continue to raise awareness of water quality issues and develop educational materials. The GLWQD may also be involved in development of revision County Zoning and Subdivision Regulations and subsequent review of development applications. Land Trusts Land Trusts, whether held in private or public ownership, role is to continue to monitor the habitat quality and resources for which the land is conserved. Land trusts also generally serve as educators, providing the public with educational opportunities and events to learn about conserved lands and their benefits. Tribal Partnerships In addition to developing and publicizing land acknowledgements in consultation with Indigenous partners, Gallatin County and the incorporated cities and towns within the County should work to involve Tribe and Native Nations in various ways through all planning and implementation decisions. 29