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Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust Seeking Trust Manager
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Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust Seeking Trust Manager

Fish, Wildlife and Parks

HELENA – The Joint State-Federal Board of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust is seeking proposals for qualified organizations to serve as its next trust manager.

This position is critical to the long-term stewardship of a permanent public trust established under the Canyon Ferry Act, with more than $32 million in assets dedicated to land conservation, habitat restoration, and public access enhancement across Montana.

The Joint State-Federal Board of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust was established by the U.S. Congress in 1998, funded by proceeds from the sale of cabin sites on Canyon Ferry Reservoir that had previously been leased from the federal government. The agencies represented on the Trust are the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

The trust manager will oversee investment management, disbursement administration, and a range of administrative functions. The request for proposals (RFP) period is open through March 2. Proposals must demonstrate strong fiduciary experience, investment expertise, and a commitment to conservation values.

Interested organizations can request the full RFP or submit questions by contacting board member Tom Darrington at tdarrington@blm.gov. For more information on the RFP, visit the trust website.

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