The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) proposes the sale of a permanent conservation easement of 405.19 acres to the Flathead Land Trust on the DNRC owned parcel known as Owen Sowerwine. Owen Sowerwine is located directly east of Kalispell, MT, and is currently temporarily licensed for use as a natural area under a Special Recreation Use License held jointly by Flathead Audubon Society and Montana Audubon. The purpose of selling a conservation easement is to secure long term compensation for the Common Schools Trust.