The Cline Mine still poses a significant threat to the Flathead. But Baucus noted that a Canadian Federal Environmental Assessment will be done on that project, which gives Americans three years to do their own studies.
February, 2008
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Montana: Open pit Coal mine still threatens North Fork of the Flathead
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Arizona: Forest officials urge caution as snow melts
Thursday, February 28th, 2008Washington: National Forest campground fee rise on the agenda
Thursday, February 28th, 2008If the fees are approved, these campgrounds will go from
$5 to $8 per night: South Fork Bay, Tieton Pond, South Fork Tieton, Dog Lake, Halfway Flat (dispersed), Peninsula, Leech Lake (White Pass) and Indian Creek Recreation Area. Crow Creek and American Forks will go from $7 to $8, ahile Kaner Flat will increase from $10 to $12. Group reservation sites will also go up — Clear Lake (10 sites) from $50 to $60, Pine Needle (eight sites) from $30 to $50, Indian Flat (22 sites) from $70 to $100 and Kaner Flat (12 sites) from $50 to $60. The American River Guard Station rental would go from $40 to $60 per night
Mark Rey walks free after court hearing
Thursday, February 28th, 2008One of the most corrupt USFS leaders in U.S. history.
Before announcing his ruling, Molloy delivered a blistering criticism of the Forest Service, saying only a threat of contempt prompted the agency to comply with the nation’s top environmental laws – the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act.
Stone row
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008The drought was considerable last summe,r and this river was much lower than normal. However, the water was still very cold and the fishing was still quite good. Any rains sent dust and a milky cloud into the river. There are many long cathedral-like stretches of water similar to this. Many times you will see an osprey or eagle fly it’s way above the river and below the tops of the trees. The thick woods are home to rare predators such as the grizzly and wolverine.
Califorina: Climate change study in Sequoia National Park
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Colorado: Snowmobile groups oppose wilderness expansion
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Colorado Snowmobile Association (CSA) president Janelle Kukuk said Monday that the group is opposed to the proposed 12,840-acre expansion of the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness Area, spearheaded by the Ridgway-Ouray Community Council (ROCC) and endorsed by both Ridgway and Ouray town and city councils, as well as Ouray County’s Board of County Commissioners.
Montana: Suit filed over Big Timber logging project
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008180 acres may not seem like much, but this will be in a very narrow valley. It’s an absolutely spectacular location in the Crazy Mountains, long regarded for it’s beautiful waterfalls, mountain spires and old growth forest. This project makes no sense at all.
Environmental groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Helena District Court in an attempt to halt a 180-acre timber-thinning project in Big Timber Canyon, on the eastern face of the Crazy Mountains.
Montana: Campsite cutbacks (video)
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008BILLINGS – Forest Service facilities at some of your favorite places to visit in Big Sky Country could be shutting down. The U.S. Forest Service recently issued a national mandate which is forcing some districts to close certain facilities, increase access fees or limit access altogether.
Forida: Human remains found in Ocala National Forest
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008Two passerby’s discovered the remains on Monday night near a campsite off Forest Road 77.
