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Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) has scheduled a meeting for Monday January 12, 2004 at 6:30 pm at the Forest Supervisor's Office, 1101 US Hwy 2 West, Libby , MT. 59923.
December 29 , 2003

Rock Creek Mine Decision Affirmed by Regional Office
Late last Friday, the Forest Service's Northern Regional Office affirmed the decision by Kootenai Forest Supervisor Bob Castaneda on the Rock Creek Mine Record of Decision (ROD).
September 29 , 2003

Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Schedules Meeting
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet Monday August 25, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kootenai National Forest Supervisors Office, 1101 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana.
August 18, 2003

Community Workgroup Meeting to Discuss Forest Plan Issues
On June 19, 2003, several members of the public attended a meeting to share their issues with the Forest Service in regards to revision of the Kootenai Forest Plan. From that meeting, several people indicated that they wanted to participate in a workgroup to work further with the Forest Service on specific issues that will be dealt with in the revision of the Forest Plans. A workgroup meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2003 at 6:30 – 8:30 pm. at City Hall in the Ponderosa Room in Libby, Montana.
August 11, 2003

Agency Panel Discussion on Forest Plan Revision
The Forest Service has scheduled a meeting in Libby on August 18, 2003 at 7:00 pm. for the public to learn about the role of regulatory agencies in helping to revise the Kootenai Forest Plan. The meeting will be held in the Ponderosa Room at City Hall, located at 952 E. Spruce Street.
August 11, 2003

Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Schedules Meeting
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet Monday August 4, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kootenai National Forest Supervisors Office, 1101 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana.
July 25, 2003

Kootenai National Forest Accepting Applications for Firefighting Positions
With fires in the area and fire danger high, the Kootenai National Forest is now accepting applications for firefighting and crew positions.
July 23, 2003

Kootenai National Forest Fire Activity
The Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho State Lands, along with four rural fire departments (including Troy and McCormack), initial attacked the Lime fire near the Montana/Idaho state line just north of Highway 2.
July 22, 2003

Deadline Extended for Applications to the Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee
The Kootenai National Forest and Lincoln County Commissioners have extended the deadline for citizens to apply for positions as replacement members on the Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).
July 17, 2003

Fires Reported on the Kootenai National Forest
The Kootenai National Forest (KNF) has confirmed 12 fires from the lightning strikes of July 15. The general locations of the fires are on the Cabinet, Libby, and Fortine Districts and on State lands. The largest fire is one-half acre.
July 16, 2003

Kootenai Disappointed by Old Growth Lawsuit Ruling
On July 1st, the Kootenai National Forest received partial summary judgment on a long-awaited ruling from Federal District Judge Donald Malloy on a lawsuit regarding how the Forest is managing old growth habitat.
July 2, 2003

Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Schedules Meeting
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet Monday July 14, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kootenai National Forest Supervisors Office, 1101 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana.
June 30, 2003

Rock Creek Mine Recrod of Decision Available
Following 16 years of comprehensive and detailed environmental analysis and review, the Kootenai National Forest (NF) today announced release of the Record of Decision (ROD) for Sterling Mining Company's Plan of Operation for the Rock Creek Mine Project in Sanders County, Montana.
June 27, 2003

Citizens Sought for Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee
The Kootenai National Forest and Lincoln County Commissioners are jointly seeking volunteers to serve as replacement members on the Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).
June 17, 2003

Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Schedules Meeting
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet Monday June 2, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at Northwest Music, 302 E. Kootenai Avenue, Troy, Montana.
May 22, 2003

Forest Service Schedules Meetings To Discuss Forest Planning
Forest Service Schedules Meetings To Discuss Forest Planning in Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
April 12, 2003

Release of the Analysis of the Management Situation & Extension of Scoping Comment Period
Release of the Analysis of the Management Situation for Revision of the Kootenai and Idaho Panhandle Forest Plans and Extension of Scoping Comment Period.
April 7, 2003

Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Schedules Meeting
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet Monday April 7, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kootenai National Forest Supervisor's Office, 1101 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana.
March 28, 2003

Proposals Now Being Accepted for a Variety of Grants
Grant applications are now being accepted.
January 29, 2003

Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee Schedules Meeting
The Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet Monday February 3, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Kootenai National Forest Supervisor's Office, 1101 U.S. Highway 2 West, Libby, Montana.
January 22, 2003

Public Comments Sought on new Timber Categorical Exclusions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has proposed to simplify documentation under the National Environmental Policy Act for three new categories of small, environmentally safe timber sales.
January 8, 2003

USDA Forest Service - Kootenai National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 31 December 2003 at 11:00:40 EST