Public comment on the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) grizzly bear population administrative rule started Aug. 24 and ends Oct. 26. You may view the proposed rule notice here. The rule will provide a regulatory framework for the NCDE population objectives outlined in the conservation strategy recently completed by the NCDE subcommittee of the Interagency… Read More »
From Chris Heitz… As Jerry said in his email “It has been crazy, busy with fire concern…” which is all the more reason to take a break, relax, and join us in the Oasis of the Wernick’s gardens! Jerry and Linda will have about the same as last time: plums, apricots and figs, green onions,… Read More »
Here’s a note from Cheryl Watts… I’m opening up Moose Creek Books and Gifts for Sept. 1-3. The hours are Noon to 4PM. Everyone is welcome.
The Big Fork Eagle reports that the local Historic Film Club will show the fire-fighting drama “Red Skies of Montana” at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at the Museum at Central School in Kalispell. Cliff Mason (Richard Widmark) is a veteran foreman for the National Forest Service’s smokejumper unit and one of the most respected… Read More »
The Bigfork Eagle reports that the fourth in a series of public meetings about a new plan for the three forks of the Flathead River will be held Wednesday, Aug. 29, at 6 p.m. on the lower level of the Flathead Community College’s Arts and Technology building. The meeting will focus on fisheries monitoring, management and… Read More »
The Flathead National Forest, in coordination with Glacier National Park, has begun the process to prepare a Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP) for the 3-Forks of the Flathead River. Project activities will include reviewing the existing Flathead River Wild and Scenic River Recreation Management Direction and River Management Plan. The 3-Forks of the Flathead was… Read More »
From Bill Walker, the official point of contact for the North Fork for fires… There are two community meetings coming up this weekend to discuss area fires. The first will be held this evening, August 18th at 6:00pm. Fire personnel will present management plans for the Whale Butte, Howe Ridge, Coal Ridge, and Paola Ridge… Read More »
Peter Moore’s Hawk Creek Gallery is having its annual open house. This year it’s on Sept. 8th and 9th starting around noon. This event is always a great deal of fun, so join your North Fork neighbors and friends. Where is it? Northbound, from the North Fork Road turn left (west) on Red Meadow Road. Proceed… Read More »
Here’s a note from Chris Heitz… I was able to talk to Jerry after tonight’s meeting, and if you are hungry for fruit he has you covered! Apricots, plums, sweet sweet melons, a few peaches, and a few raspberries – I forgot to ask about the figs. Lots of greens – lettuce, kale, and a… Read More »
Here’s an update… Please Note: Rick Trembath is on a fire, so a Mr. Mahugh will be teaching the class, and bringing with him several items that he sells for Wildland Fire Fighting. Here is a message from the Heitz… Rick Trembath of Flathead Forestry and Fire Consulting will be conducting a class in Wild… Read More »