Rice Ridge Fire Salvage Project Environmental Assessment Available for Public Comment

SEELEY LAKE - Public comment is now being accepted on the Rice Ridge Fire Salvage Environmental Assessment (EA). A meeting June 27 will be held to share findings of the recently completed analysis.

“Public response, along with the analysis of effects, will inform my decision on how to proceed forward with the project,” said Sara Mayben, acting Forest Supervisor for the Lolo National Forest. The Forest Service is requesting an Emergency Situation Determination (ESD) pursuant to 36 CFR 218.21 to facilitate timely implementation of the project. If an ESD is granted, the decision will not be subje...