USFS Announces Massive “Emergency” Salvage Logging Project Across Six National Forests
Forest Service invokes emergency authorities, will limit analysis, start cutting wind-damaged trees and building temporary roads in response to two winter wind events.
Our Last Wild Places Should Be Protected, Not Sacrificed
GTMA board member Frank Vitale reflects on his many years exploring and defending the Northern Rockies, and shares the urgent need to protect the Roadless Rule.
Pondera County, local landowners, conservationists sue EPA to protect Madison Aquifer from industrial wastewater injection
Pondera County sues the EPA after aquifer exemption OKs injection of high-strength refinery wastewater into Madison aquifer southwest of Valier, eliminating future drinking water source in era of drought.
Support the Gateway to Glacier Wildlife Crossing Project at Bad Rock Canyon
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is working on plans for long-awaited safety improvements at the western entrance to Bad Rock Canyon on Highway US-2. It’s imperative that a wildlife crossing be included in the construction plans. Learn more and support this project!
Comment on draft River Management Plan for Wild and Scenic Forks of the Flathead River
The Flathead National Forest has released a complete draft of its new management plan for the North, Middle and South Forks of the Flathead River, along with an environmental assessment, and is asking for public feedback.
Gateway to Glacier Coalition
The Montana Department of Transportation is moving forward with its long-awaited redesign of US-2 through Bad Rock Canyon east of Columbia Falls. The redesign presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build wildlife crossing structure. Learn more about this project and how Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance is leading the effort.
Draft river management plan for the Wild and Scenic Forks of the Flathead River finally released
Forest Services to host public info sessions on February 17th or 18th and accepting public comment on the draft plan through March 13th.
Montanans petition Forest Service to hold public meetings on Roadless Rule – Over 4,000 citizens signed petition
Over 4,000 Montana residents signed a petition asking the Forest Service hold public meetings on the Roadless Rule.
GTMA joins Wild Idea podcast, talks importance of Roadless Rule to the Badger-Two Medicine
Executive Director Peter Metcalf joined Blackfeet leader Terry Tatsey to explore the ecological and cultural significance of the Badger-Two Medicine and why retaining the Roadless Rule is critical to protecting this cherished landscape and others like it.
Comment on major logging project proposed along the Middle Fork Flathead river
Ask the Forest Service to prioritize protection of wildlands and fish and wildlife habitat in the Middle Fork Flathead River corridor. Comment on the proposed Granite Moccasin logging project today!