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Press Releases

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2025 Press Releases

Salmon River corridor access restrictions start Aug. 15

Release Date: August 13th, 2025
Ketchum, Idaho — The Sawtooth National Recreation Area will implement mitigation measures in the Salmon River corridor for the protection of…

Firewood permits now available for online purchase

Release Date: August 6th, 2025
Jerome, Idaho — Firewood permits for the Sawtooth, Boise and Payette national forests are now available for purchase through a new…

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin Aug. 1

Release Date: July 31st, 2025
Shoshone, Idaho — The South Idaho Interagency Dispatch Center announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. Thursday. The…

Ketchum Ranger District seeks comments

Release Date: June 6th, 2025
Ketchum, ID — The Sawtooth National Forest is seeking public comments on the Warm Springs Homeowners Association Driveway Special Use Permit…