Sheep Creek Rare Earth Exploration Proposal

The Bitterroot NF received 3 Notices of Intent to conduct Rare Earth Exploration during the 2022-2024 field seasons in the Sheep Creek area of the West Fork Ranger District. The NEPA analysis type will be determined if and when a Plan of Operations is received. To date, no Plan of Operations has been submitted. Please subscribe for email updates by following the link on the right side of the page.

Location Summary

This Rare Earth Exploration Proposal would take place in the Sheep Creek area of the West Fork Ranger District of the Bitterroot National Forest

District: West Fork Ranger District

Project Milestones

MilestoneDate
Scoping Start01/2025 (Estimated)
Comment PeriodN/A
Objection Period StartN/A
Decision01/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation01/2027 (Estimated)

Project Documents

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