Soda Baker Wildfire Risk Reduction and Forest Restoration Project Fuel Break Categorical Exclusion
This project would establish fuel break in approximately 2,378 acres.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Soda Baker Project is located in the West Fork of the Bitterroot, between Soda Springs Creek and Trapper Creek. The project area is 4 to 14 miles SW of Conner, MT within the #18 ranked fireshed.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/09/2022 |
| Comment Period | 08/31/2023 |
| 08/04/2025 | |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Bitterroot National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Soda Baker Wildfire Risk Reduction and Forest Restoration Project Fuel Break Categorical Exclusion
Decision Signed Date: 08/04/2025
Forests:
Bitterroot National Forest
Districts:
West Fork Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Ravalli
Legal Land Description:
T2N, R21W, Sections 27-30 & 32-34, T1N, R21W, Sections 5-9 & 16-20, T1N, R22W, Sections 22-29 & 32-34
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David Fox
1801 North First Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-821-1226
david.fox@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/4/2025