Hyalite Cottonwood Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Fuel management and water source restoration in a portion of the high-risk Bozeman Fireshed. The project area is 7,905 acres south of Bozeman, MT and about 5,500 treatment acres.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
7,905 acres south of Bozeman in Gallatin County, MT. The project area spans between Hyalite Canyon Rd and the South Cottonwood Cr Trail, north of Hyalite Reservoir and Fox Creek.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| 03/2026 (Estimated) | |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Lead Management Unit:
Custer Gallatin 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:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Districts:
Bozeman Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Gallatin
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Amanda Williams
P.O. Box 130
Bozeman, MT 59771
406-522-2520
Amanda.Williams3@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/8/2025