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2026 Press Releases

Flathead National Forest Completes Planning for West Truman Project

Release Date: April 14, 2026
Flathead National Forest announces the West Truman Project to improve forest health and reduce high-intensity wildfire risk through fuel reduction.

High Water Prompts Emergency Closure of Blankenship Southwest along the Flathead River

Release Date: April 10, 2026
Due to high water, the Flathead National Forest has implemented an emergency closure order for Blankenship Southwest (also known as Blankenship…

Flathead National Forest Begins Prescribed Fires

Release Date: March 26, 2026
Flathead National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this spring, pending all required approvals. This work may occur from March through…

Flathead Avalanche Center issues AVALANCHE WARNING

Release Date: March 19, 2026
The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas: NWS Missoula MT - MTZ001…