Blacktail Flathead Electric Powerline Corridor
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Blacktail Flathead Electric Cooperative Powerline Corridor Project is located approximately four miles west of Lakeside, Montana to the top of Blacktail Mountain. The project area is entirely within the Salish Mountains Geographic Area and most of the project area is within the wildland urban interface as defined by the Flathead County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 5/2/2025 |
| Decision | 12/23/2025 |
| Implementation | 5/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Lead Management Unit:
Swan Lake Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Fuels management
Current Status:
In Progress
Project Decision Information
Decision Signed Date: 12/23/2025
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead
Michael West
c/o Swan Lake Ranger District
200 Ranger Station Rd
Bigfork, Montana 59911
406-758-3539
michael.b.west@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/28/2026