East Valley Fuels Reduction
The purpose of this project is to improve the diversity and resilience of terrestrial ecosystems and vegetation, reduce fire behavior near communities within the wildland-urban interface, and produce forest products to contribute to the economy.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The East Valley Fuels Reduction Project is located east of Kalispell, MT along the east side of Flathead Valley. The project extends from Columbia Falls to Swan Lake.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/07/2025 |
| Comment Period | 03/07/2025 |
| 09/08/2025 | |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (9)
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Wildfire Resilience Ce; 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Lead Management Unit:
Flathead National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project Purpose:
Forest Products; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Forests:
Flathead National Forest
Districts:
Swan Lake Ranger District; Hungry Horse Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead; Lake
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Gary Blazejewski
650 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-758-5272
gary.blazejewski@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/8/2025