Libby Creek Mining Operations
The Kootenai National Forest has received two proposed Plans of Operations for placer mineral exploration in the Libby Creek drainage.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Libby Creek Drainage
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/01/2024 |
| Comment Period | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| 08/2025 (Estimated) | |
| Objection Period Start | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Libby Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Kootenai National Forest
Districts:
Libby Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
T27N, R31W, Section 11 and T28N, R30W, Section 18
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Jennifer Runnels
12557 MT Hwy 37
Libby, MT 59923-8212
406-283-7502
Jennifer.Runnels@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/24/2025