Gateway Ecological Restoration
Prescribed burning of hazardous fuels in the WUI; vegetation management, meadow encroachment reduction, thinning, aspen enhancement; wildlife habitat improvement, reduction of non-native invasive species and noxious weeds; travel system management
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located 6 miles north of Eureka, MT. Proposed activities are located on the east side of Lake Koocanusa, north of Sophie Lake and adjacent to the US/Canada border.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/30/2017 |
| Comment Period | 01/30/2017 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/05/2018 |
| Decision | 08/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Hfra Title Vi: Insect And Disease Projects
Lead Management Unit:
Rexford Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) HFRA
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Road Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Timber Sales (Green)
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Gateway Ecological Restoration
Decision Signed Date: 08/13/2018
Forests:
Kootenai National Forest
Districts:
Rexford Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Lincoln
Legal Land Description:
T37N, R27W, sections 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 17
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Harmony Burow
949 US Hwy 93 N
Eureka, MT 59917-9550
406-296-2536
hburow@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/14/2018