Decision Memo Completed

Swan Mountain Outfitters - Expanded Area

Flathead National Forest Flathead; Lake; Missoula, Montana Flathead National Forest All Units

Expand the operating area for Swan Mountain outfitters to allow for greater flexibility and to adjust for changing on the ground conditions. Select current permitted uses would continue in the expanded area with no increase in service use days.

Location

Nearly all NFS lands in the Swan valley north and south of the Swan River State Forest to the boundary with the Lolo National Forest as well as a portion of the Hungry Horse Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/20/2021
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Swan Mountain Outfitters - Expanded AreaDecision Signed Date: 05/12/2022
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSwan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management