This project would establish fuel break in approximately 2,378 acres.
Location
The Soda Baker Project is located in the West Fork of the Bitterroot, between Soda Springs Creek and Trapper Creek. The project area is 4 to 14 miles SW of Conner, MT within the #18 ranked fireshed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/09/2022
2
Comment Period
08/31/2023
3
08/04/2025
4
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Soda Baker Wildfire Risk Reduction and Forest Restoration Project Fuel Break Categorical Exclusion | Decision Signed Date: 08/04/2025 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | West Fork Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T2N, R21W, Sections 27-30 & 32-34, T1N, R21W, Sections 5-9 & 16-20, T1N, R22W, Sections 22-29 & 32-34 |