This project would establish fuel breaks in approximately 1,866 acres along approximately 24 miles of roads, of which 95% were affected by wildfires in 2000.
Location
The project is located 10 miles SE of Hamilton, Montana (Ravalli County) in the Sleeping Child watershed.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
08/31/2023
2
Comment Period
08/31/2023
3
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2026 (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) |
| Rye Creek Fuel Break Categorical Exclusion DM | Decision Signed Date: 05/14/2026 |
| Forests | Bitterroot National Forest |
| Districts | Darby Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |