Environmental Assessment Completed

West Reservoir

Flathead National Forest Flathead, Montana Flathead National Forest All Units

The primary purpose of this project is to improve the diversity and resilience of forest vegetative communities and associated wildlife habitat.

Location

Located on both the Hungry Horse-Glacier View and Spotted Bear Ranger Districts. The project area is west of the Hungry Horse Reservoir.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/21/2025
2
Comment Period
09/04/2025
3
03/11/2026
4
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Notice and Comment Regulation2021 Infrastructure: Emergency Actions
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSpotted Bear Ranger District; Hungry Horse Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT26N, R17W R18W T27N, R16W R17W R18W T28N, R17W R18W R19W T29N, R17W R18W R19W T30N, R18W R19W R20W
Forest productsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementClimate change adaptation