Spring Bear Aware Presentation in Whitefish
Comments are due for the proposal to improve safety at the Polebridge River Access Site
To Whom It May Concern, Please see the attached letter from Hungry Horse-Glacier View District Ranger Robert Davies seeking comments from the public on the district’s proposal to improve safety at the Polebridge River Access Site. Comments should be received no later than April 27, 2018. Best, M.J. Crandall District Recreation Lead Forest Service Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger… Read more →
Please Check out Your Bear Attractants
As bears emerge from their dens in the next few weeks, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers guidance for avoiding conflicts between humans and bears. Visit FWP’s Be Bear Aware web pages for important tips on maintaining bear-safe residences and camping expeditions. “You’ll learn responsible ways to feed your pets, manage your garbage, landscape the yard and build electric fences… Read more →
Wildfire Risk Assessment Request
2017 was a record year for Wildland Fire in Montana with some 1.4 million acres burned. Fortunately, the North Fork escaped large fires. However, with our long history of large fires in 1988, 2001 and 2003, it is only a matter of time before we see large fire return to the North Fork. Many North Fork residents have taken advantage… Read more →
NFLA Dues are Due Before April 1st
I am SURE summer is right around the corner, so this is just a reminder that your NFLA dues ($15 per person) are due before April 1st if you want to receive the Spring Newsletter with the calendar of wonderful events planned for the summer. Once again your Board of Directors has been working hard to make this summer memorable. … Read more →
Wildfire in Western Montana Lecture Series
FireSafe Flathead and Flathead Valley Community College are hosting a 4-part Community Lecture Series on Wildfire in Western Montana. This first evening we will learn about the history of fire in our area. Where: FVCC Arts and Technology Building, AT139 When: Thursday, February 22 from 6 – 8pm Contact: FireSafe Flathead at firesafeflathead@gmail.com or Ali at 751-2270 for more information… Read more →
2018 Winter Interlocal Information
Here’s a message from Rob Davies, District Ranger for the Flathead National Forest who is hosting this year’s winter interlocal. The meeting will be held at the Glacier National Park, Community building, (the usual winter spot) in West Glacier, instead of the Hungry Horse Forest Service Conference room. Date: Wed Feb 21 Place: Community Building, Glacier Ntl Park, West Glacier, MT… Read more →
2018 Winter Interlocal – LOCATION HAS BEEN UPDATED
NOTE: THIS IS LOCATION IS DIFFERENT FROM AN EALIER ONE, SO DON’T GO TO THE WRONG PLACE. The 2018 winter North Fork Interlocal Agreement meeting will be held Wednesday, February 21 at the Glacier Park Community Center in West Glacier. Start time is 10:00 a.m. The meeting usually lasts abut three hours. The Interlocal Agreement provides for face-to-face contact with representatives… Read more →
February 1, 2018 National Wildland Fire Potential Outlook
We are in good shape being out of season with reasonable moisture – snowpack is around 123% of normal for the Flathead. I was just in Albuquerque last week, and they are in continued drought with their ski area unable to open because they have more bare ground than they do snow cover. Grim. Jackson Wyoming just cancelled a Skijoring… Read more →
North Fork stalwart and NFPA board member Alan McNeil dies
The North Fork Preservation Association has a story about Alan McNeil that begins… Alan Rideout McNeil died of a heart attack on the 29th of December, 2017. The family wish to thank the neighbors, the Sheriff’s department, and the Coroner, all of whom were most helpful in the midst of the recent blizzard conditions. Read the full story here. There will… Read more →