Golden Meadows Exploration Project Decision Reversed McCall, ID –A decision signed by the Krassel District Ranger on October 1, 2012 authorizing continued exploratory drilling by Midas Gold in the … [Read more...]
Payette Avalanche Center Advisory for 12/27/2012
December 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Announcements: PAC issues avalanche advisories Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday each week. You can find a list of our avalanche classes, donate to the Friends of PAC, send us your backcountry … [Read more...]
Lolo Pass Visitor Center Hours and Winter Recreation Passes, No Dogs Allowed
December 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Effective December 16, 2012, hours of operation will be Thursday through Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. The Forest Service will begin grooming the cross-country ski trails … [Read more...]
Krassel Ranger District Requests Funding for Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation 2013 Grants
December 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
McCall, ID - The Krassel Ranger District is preparing to apply for State of Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) grant funding for the 2013 fiscal year. Grants would be requested from the … [Read more...]
Payette Avalanche Center Avalanche Advisory ride reported buried
December 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Announcements: Sorry for the delay this morning, we have had several computer problems this morning...anyone want to donate a new computer to the PAC? Crazy weather, instant winter, the first PAC … [Read more...]
Goerge Bain is new Director of Recreation, Lands, Minerals, Heritage and Wilderness for Northern Region
November 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MISSOULA, Mont. – Faye Krueger, regional forester for the U.S. Forest Service Northern Region, welcomes George Bain as the new director of Recreation, Lands, Minerals, Heritage and Wilderness for … [Read more...]
Invitation to Engage in Forest Plan Revision Collaborative Sessions
November 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Revision Collaborative Sessions for Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Planned for November 10 in Grangeville, ID and December 1 in Orofino, ID Grangeville, ID--After hosting five successful … [Read more...]
Fire Restrictions Lifted in Central Idaho
October 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
More on the lifting of fire restrictions in Central Idaho Grangeville ID – Due to wetting rains easing the dry conditions and fire danger throughout central Idaho, local wildland fire protection … [Read more...]
Sheep Fire Update
October 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Current Size: 48,626 acres Containment: 68% Resources: Personnel-99, Engines-2, Helicopters-2, Crews-2, Dozers-2, … [Read more...]
Clear/Nez Fire Zone Update
October 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Grangeville, ID— Air Quality Advisory (AQA): Due to continued wildfires in the Nez Perce N.F. and Salmon - Challis N.F., the AQA and Stage 1 Burn Ban will remain in effect for portions of Idaho … [Read more...]
Sheep Fire: Hot Air = Torching; Today’s Expected to be Cooler.
September 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Current Size: 47,648 acres Containment: 41% Resources: Personnel-314, Engines-16, Helicopters-4, Crews-4, Dozers-3, Water Tenders-12 Start Date: September 6, 2012 Cause: Human, under … [Read more...]
Rollover on Sheep Fire, Firefighters are OK.
September 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Grangeville, ID--At approximately 6:25 p.m. on September 24, 2012, a single vehicle rollover accident occurred on Forest Road 2007, south of Chair Point Lookout. Two firefighters were on board, who … [Read more...]
Humidity helps Sheep Fire Containment
September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Current Size: 46,412 acres Containment: 39% Resources Assigned: Northern Rockies Incident Management Team, Doug Turman, Incident Commander Personnel- 567, Engines- 26, Helicopters- 5, Crews- 12, … [Read more...]
Bald Mountain Fire Static, helicopter makes emergency landing.
September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Bald Mountain Fire Held at 600 acres Baker City, OR – The Bald Mountain fire in the Bear Creek and Minam drainages of the Eagle Cap Wilderness was active this past Saturday, but the humidity and … [Read more...]
Fire Evacuation Status explained 1, 2, 3 = Ready, Set, Go. And State Fire Updates.
September 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Clear/Nez Fire Zone Update Grangeville, ID— Specific area, road and trail closure information is available on Inciweb, www.inciweb.org. Look for fire information on the … [Read more...]
Sheep Fire Statistical Information
September 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Start Date: September 6, 2012 Issue date: September 9, 2012 NEW Fire … [Read more...]
