The Lolo National Forest issued a draft decision notice approving limited motorized equipment use and limited helicopter and vehicle access needed to breach and decommission the century-old earth-and-timber dam on McKinley Lake high in the Rattlesnake Wilderness.
When diverse groups collaborate, they can solve parts of their own problems, and sometimes, they can also help out struggling agencies like the Bureau of Land Management.
Over the past century, the Blackfoot Valley has been a source of livelihood for many but hasn’t always been treated well. Now, with the help of some partners and federal money, some areas will be restored to a healthier condition.