USDA Forest Service Region 1 Year2011 in Review the Northern Region at a Glance

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USDA Forest Service Region 1 Year2011 in Review The Northern Region at a glance

The Northern across the lower Region of the For- 48 states. est Service covers 13 Of primary concern national forests and grass- for forest supervisors and lands from northern Idaho regional leadership is the and across Montana to parts management and restoration of South Dakota and all of North of watersheds. One of the largest Dakota. The Forest Service manages watersheds in the country, the Mis- more than 25 million acres on these souri River that feeds into the Mis- units with an operating budget of about sissippi River watershed running east $267 million. Within the man- and south, has its headwaters here. aged forest lands are more than a The Columbia River that feeds west for Inside... dozen Wilderness and Wilderness most of Washington state and Oregon has Study Areas comprising about its beginnings in Region 1. Nationally the five million acres. Forest Service manages lands that provide A message from the Regional Forester 2 Safety - from a journey to an engagement 2 The diversity some 60 percent of the na- Rich in history 3 of landscapes, tion with its fresh drinking The Bull River Guard Station 3 natural re- water supplies, both sur- Recreation cabin and lookout rentals 3 sources and face and aquifer sources. Renewable Resource Mgmt & Success 4 wildlife across The Northern Region New Sioux Ranger District office 4 Region One Wilderness Program 5 the region draws hosts one of the most intact Volunteers staff historic St. Mary Peak... 5 millions of tour- wildlife species assemblag- Growing Partnership with MCT 5 ists each year. es in the Forest Service, A Guide to your Northern Region... 6 The recreational with relatively widespread Whitebark Pine Restoration Program 8 opportunities populations of large and Funds aid fight against AIS 8 Protecting forests from mtn pine beetle 8 across the re- small mammals, game Partnering with the RMEF 9 gion include birds and fish. Visitors “The Wild Life of Elk” 9 the widest range of winter and will find herds of elk, pronghorn ante- Forest Legacy Project 9 summer activities, from skiing lope, mule and whitetail deer, black and A Forest for Every Classroom 10 and snowmobiling, to rock and grizzly bears, gray wolves, plus smaller Summer camp 10 Tribes work with the FS to restore habitat 10 mountain climbing, backpacking mammals and a wide range of game Costly floods hit forest lands 11 and Wilderness exploring. The birds. Moose, bighorn sheep, migra- Abandoned Uranium Mine Clean-up 11 region is known as the Crown of tory birds and prairie dogs popu- Oil & gas growth brings boom... 11 the Continent, and is one of the late wide areas of the region, Youth Conservation Corps 12 largest, most intact ecosys- and anglers will find more Region One Forest Contact Information 12 tems remaining than 600 species of fish that thrive here. A message from the Regional Forester Thank you for taking time organizations; state natural grasslands to meet the needs to review the outstanding resource departments; plus of present and future gen- accomplishments and con- willing and capable volun- erations. I feel confident that tributions that the forests teers in many management our 2011 accomplishments and grasslands of the North- areas. Without the willing have set the stage for even ern Region have made to the and forward-thinking efforts greater results, improved natural resources and the of many collaborators, we natural resource settings, quality of life across north would not be able to feature and more local opportuni- Idaho, Montana and North & the results and accomplish- ties for improved quality of South Dakota. I am proud to ments portrayed in this pub- life, increases in economic have led such a strong cadre lication. potential, and a more diverse of leaders, staff members, And there is really not future for our region. resource specialists and enough room to highlight It has been a tremen- myriad support profession- the many outstanding proj- dous opportunity for me to als in our 2011 accomplish- ects, programs and informa- have served as the Regional ments and successes. tion that we completed and Forester through the end Leslie A. C. Weldon I want to stress how col- delivered throughout the of 2011. But while I begin laborative groups, partners year. For every accomplish- 2012 in a new position in difference between success and volunteers have helped ment, highlighted project or Washington as the Deputy and failure on any project, us in virtually every step of program, there are literally Chief for all National Forest event or issue. Be involved, the way across our 13 for- dozens of others with equal System lands, I take with be informed, and be the dif- ests and grasslands. We are success and acclaim. me the richness of these ference that you desire to fortunate in the Northern The bottom line is that the successes with the hopes of see in managing and enjoy- Region to have such experi- collective planning and im- seeing similar results across ing your natural resources enced, knowledgeable and plementation efforts across national forests and grass- today. capable groups with whom the Northern Region exem- lands nationwide. I encour- to work – education part- plify the Forest Service mis- age you to make a difference All the best to you in 2012, ners; forest service retirees; sion to sustain the health, on a national forest or grass- Leslie A. C. Weldon resource specialists and diversity, and productivity land in your community or researchers from non-profit of the Nation’s forests and area. 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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Safety - from a journey to an engagement (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its Safety has been a paramount focus ments, the National Leadership Council programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, and consideration throughout the history developed five ‘bases’ upon which the age, disability, sexual orientation, marital of the Forest Service. But through the first agency would reinforce its safety attitude: status, family status, status as a parent decade of the new millennium the agency 1. Safety as a core value & identity (in education and training programs and experienced safety issues that gave For- 2. Unified and corporate safety system activities), because all or part of an indi- est Service and USDA leadership cause 3. Learning system & process vidual’s income is derived from any public for concern that our safety consciousness 4. Leadership engagement & behavior assistance program, or retaliation. (Not was not as thorough or ingrained as it 5. Employee engagement/empowerment all prohibited bases apply to all programs could be. In 2010 Forest Service leader- The employees for the Northern Re- or activities.) ship embarked on a Safety Journey, mak- gion forests and grasslands responded in If you require this information in alterna- ing pointed visits to major industries with bold fashion, with more than 90% of all tive format (Braille, large print, audiotape, highly effective safety programs. employees participating in group safety etc.), contact the USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (Voice or TDD). The goal was to take safety from a engagement sessions. Each session was If you require information about this stand-alone program attached to our mis- designed to more actively engage and program, activity, or facility in a language sion, and make it part of the fabric, the recognize the experiences, thoughts, con- other than English, contact the agency of- walk and attitude, of our mission, in order cerns and ideas of individual employees. fice responsible for the program or activ- to improve the safety and health of em- This shared introspective gave each ses- ity, or any USDA office. ployees and the effectiveness of our ac- sion more meaning, and helped to develop To file a complaint alleging discrimina- complishments. This is the approach the a more personal ownership of safety. tion, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil agency took in 2010 for its national Safety Within the sessions held at both the Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Journey initiative. Over the past two years Regional level and individual forests and Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call Toll the agency has taken its safety program grasslands, employees came together with free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users and integrated it to the point that it is not an attitude of expectation. Just as the na- can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) a stand-alone program or objective, but it tional leadership had expectations for the or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). is integral to the mission in every way. journey process, each unit and the region- USDA is an equal opportunity provider and Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell sent a al office held expectations for improve- employer. message to all employees then that in- ments, ideas, and a more personal level of cluded the following: ownership than in previous years. USDA Forest Service “We are committed to dramatically dif- Regionally, according to Safety Offi- Northern Region headquarters 200 E. Broadway St. ferent safety outcomes, but recognize that cer David Goodin, the Region lowered its Missoula, MT 59802 commitment isn’t enough. We have had personal accident rate by 26% over previ- that for a long time. In a spirit of humility ous fiscal years – evidence that the safety Regional Forester: we have magnified our focus and engaged engagement is taking hold and showing Leslie A. C. Weldon in a “journey” to discover what else it will positive results across the workforce. take. Although we know there is much we Chief Tidwell expressed the sentiments Deputy Regional Foresters Jane Cottrell, Tom Schmidt don’t know, we are confident that it is in- of leaders at all levels in his safety letter deed a journey more than a destination – from 2010 to all employees by saying: Public & Governmental Relations Director one that will require our sustained effort. “In the coming months we will have Elizabeth Slown We are also confident that each of you meaningful discussions about reducing must be part of that journey. Finally, we hazards and improving safety. Therefore, Editor & Public Affairs Special Asst. are confident that together we can make we ask you to join us on this journey to Breeana Laughlin a big difference in the safety outcomes we ensure we are not only the world’s premier experience.” conservation agency but world class in be- In developing these safety engage- ing safe.” 2 Rich in history Creation of Northern Region goes back to the earliest days of the Forest Service

Born almost 100 years ago in the In August 1910, three million acres midst of massive destruction of our in the Northern Rockies were engulfed Nation’s natural resources, the Forest in flames. The Forest Service quickly Service represents a grand experiment assembled all available manpower, but to assure that the country’s forests and it was not enough. A total of 87 people grasslands would always be protected. lost their lives battling the horrific Congress took the first step toward blazes. As a result, an aggressive fire that goal in 1891 when it passed the suppression policy was put in place. Forest Reserve Act. Hundreds of fire towers were built in In 1897, President Grover Cleveland the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s. proclaimed three forest reserves in During the 1940s, the Northern Re- what is now the Northern Region. They gion saw the development of a cadre were the Bitterroot Forest Reserve in of firefighters who parachuted into fire Montana and Idaho, the Flathead in zones. This method of firefighting was Montana, and the Lewis and Clark in called smokejumping. The program Montana. Today the region consists of became concentrated in the Northern 12 forests and one grassland spread Region because its vast roadless areas over 4 states: Montana, north Idaho, were more inaccessible to firefighters. western North Dakota and a small area One of the first bases was established in eastern Washington. near the Ninemile Ranger District on In those days, field employees had to the Lolo National Forest. Later the of that debate came new regulations know woodcraft and horsemanship. Its program expanded to other locations and a heightened awareness to assure field officers were called “forest rang- outside the Region. that Forest Service lands and resourc- ers.” For the Ranger exam, men had to Historically, National Forest System es were not abused by overuse. shoot, ride, use an axe, throw a dia- lands always, by law, have been man- For over 100 years, regional employ- mond hitch, lash freight on a mule or aged for multiple use. After World War ees have managed vast stretches of horse, and take a written test. Rangers II, with the return of veterans, the public lands on behalf of the American cleared forest trails, strung telephone country experienced a baby boom that people. Today that area totals 25 mil- wire, and built lookout towers as well launched massive new home construc- lion acres. Of that total, 40 percent (or as their own residence. Additionally, tion. Timber harvesting in the 1950s 10 million acres) is unroaded back- one of the duties of early forest rang- increased dramatically from previous country, of which half, or 5 million ers was to assure that the multiple use years. In the 1960s, some timber har- acres is within Congressionally desig- idea did not compromise forest, stream vesting practices, particularly clearcut- nated Wilderness areas. or range health. ting, precipitated national debate. Out Back then ... The Bull River Guard Station The Bull River Guard Station was built in 1908 as the Ranger’s house and office. This structure was a primary ranger station from 1908 to 1920, surviving the 1910 fire. The cabin was home to Granville “Granny” Gordon (District Ranger), his wife and three daughters. When the 1910 fires roared thru the country, Mrs. Gordon prepared for the worst by soaking gunny sacks in a tub of water. If they had to escape the fire, they would wrap themselves in the gunny sacks and race to the Bull River to wait out the fire. As the fire closed in on the ranger station, it shifted direction and swept up Pilik Ridge sparing their home. The cabin is a 700 square-foot, two-story building. It is equipped with period furniture including three full beds and two single beds with mat- tresses. It has a sitting room with chairs, a kitchen /dining room with a hutch, table and chairs, and electric range. It is heated with a forced air, electric ... and Today furnace, and contains cleaning supplies. The cabin has an outdoor toilet, but is not plumbed for water. In the winter the road to the cabin is normally plowed within one mile. Recreation cabin and lookout tower rentals One of the unique recreation experiences we have in the Northern Region is the opportunity to rent some of our historic fire lookout towers and backcountry cabins. These rustic cabins and lookouts are often located in remote, yet spectacular settings. To make a Cabin Reservation, you can either: Check on availability and reserve over the Internet at Recreation.gov, 7 days a week, 24 hours/day (profile setup is required) or, check availability and reserve toll-free at 1 (877) 444-6777, or International (518) 885-3639. More information is online at http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r1/ recreation/?cid=fsp5_030855 3 Renewable Resource Management and success An Integrated Vision for Renewable Resource Management Two primary concepts anchored the core of the inception of the Forest Ser- vice more than 100 years ago: sustain- ing trees as a renewable and cultivated resource to help feed a growing nation; and the need to safeguard, restore and improve the supply, quality and functions of our nation’s watersheds and water resources. Across the Northern Region this core set of concepts provides the basis for Renewable Resource Management, incorporating vegetation, air, soil, mineral, wildlife, aquatics, range and grasslands programs in an integrated resource approach. The agency mission is for the sus- tainable management of these renewable resources, and covers a broad range of products and services they provide: wildlife habitat and fisheries; timber products; clean water and clean air functions; recreational opportunities, and support to the local economies of surrounding communities across north Idaho, Montana, and parts of North and South Dakota. More than half of our Nation’s freshwater flows from public and private forestlands, and approximately 66 million Americans rely on drinking water and expanding forest insect infesta- gion’s forests and grasslands have be- that originates from the National For- tions have been driven in part by a gun to implement the Climate Change est System. Rivers, lakes, and streams changing climate; future impacts are Performance Scorecard. The scorecard enable recreational opportunities that projected to be more severe. includes measures of progress made generate economic returns and serve As part of the integrated resource by each national forest and grassland, as habitat for fish and wildlife. Forests approach planned into our projects supported by the regional offices, sta- and grasslands are important filtration of work for 2012 and beyond, the tions, and national programs. The mechanisms for freshwater. Region’s forests and grasslands will scorecard will address agency capacity Protecting and improving our Na- incorporate the Department’s goal (training and program guidance); part- tion’s water resources is a high-priority to “Ensure our national forests and nerships (alliances, integrating science performance goal of the Department private working lands are conserved, and management); adaptation (assess- and the Forest Service. The goals and restored, and made more resilient to ing and monitoring key resource vul- objectives of the Northern Region strat- climate change, while enhancing our nerabilities and priorities); and mitiga- egy embodies these ideals, working water resources.” tion (assessing and managing carbon with state and private land owners, A number of elements within the stocks and flows, reducing our envi- communities and other engaged part- Region will have direct bearing on our ronmental footprint). ners to implement high-impact tar- future successes. These include com- This successful overall approach to geted practices across the Region. Part munity-based stewardship, and engag- renewable resources integrates the of the consideration includes climate ing volunteers and youth in natural varied program-specific objectives change and its potential impacts to resource projects and programs; ef- (rangeland management, fisheries and the natural resources. Climate change forts directed at improving local and wildlife, forest management, etc.) to poses a real and significant threat to regional economic potential for growth produce the types of forests and land- America’s forests and grasslands, and and sustainability; and recreation and scapes that more than 170 million visi- jeopardizes many of the benefits the tourism-based opportunities. tors to national forests and grasslands natural resources provide across the To measure progress in moving to- expect each year. Region. Management problems caused ward the Department’s goal, the Re- by wildfires, changing rain patterns, New Sioux Ranger District office A new office and multiple site improvements across the Sioux Ranger District in the Custer National Forest were funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Almost $3 million was set aside to build a new office, along with upgrades to employee housing and replacing the Sioux Ranger District Compound water distribution system. The District also received funding to renovate the Reva Gap Campground and the Jessie Elliot Historic Ranger Station. The existing office was built in 1935 by members of the Civilian Conservation Corp. In its place now stands a single story, energy- efficient, LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), and handicap accessible building. The office is also shared with BLM fire crews. 4 Region One Wilderness Program: Meeting the challenge The Northern Region was the first setting a goal to bring each of the 407 Region in the Nation to meet the wilderness areas under Forest Service Chief’s Ten Year Wilderness Steward- management to a “minimum steward- Marshall Wilderness Complex. Over ship Challenge. This accomplishment ship level” by the 50th Anniversary of the past 15 years they have contrib- would not have been possible without the Wilderness Act, in 2014. uted to the Challenge by inventorying the hard work and dedication from This 10-Year Wilderness Stewardship and monitoring recreation sites (camp- wilderness personnel on the Forest Challenge is based on achievable, mea- sites, trails, picnic and overlook sites) Service Ranger Districts and assistance surable outcomes. In the past, defining and inventorying and treating noxious from key partners. The Northern Re- programs of work to achieve better wil- weeds. gion has primary stewardship respon- derness stewardship has been difficult. The newly formed Selway-Bitterroot sibility for 13 Wilderness areas, total- The Challenge provides clear guidelines Foundation is committed to connecting ing approximately five million acres. that managers can use to set tasks, citizens and communities to assist in The Wilderness Act of 1964 states priorities and objectives for each fiscal the stewardship of the Selway-Bitter- that wilderness areas, “shall be admin- year, and monitor results. root Wilderness (SBW) and surround- istered for the use and enjoyment of Ten critical elements of the wilder- ing wildlands. Since 2009, the Foun- the American people in such manner ness management job are defined as dation has worked to provide support as will leave them unimpaired for fu- core tasks, directly tied to specific to the SBW meeting the challenge by ture use and enjoyment as wilderness.” results, such as the completion of inventorying and monitoring recreation With improving technologies and ever- the task or measurable improvement. sites (campsites, trails, picnic and increasing demands from a growing Tasks are built around fire manage- overlook sites) and inventorying and population, Forest Service wilderness ment; non-native, invasive plants; treating noxious weeds. program responsibilities and complexi- air quality; wilderness education; op- In 2005, the Wilderness Institute at ties have increased while the agency’s portunities for solitude or primitive the University of Montana approached wilderness workforce has decreased. and unconfined recreation; recreation the Forest Service Northern Region The 40th anniversary of the Wilder- site inventories; outfitters and guides; about how they could engage citizens ness Act (2004) provided the opportu- prevention of degradation of the wilder- in wilderness monitoring and steward- nity for reflection and evaluation of the ness resource; data collection, storage, ship. Since that time, they have com- “state of the Wilderness resource” and and analysis; and workforce. pleted recreation site inventories and found areas that needed improvement. Partners: inventories of noxious weeds in the Because of this evaluation, in 2005, The Bob Marshall Foundation Rattlesnake, Welcome Creek, Cabinet the Forest Service challenged itself to was established nearly 15 years ago Mountains, Anaconda Pintler, Gospel improve the consistency and account- to restore and preserve the trail sys- Hump, and Gates of the Mountains ability of wilderness stewardship by tem and wilderness values in the Bob Wildernesses. Volunteers staff historic St. Mary Peak Lookout At 9,351 feet, the lookout tower atop St. Mary Peak just west of Stevensville boasts one of the best views anywhere on the Bitterroot National Forest. This summer, hikers visiting the popular fire lookout were greeted by community volunteers serving in the new volunteer lookout host program. The program is a partnership between the Forest Service and the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation. When word went out last winter that the two organizations were looking for volunteers to staff the lookout, the response was overwhelming. More than 60 people applied for just a few positions. Volunteers Mark Brown, Patrick McCarron and Clare O’Connell staffed the lookout throughout the summer, serving as fire lookouts, educators, and facility maintenance staff. A variety of additional volunteers assisted the three lookouts with tasks throughout the summer. Over the course of three months, the volunteers interacted with 1,113 visitors to the lookout. The Foundation also assisted the Forest with numerous other projects in 2011 including trail maintenance, campsite monitoring, and repairs totaling an impressive 1,839 volunteeer hours. Growing partnership with Missoula Children’s Theatre In 2011 the Region’s partnership with the Missoula Chil- focusing on grades 1-5 is called If Forests Could Talk. This dren’s Theatre saw an increase in the number and frequen- quick educational opportunity seizes the moment to impart cy of performances and residency weeks they conducted or important social themes and life skills, while carrying a deli- planned into the 2012 school year. cate balance of education, entertainment and social respon- This long-term partnership promotes the general physical sibility. This past fall also featured the debut of the newest and mental health of America’s children by creating aware- MCT tour show title, The Secret Garden. ness of America’s great outdoors while encouraging regu- MCT also conducts a weeklong Residency “starring” 50-60 lar outdoor activity. This program was launched in the fall local students in a full-scale musical. This weeklong resi- of 2009. MCT has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service dency begins with an open group audition and culminates Northern Region, nature resource professionals and educa- in two public performances. All of the shows are original tors to develop interactive and engaging school assembly/ adaptations of children’s stories and fairytales—a twist on workshops presented as a complement to the MCT Interna- the classic stories that you know and love. tional Tour programs. The first of the fall Residency programs was delivered to Starting in the fall of 2011, the engaging, interactive schools in the Washington DC metro area in early Novem- 45-minute assembly based on International Year of Forests ber. The troupe also conducted a Residency workshop in made its scholastic debut. The newest assembly creation Missoula in mid-December at the Target Range school. 5 A guide to your Northern Region National Forests and Grasslands Each of the National Forests and Grasslands in the Northern Region has a distinct personality. Each has special places waiting to be discovered. Contact the Forest or Grassland office directly for more detailed and personalized tips on how to make your visit memorable.

Idaho Panhandle National Forest Kootenai National Forest Flathead National Forest Lolo National Forest The IPNFs of North Idaho host The high craggy peaks, deep can- The Flathead’s spectacular, rug- The Lolo surrounds the western backcountry trails that guide yons and mixed conifers of the ged terrain lies adjacent to Gla- Montana community of Missoula. Helena National Forest Lewis & Clark National Forest travelers through evergreen for- Kootenai National Forest stretch cier National Park and west of The crest of the Bitterroot Moun- Montana’s “Capitol City Forest”, Situated in west central Montana, ests to remote lakes and spec- from the Canadian border to the the Continental Divide. The vast tains divides Montana from Idaho the Helena National Forest, pro- the Lewis and Clark has two dis- tacular views. Quiet country lanes Clark Fork valley. The forest’s sce- expanse of the Bob Marshall and serve as the forest’s western vides many grassy parks inter- tinct divisions. The rugged moun- take the motorist by abandoned nic treasures include the Purcell Wilderness complex offers for- boundary. The Continental Divide spersed amidst lodgepole pine and tain peaks of the Rocky Moun- mining towns, and trace Civil Mountains, the Yaak River, Ross est visitors primitive recreational through the Scapegoat wilder- Douglas fir forests. The Gates of tain Division often hold snow for War era military wagon roads. Creek Scenic Area Giant Cedars, opportunities. Glaciated peaks ness defines the forest’s eastern the Mountains Wilderness remains 10 months of the year. This long Over 4,000 miles of rivers and the Kootenai River, Lake Koocanu- and alpine lakes provide year- boundary. Four major rivers and as impressive a sight as when backbone of a mountain range vast lowland lakes combine with sa, and Libby Dam. The heart of the round recreational opportunities. their streams offer some of the Lewis and Clark described them stretches south of Glacier Na- high mountain slopes for year- Kootenai is the Cabinet Mountain best fishing in the Rocky Moun- on their journey up the Missouri tional Park with seemingly end- round recreational opportunities. Wilderness, where majestic peaks tains. The Rattlesnake National River. Montana’s rich mining and less paralleling ridges and val- tower over the surroundings. Recreation Area offers many rec- ranching history are an important leys. The six mountain ranges of reation opportunities right on part of the Helena National Forest. the Jefferson Division appear to the edge of Missoula, Montana. be islands of forest dotting ex- panses of wheat and ranch lands.

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6 Each of the National Forests and Grasslands in the Northern Region has a distinct personality. Each has special places waiting to be discov- Northern Region National Forests and Grasslands ered. Contact the Forest or Grass- Each of the National Forests and Grasslands in the Northern Region has a distinct personality. Each has special places waiting to be discovered. Contact the land office directly for more detailed and personalized tips on Forest or Grassland office directly for more detailed and personalized tips on how to make your visit memorable. how to make your visit memorable.

Lolo National Forest The Lolo surrounds the western Montana community of Missoula. Helena National Forest Lewis & Clark National Forest The crest of the Bitterroot Moun- Montana’s “Capitol City Forest”, Situated in west central Montana, tains divides Montana from Idaho the Helena National Forest, pro- the Lewis and Clark has two dis- and serve as the forest’s western vides many grassy parks inter- tinct divisions. The rugged moun- boundary. The Continental Divide spersed amidst lodgepole pine and tain peaks of the Rocky Moun- through the Scapegoat wilder- Douglas fir forests. The Gates of tain Division often hold snow for ness defines the forest’s eastern the Mountains Wilderness remains 10 months of the year. This long boundary. Four major rivers and as impressive a sight as when backbone of a mountain range their streams offer some of the Lewis and Clark described them stretches south of Glacier Na- best fishing in the Rocky Moun- on their journey up the Missouri tional Park with seemingly end- tains. The Rattlesnake National River. Montana’s rich mining and less paralleling ridges and val- Recreation Area offers many rec- ranching history are an important leys. The six mountain ranges of reation opportunities right on part of the Helena National Forest. the Jefferson Division appear to the edge of Missoula, Montana. be islands of forest dotting ex- panses of wheat and ranch lands.

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7 Whitebark Pine Restoration Program: Contribution to a species in peril The Whitebark Pine is declin- enables other plant species to get ing dramatically and has actually a foothold. Many animals depend disappeared from many parts of on these plants for protection and its historic range. sustenance. Whitebark pine also The dwindling numbers are protects soil from eroding in the caused by an introduced fungus harsh subalpine environment. called the white pine blister rust, Without it, high elevation ecosys- pine beetle attacks, and competi- tems would be in great jeopardy. tion from other species. In the past four years the na- The urgency of the situation tional Whitebark Pine Restora- spiked recently due to large out- tion Program has been able to breaks of mountain pine beetle, contribute a total of $3.5 million which may kill 90 percent of restoration projects throughout mature Whitebark Pine trees – the West. More than 120 proj- including those that may be re- ects have received funding so sistant to white pine blister rust, far. All the activities supported according to Forest pathologist by the Whitebark Pine Restora- John Schwandt. tion Program and Forest Health Whitebark Pine grows in high Protection are efforts to help this elevation areas and at timberline, critically important species perse- where it is a keystone species. It’s vere under pressure from disease, the only tree species that can get insects, and competition. started along the tree line, and Funds aid fight against aquatic invasive species Protecting forests The Collaborative Forest Landscape grows so thick on shallow lake bottoms from mountain Restoration Program (CFLRP) approved that it can make swimming nearly impos- by Congress in 2010 is helping set the sible. Zebra mussels often leave behind pine beetle stage for restoring and improving habi- a blanket of razor-like shells along water The Bitterroot National Forest tat across large areas of interconnected edges. implemented numerous projects habitat on the three national forests that This year the Seeley district helped in 2011 aimed at slowing the comprise most of what is known as the fund an AIS check station at Clearwater spread of the mountain pine bee- Southern Crown of the Continent. Junction operated by Montana Depart- tle epidemic, using a varied ap- The CFLRP is tailored to achieve broad ment of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT- proach to make progress against restoration goals across thousands of FWP) where watercraft are inspected for the infestations and its effects. acres of wildlife and fish habitat, always AIS that pose a threat to the lakes of the In May, the Forest sprayed more with the overarching intent of working on Clearwater and Swan ecosystems. The than 1,800 susceptible lodge- a large landscape scale. Much of the work $38,000 check station provides for man- pole and ponderosa pine trees in is related to habitat and water quality datory inspection of all watercraft. This popular campgrounds and high- improvement – but the legislation is also preventive effort was funded in part with use recreation areas with the aimed at supporting local economies and $20,000 in CFLRP money. insecticide Carbaryl. protecting communities from wildfire. In addition to the MTFWP check sta- The Forest combined the use Supporting the Region’s CFLRP ef- tion, approximately $6,900 in CFLRP of Carbaryl with Verbenone, a forts are partners involved in the Crown funds went to help map aquatic vegeta- pheromone which communicates Management Partnership (CMP), which tion in the Seeley-Swan lakes, establish via smell with the beetles and formed in 2001. The CMP’s mission is routine monitoring programs for Zebra discourages them from attacking to demonstrate leadership in analyzing Mussels, and support an education and trees. The purpose of protecting and seeking resolution to the environ- awareness campaign by the Clearwater trees in selected high-value sites mental management challenges in the Resource Council (CRC). The mapping was to maintain aesthetic quality Crown region. This effort focuses along will provide biologists and other resource and recreation value, and reduce an all-lands across-boundaries collabora- specialists with data regarding the nature public safety hazards. Mountain tive approach to environmental manage- and extent of native aquatic vegetation, pine beetles are currently kill- ment. The effort mirrors the USDA focus establishing important baseline data in ing trees within the treatment of management across boundaries for the the event AIS begin to appear in lakes. areas at a rate of 14:1; meaning restoration and sustain- that for each tree successfully ability of the natural attacked this year, fourteen trees resources, making this a will likely be attacked next year. natural partnership. The Forest also applied $2.1 One aquatic threat million in Recovery Act funds for knocking on the door the Middle East Fork Hazardous of the Seeley and Swan Fuel Reduction project, complet- ecosystems in west-cen- ed in 2011 on the Sula Ranger tral Montana is aquatic District of the Bitterroot. invasive species (AIS) The projects employed many that can have devas- in the local community and tating effects on native helped keep three logging firms species – sometimes in business during tough eco- out-competing them for nomic times. It also involved the food and habitat. They removal of fuel – dead and dying also can change the Douglas fir - from 10,000 acres aesthetics and character of Wildland Urban Interface of a lake. Eurasian wa- Local residents discuss aquatic invasive species mitigation with Joann Wallenburn (WUI) helping to protect private ter milfoil, for example, of the Clearwater Resource Council at the Holland Lake boat launch during recent property and improve firefighter public education outreach. is a weed-like plant that and public safety. 8 Photo courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Tenderfoot Creek and Swift Creek projects: Partnering with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation The U.S. Forest Service has been working with the Rocky species; scenic views; and extraordinary opportunities for Mountain Elk Foundation and a coalition of partners in hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, ATV use, snowmobiling several restoration and sustainability projects. One of these and other uses. projects involves acquiring private lands in the Tenderfoot A second project, the Swift Creek project, was designed Creek watershed that would help protect access to thou- to leverage Recovery Act funding in a first-of-its-kind thin- sands of acres of National Forest Service lands. ning project. The $140,000 project removed small diameter This acquisition will protect approximately 461 acres of trees planted in a 1966 ponderosa pine plantation. Thin- wetlands, 40 miles of streams, and 300 acres of floodplain ning smaller trees improved the health and vigor of the pine area. It will also result in a net reduction of overall NFS/ stand, reducing future risk of pine beetle mortality. The private lands boundary, plus fewer survey corners and sec- primary benefits of this effort included improved soil condi- tion subdivisions. The acquisitions are expected to result in tions, wildlife habitat and a reduced risk of wildland fires in an estimated long-term cost savings to the Forest Service of the project area. $495,200. The Ravalli County Resource Advisory Committee part- The lands and waters of the Tenderfoot Creek drainage nered with the Elk Foundation and the Forest on this im- provide high quality habitat for west slope cutthroat trout, portant restoration project. elk, moose, mule deer, black bear, and a multitude of other Forest Legacy Project Forest Service collaborates supports wildlife habitat The Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program on “The Wild Life of Elk” helped permanently protect Montana forestland for wildlife habitat and future generations of The long-standing partnership between The US Forest Ser- Americans. vice and The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) led to Almost $6 million in Forest Legacy funding al- the development of a first-of-its-kind, beautifully-illustrated lowed the State of Montana to purchase 10,000 conservation primer on the life, behaviors, and habitat of elk in acres of the 24,300 acre area known as the Mar- North America. shall Block about seven miles northwest of the The children’s book, “The Wild Life of Elk”, was released in Seeley Lake community. The project is part of a 2004 and is targeted to students in grades 3 through 6. It was partnership among many private and public enti- written by noted children’s book author Donna Love, and il- ties to purchase and conserve 310,000 acres of lustrated by Christina Plum Creek Timber Company lands using match- Wald, a recognized ing private funds to complement federal dollars. leading illustrator of These lands provide critical habitat for Canada children’s books. lynx, grizzly bears, and bull trout – all federally “The Wild Life of listed endangered species. It’s also a destination Elk” is now available for thousands of hunters, snowmobilers, fisher- for purchase from men, and hikers every year. RMEF or Mountain Press of Missoula, MT. The Forest Ser- vice is providing a limited number of free copies for teachers through Project Wild and other ven- ues. Contact Jim McGowan, the Forest Service’s designated Liaison with RMEF, at [email protected] for more information. Photo courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

9 A Forest for Every Classroom connects teachers to outdoors

In April, 12 Montana teachers packed their snow boots and sleeping bags to begin their outdoor adventure in the Elkhorn Mountains to par- ticipate in the Forest for Every Classroom place-based education program. A Forest for Every Classroom is a professional development workshop series for educators to learn how to develop and apply place-based curriculum for their classes. At the heart of the program is the belief that students are more successful in school and life; become more engaged in their communities; and appreciate their “place” more through place-based education than through traditional textbook learning. Throughout the yearlong program, teachers improve their outdoor skills and knowledge; enhance service learning projects, develop place-based and standard-compliant curriculum to promote community-oriented stewards of our natural resources in their classes. The Helena National Forest and its partners listed below have hosted the Forest for Every Classroom program in and around the Elkhorn Mountains since 2009. The next program to be offered to educators is planned for the Missoula area in early spring 2012.

Summer camp builds cross-cultural relationships, understanding Last summer the Bitterroot National Forest hosted a unique summer camp with tribal partners who received funding from the national “More Kids In the Woods” program. Several years ago Nez-Perce and Salish tribal elders developed a vision of a cross-cultural experience that would connect the young people now living here and the youth who historically lived here, the Bitterroot Salish, around the cultural and natural history of the land and surrounding mountains. For four days, 21 seventh-graders from the Bitterroot and Flathead valleys came together and participated in traditional Native American games and ceremonies, took lessons in traditional drumming, respect for the land, beading and photog- raphy. They camped and completed stewardship projects together at Fales Flat Campground on the Bitterroot NF, a traditional meeting place for the Salish and Nez Perce Tribes. “It took time to develop the relationships to make this program happen,” said camp organizer and Bitterroot RC&D director Becki Koon. “But now the Tribes want it to be an annual event to connect their kids to their historical lands and heritage.” Other partners included Montana State Parks, Salish-Pend d’Oreille Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (Tribal Council and Tribal Education Department), Salish Kootenai College, Traveler’s Rest State Park, Merging Waters Educa- tional Center and others. Tribes work with the Forest Service to restore habitat

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests and the Nez Perce Tribe have been working together since 1996 to improve condi- tions for fish in North Central Idaho. This partnership is the cornerstone of an $8 million watershed restoration program on the Forests. In 2011 the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests decom- missioned 73.2 miles of road and set aside another 19.3 miles. Natural bottom culverts or bridges replaced seven culverts that were blocking fish passage, and another 5 culverts were replaced using stimulus funds obligated in previous years. Twenty-five miles of upstream habitat were opened up and more than 30 miles of downstream habitat protected. Several large channel restoration projects were also completed in partnership with the Nez Perce Tribe, including the Newsome Creek Instream Restoration where 2 miles of mined channel and floodplain were restored. At Mill Creek Instream, a channel was rebuilt and a road that had been impacted by catastrophic flooding in 2008 was reconstructed. Other restoration projects on the Forests included riparian protection through fencing, native vegetation plantings, stream adjacent road surfacing and drainage improvement, slide and road repairs along streams and ATV trail stream crossing improvements.

10 Costly floods hit forest lands By late June when the floods of 2011 finally receded from ranged from $83,500 to as high as $1.5 million across the National Forest System lands in Montana and the Dakotas, Region’s 13 units. The majority of the expenses was for road the damage and debris left behind gave supervisors, district and bridge repairs, and for trail and culvert reconstruction rangers and resource specialists a completely unexpected and replacement. Final total damage costs ran just slightly set of issues to address. The Forest Service began to is- more than $6 million. The states of Idaho, Montana and sue warnings from the Regional office in early May that the North & South Dakota spent an equal or greater amount on melting record snowpack and rain in Montana, Idaho and repairs to their damages across the region, making this one portions of North and South Dakota increased the potential of the region’s costliest floods in recent history. for flooding across all of the national forests and grasslands in the Region. High temperatures and rain at high elevations caused the near-record depth of the snowpack to melt at much faster rates than normal. Combined with streams already at high spring runoff rates, the fast-melting snowpack produced flooding across the region. Floods are one of the most com- mon hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. The forests and grasslands in Region 1 reported significant damages that required road closures from washed out bridges, culverts and roads and delayed campground and recreational area openings. The repairs and restoration necessary includes work on all types of affected trails and trailhead areas; campgrounds, facilities and access roads; day use facilities such as picnic shelters and water access areas; plus damage to Forest Service roads and bridges nec- Forest Service teams of resource specialists visited numerous wash- essary for recreation access, local community road systems, outs and other damaged roads, bridges and trails when the floodwaters and for use in natural resource projects, monitoring and receded. While not all damage has been repaired due to limits in funding, access for wildfire; and the removal of hundreds of hazard the Region continues to coordinate with the Federal Highway Adminis- trees from these same areas and other roadways for visitor tration for support. A number of damaged sites were repaired, however, and employee safety. including sites repaired through cooperation with public road agencies with matching fund and in-kind contributions. The estimated costs for these repairs and renovations

Abandoned Uranium Mine Clean-up in North Dakota Riley Pass Abandoned Uranium Mines on the Dakota north of Buffalo, South Dakota. The 250-acre site includes Prairie Grasslands are located in the North Cave Hills por- 12 bluffs that were strip mined for uranium in the 1950s. tion of the Sioux Ranger District, approximately 25 miles During this era, there were no reclamation standards and sites were left “as is.” Now, there’s increased sedimentation, erosion and residual onsite mine wastes. Onsite contami- nant concentrations have ranged up to 10 times higher than normal levels for the area. Arsenic, molybdenum, thorium, and uranium are specific contaminates of concern and are being treated and stabilized through this project. The Forest Service has been working at the Riley Pass site (commonly known as a Superfund site) since 1996 to protect human health and the environment. This year the Forest Service clean-up actions continued, consisting of consolidating, compacting, and burying contaminated mate- rials. Buried contaminants and remaining erosive spoils are re-graded, covered with clean borrow and re-vegetated. A recent bankruptcy settlement from Tronox, LLC will provide a minimum of $7 million in clean-up funds likely to com- mence in Fall 2012.

Oil & gas growth brings boom to Dakota Prairie Grasslands

The Dakota Prairie Grasslands (DPG) as the industry and the profits plications is exceeding the DPG staff (DPG) is experiencing its share of the grow. At the end of 2011 there were capacity to renew expiring permits, oil and gas boom of western North Da- more than 650 active wells in the state, process new applications, and admin- kota. Because of the growth of this pro- generating in excess of $154 million ister existing permit sites. There are gram, the DPG now oversees the larg- annually. In addition, the forecast is 320 permits associated with the miner- est oil program in the Forest Service. for increases in both throughout 2012. als program that make up 80 percent And the program has enormous impact The Bakken/Three Forks forma- of the special use permits for the DPG. on local, state, regional and national tion, which underlies portions of the But while there are growing pains economies. National Grasslands, is one of the hot associated with any emerging process, North Dakota is breaking oil pro- spots in the northern hemisphere. One industry, or economic opportunity, the ductions records on a monthly basis, of the top producing horizontal wells DPG staff is working closely with their and the pace of development is in- for the Three Forks, and Upper and local community officials and other creasing across private lands that bor- Middle Bakken formation is located on partners to do everything they can to der the DPG. Wells and production are the DPG (operated by Petro-Hunt). support this vital economic boom to expected to move onto the public lands The volume of new special uses ap- the state and the nation.

11 Youth Conservation Corps...

The Future of Natural Resource Management!

Legislated nationally as a permanent program in 1974, the Youth Conservation Corps puts young people to work on needed conservation projects while providing environmental education opportunities that allow them to “learn while they earn.” In 2011, 77 Youth Conservation Corps crew members on the Lolo, Nez Perce-Clearwater, Kootenai, and Idaho Panhandle National Forests and the Dakota Prairie Grasslands completed a tre- mendous amount of work, complimenting ranger district staffs and crews. White pine pruning, slash piling, weed inventories, knap weed and blue weed pulling, maintenance and cleaning of rental lookouts, campground maintenance, trail clearing and maintenance, painting of historic buildings, road sign instal- lation, netting young trees to protect emerging buds, aspen tree surveys, snag surveys, installing white bark pine cages, goshawk and harlequin duck surveys, fixing fences, clearing bridges, snow shoveling, culvert cleaning, sign painting, and litter pickup were just some of the major YCC projects accomplished in the Northern Region this year. Engaging youth is a big part of Presi- dent Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. The Forest Service will see more growth in youth programs in the coming years.

Region One Forest Contact Information 200 East Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 P.O. Box 7669, Missoula, MT 59807 Info: (406) 329-3511

Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF, 420 Barrett Street, Dillon, MT 59725-3572 Info: (406) 683-3900

Bitterroot NF, 1801 North First Street, Hamilton, MT 59840 Info: (406) 363-7100

Clearwater NF, 12730 Highway 12, Orofino, ID 83544 Info: (208) 476-4541

Custer NF, 1310 Main Street, Billings, MT 59105 Info: (406) 657-6200

Dakota Prairie Grasslands, 240 West Century Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503 Info: (701) 250-4443

Flathead NF, 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901 Info: (406) 758-5200

Gallatin NF, 10 East Babcock Ave, Bozeman, MT 59771 Info: (406) 587-6701

Helena NF, 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT 59601 Info: (406) 449-5201

Idaho Panhandle NF, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 Info: (208) 765-7223

Nez Perce NF, 104 Airport Road, Grangeville, ID 83530 Info: (208) 983-1950

Kootenai NF, 31374 U.S. Highway 2, Libby, MT 59923 Info: (406) 293-6211

Lewis and Clark NF, 1101 15th Street N, Great Falls, MT 59401 Info: (406) 791-7701

Lolo NF, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59801 Info: (406) 329-3804