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Libby Dam 50th Commemoration
Saturday, August 23, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Libby Dam Visitor Center
260 Souse Gulch Road, Libby, MT 59923
Join us as we commemorate 50 years of Libby Dam with a special walk-through of the dam’s history—right across the top! Discover the stories, milestones, and community connections that have shaped this remarkable structure over the past half-century.
Everyone is welcome to attend, free of cost
Katkee Fuels Project
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests are taking steps to reduce hazardous fuels and safeguard our communities against wildfires. The Katkee Fuels project focuses on creating fuel breaks along private lands, infrastructure, and key egress routes near Bonners Ferry. For more details on how they're addressing wildfire concerns and protecting the Bonners Ferry Ranger District, check out their latest initiative: Idaho Panhandle National Forests - Katkee Fuels Project. Stay informed and connected with their efforts to preserve our beautiful forests!
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IDWR’s (CDA) Northern Region Office- 208-762-2800
Boise Office- 208-287-4800
Bear Spray and Bear Education Training in 360
Downloadable Grizzly Bear Information
What to know and what to do when you are active in bear country
A starter’s guide for using
electric fencing to deter bears
It is
recognized as an effective tool that can prevent injury in a wild
animal attack
We live in bear country. Get tips and guidance for keeping safe at home and away
Planning on Pheasant Hunting?
For more information visit: Pheasant Stocking Program | Idaho Fish and Game
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🏞️ Urgent Webinar Alert: Protecting the Elk/Kootenai Watershed
from Canadian Coal Pollution 🏞️
Date & Time: January 31, 2024, at 4:00 PM MT / 3:00 PM PT
🔍 Dive Deep into an Environmental Crisis: Join us for an essential webinar focusing on the urgent environmental challenges facing the Elk/Kootenai Watershed. Discover how the beauty and balance of this vital landscape are at risk due to the byproducts of coal mining activities, including harmful nitrates and toxic selenium. These pollutants threaten not only the water quality but also the health of the entire aquatic ecosystem.
🐟💦 More Than Environmental Concerns: This issue transcends environmental concerns, directly impacting the health and well-being of our community and shaping the legacy we leave for future generations. It's a call to action for all who care about the integrity of our natural world and the quality of life for those who inhabit it.
🎤 Meet Our Panel of Experts: We are proud to present a panel of distinguished experts who are deeply committed to environmental advocacy and the protection of our watershed. Our speakers include:
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Genny Hoyle, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho
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Rich Janssen Jr, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
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Erin Sexton, University of Montana
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Staff from USGS WY-MT Water Science Center
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Jennifer Ekstrom, Idaho Conservation League
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Derf Johnson, Montana Environmental Information Center
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💬 Engage in a Critical Discussion: This webinar provides a platform for a powerful dialogue on environmental justice and the pressing need for collaborative action across borders. Your participation is not just welcomed – it is essential. Your voice and perspective are vital in shaping the strategies and actions we undertake.
✍️ Registration is Open: Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a critical conversation on safeguarding the Elk/Kootenai Watershed. Register now to secure your spot and join us in forging a path towards a sustainable and thriving future for our cherished watershed.
🔗 Register Here: Webinar Registration