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Northern Region
Federal Building
200 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 7669
Missoula, MT 59807

INFO (406) 329-3511
TDD/TTY (406) 329-3510

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

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Paula J. Nelson,
Northern Region Media Officer
Office: (406) 329-3472
Fax: (406) 329-3411
e-mail: pjnelson@fs.fed.us
 
Check out the Northern Region News!
The newsletter of regional activities.
 

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National Forest Service News Releases

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Northern Rockies Coordination Center site

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Special Feature News

Washington Office (WO) News Release: Forest Service Extends Timeframe for Public to Comment on Proposed Roadless Rule , 9/8/04

News Release: 4/28/04 - Washington Office, Research Paper Supports Fuel Treatments to Reduce Wildfire Threats

Full Report: "Science Basis for Changing Forest Structure to Modify Wildfire Behavior and Severity"

Related Information: Special Edition, Northern Region News "Promoting Healthy Forests and Grasslands: Where We're Heaaded"

 

Photo of award presentation with photo of the facility. The Historic Raven Ranger Station has been the beneficiary of Forest Service preservation specialists, the Community for a Great Northwest, the Kootenai Forest Heritage Program and the Montana State Historic architect along with innumerable community volunteers to bring the circa 1932 Civilian Conservation Corps building back to life. The rehabilitation efforts have garnered a Preserve America Presidential Award as depicted above, from left to right, President Bush, Bruce Vincent of Provider Pals, Bob Castaneda, Kootenai Forest Supervisor, and Laura Bush. Additionally, the first national Heritage Program award for Excellence was awarded to Becky Timmons by Chief Dale Bosworth.

Northern Region Public Affairs Officers

FOREST NAME
PHONE
PAO linked e-mail addresses
and links to Forest Newsrooms
Beaverhead-Deerlodge Jack deGolia
(406) 683-3984
jdegolia@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Bitterroot Dixie Dies
(406) 363-7154
ddies@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Clearwater Kimberly (Delgado) Nelson
(208) 476-8200
kdelgado@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Custer Babete Anderson
(406) 446-2103
 branderson@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Dakota Prairie Grasslands Kathy Bushnell
(701) 250-4463
 kbushnell@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Flathead Denise Germann
(406) 758-5252
dgermann@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Gallatin Lorette Ray
(406) 522-2520
lray@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Helena Jerry Meyer
(406) 449-5201
ext: 278
 jmeyer@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Idaho Panhandle Dave O'Brien
(208) 765-7319
 dobrien@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Kootenai Greg Kujawa
(406) 293-7695
 gkujawa@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Lewis & Clark Bonnie Dearing
(406) 791-7754
bdearing@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom
Lolo Sharon Sweeney
(406) 329-3832

(406) 329-1024

srsweeney@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom

Nez Perce Laura Smith
(208) 983-5143
 lasmith@fs.fed.us
Forest Newsroom

2004 Northern Region News Releases

10/22/04 - Forest Service Issues OHV Reminder to Hunters
09/22/04 - Flathead NF, Media Alert - Plane Crash Survivors Found
09/21/04 - Dr. Char Miller, Historian, Author, and Professor Kicks Off Forest Service 2005 Centennial
09/08/04 - WO - Forest Service Extends Timeframe for Public to Comment on Proposed Roadless Rule
07-07-04 - WO, Forest Service Releases Draft Policy on Off-Highway Vehicle Use in National Forests and Grasslands
06/14/04 - 50th Anniversary of the Aerial fire Depot
06/10/04 - New Deputy Forest Supervisor for the Nez Perce National Forest
06/10/04 - More Aerial Fire Fighting Resources Available as Fire Season Starts
06/10/04 - Forest Service Regional Office Closed Friday June 11, 2004
06/01/04 - National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), Firefighting Agencies to Increase Aerial Resources for Wildland Fire Operations
05/27/04 - Wood in Transportation Grant
4/28/04 - Washington Office, Research Paper Supports Fuel Treatments to Reduce Wildfire Threats
04/23/04 - Preparations Underway for the 50th Anniversary of the Aerial Fire Depot
04/09/04 - Fire Season Assessment Advisory from Northern Rockies Coordination Center (NRCC)
03/25/04 - Congressional Delegation announces USDA Forest Service Grants to Montana Communities
01/15/04 - Lynx Draft EIS out for Public Comment

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2003 Northern Region News Releases

12/17/03 - New Regional Forester Named to Lead Northern Region
12/17/03 - Supervisor Named for Lewis & Clark National Forest
11/19/03 - Schreck Wins National Interpretation Award
11/04/03 - Forest Service to Receive Small Business Administration Award
10/28/03 - Forest Service Issues OHV Reminder to Hunters
10/27/03 - Forest Service Offers Grant Opportunities for Rural Communities
10/06/03 - Hunters/Recreationists Be Fire Conscious
09/30/03 - Northern Region announces Competitive Sourcing Results
09/30/03 - CFC of Missoula and Ravalli County Delivers record donations in 2002
07/07/03 - Fire Information Sites and Contacts
06/24/03 - Lolo Pass Grand Opening Visitor Pass Area
06/20/03 - Be Fire Conscious this Fourth of July
06/18/03 - Schedule for Lolo Pass Visitors Center and Rest Area Grand Opening Announced
06/13/03 - Montana Delegation announces USDA Forest Service Grants to Montana Communities
06/04/03 - Scientists confirm Hybridization of Canada lynx with bobcats in Minnesota
05/15/03 - Comments Sought on National Forest Recreation Residence Fees
05/08/03 - Fire Funds Returned
04/08/03 - Partial Return of Fire Transfer Funds
04/01/03 - Teacher Workshop Focuses of Fire

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2002 Northern Region News Releases

11-29-02 - Regional Forester Announces Review Team
11-26-02 - RMRS - Teaching About Fire Made Easier by Education
06-07-02 - Supervisor named for Bitterroot National Forest
05-20-02 - Fire Danger
05-20-02 - OHV Spring Reminder
04-03-02 - Woodman Computers
03-12-02 - Administrator Named for Nez Perce National Historic Trail
02-07-02 - Emergency Recovery Activities to Proceed on Bitterroot NF
02-01-02 - Director Named for Fire, Aviation and Air for the Northern Region

 

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2001 Northern Region News Releases

12-26-01 - Rock Creek Mine Record of Decision Released
11-30-01 - New Deputy Regional Forester Named
11-28-01 - Comment Being Accepted on Middle-Black Project
11-28-01 - Forest Service Acts to Expedite Bitterroot Burned Area Recovery Project
10-18-01 - Forest Service Issues OHV Reminder to Hunters
10-01-01 - Supervisor Named for Dakota Prairie National Grasslands
09-28-01 - Supervisor Named for Gallatin National Forest
09-09-01 - Discovery Ski Area Plan Upheld
09-04-01 - Many Recent Wildfires Ignited by Human Carelessness
07-24-01 - Forest Service Proposes Revisions to Disabled Hunter Policy
06-18-01 - Forest Service Cross-Country Travel Policy Takes Effect
06-11-01 - Supervisor Named for Clearwater National Forest
06-01-01 - Rumors of Public Land Closure Unfounded
05-25-01 - Forest Service Responds to Decision on Wilderness Study Areas
05-04-01 - Supervisor Named for Idaho Panhandle National Forest
04-09-01 - Forest Service Offers Reimbursement for Fencing Damaged in Wildfires
02-16-01 - Fire Fortifies Native Grasslands
Forest Service Wildlife Leader Receives National Wildlife Award

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2000 Northern Region News Releases

11-17-00 - Forest Service Honors Work in Conservation Education
11-16-00 - Kootenai National Forest After the Fires
10-24-00 - Lynx - Is Fire The Missing Link?
09-21-00 - Fire Recharges Native Fisheries
09-21-00 - Elk Population Should Flourish in Aftermath of Fires
09-04-00 - Closure Lifted, Area Restrictions in Effect
08-23-00 - Central and Northwest Zone Forests Move to Level Restrictions
Black-Backed Woodpeckers Depend on Burned Forests
Why Smokey Bear Needs Fire in the Forest

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