Temporary leadership changes on the North Fork Ranger District

August 2, 2022

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests’ North Fork Ranger District welcomes Chris Noyes as the Acting District Ranger following Andrew Skowlund’s temporary promotion as Acting Deputy Forest Supervisor on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest in Coeur d’Alene. Noyes began his temporary assignment on August 1. Read more.

Road maintenance projects planned for historic Idaho travelways

July 21, 2022

The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests will be conducting road maintenance work on the Lolo Motorway and Magruder Road beginning in August. Road surface reconditioning and culvert replacement is standard maintenance that improves drainage in the road corridors and reduces potential future impacts from runoff and heavy precipitation. This work will also provide an improved travel experience for visitors to the forest and help preserve the integrity of these historic travelways. Read more.

Fire Season and Current Conditions

July 20, 2022

Fire season is officially under way on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. The hillsides around north-central Idaho’s river canyons are beginning to take on their annual brown and gold hues as summer winds and warmer weather begin to extract the moisture from the abundant grass that our spring rains helped produce.

A small fire was detected by Pilot Knob Lookout on the Red River Ranger District yesterday afternoon after recent lightning activity. Read more.

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