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Forest Service Roadless Rule Proposed Changes

Forest Service Roadless Rule Proposed Changes

Short version Jan 7, 2025 Background In the late 1990s, an inventory of so called "roadless areas" was completed by the Forest Service, and in 2001 the Roadless Rule was adopted. The nationwide rule prohibits new road construction, road reconstruction, as well as any timber harvest within the

Roadless Rule Proposed Changes, Some Responses

Excerpts below are a sampling of what has been written from groups including Healthy Forests, The Mountaineers, Environment America, High County News, Outdoor Life, and Earth Justice. Much more information and commentary is available. A Statement in Favor of the Proposed Change Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities – Supporting active, multiple-use management

Sauk River from bridge looking south, December 21, 2025

Sauk River After Heavy Rains

After the historic flooding of rivers last week, one of our local reporters sent in photos of the Sauk near the Hampton Mill in Darrington, and also along the Old Sauk Trail. Report from Sunday, December 21, 2025 The river just south of the bridge usually has two separate channels