Here is an update on the Ridge, Lolo and Paramount Fires as of this morning, July 16th. The Ridge Fire is now at 3,740 acres and is 20 percent contained. Fire activity is expected to decrease with incoming rain forecasted today and through the week. Firefighters are completing erosion prevention activities around the fire area,…
The Montana-based nonprofit organization, Wilderness Land Trust, recently announced its purchase of the 40-acre Spring Canyon private land located in the Gila Wilderness. The group will be working with the Gila National Forest to help transfer Spring Canyon to public ownership as part of the surrounding Gila Wilderness. The Spring Canyon property has been used…