Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area Endorsements
The Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area has many friends, but you know what they say: "You can never be too wild or have too many friends"......or something like that.....
The following is a collection of news articles and letters endorsing the protection of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area. Read what others have to say about this beautiful and scenic roadless area.
Libby Rod & Gun Club - February 2008
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks are pleased and proud to announce that members of the Libby (MT) Rod & Gun Club have voted to endorse the Wilderness designation for the Scotchman Peaks roadless area. We appreciate their support!
Read the letter from Don Clark, President of the Libby Rod & Gun Club
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce - July 20, 2006
The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Board of Drectors support the designation and management of the Scotchman Peaks as a wilderness area to ensure our public lands continue to offer the quality of life that our residents desire while protecting its unique qualities for future generations.
Read the letter from Bill Justus, President, Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
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City of Thompson Falls - July 10, 2006
Such a simple statement, yet so true....."WHEREAS: Its steep slopes, remote valleys, natural beauty, unique flora and fauna, wildlife habitat, and clean water all suggest that its greatest value would be wilderness"........we couldn't agree more!
Read the City Council Resolution
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The River Journal - April 26, 2006
News Article: "Walking Into Heaven" By Trisha Gannon, Publisher
Local Native Plant Society Endorses Wilderness Area
Letter: Kinnikinnik Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society encourages government to act in favor of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness area.......... (Read More)
Sandpoint City Council Resolution - April 19, 2006
The City of Sandpoint supports the designation and management of the Scotchman Peaks as a wilderness area.......... (Read More)
Bonner County Commissioners' Letter - January 31, 2006
Letter: The County Commissioners send a letter to Governor Dick Kempthorne supporting the Scotchman Peaks roadless area's continuing designation as "Wilderness Area", along with their support on increased timber sales from Federal Lands in Bonner County..... (Read More)
The Sanders County Ledger - January 12, 2006
News Article: The Sanders County Ledger published an editorial in support of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area............(Read More) (Please note that this is a scanned .jpg of the article, which will open in a new browser window)