Spanning the Idaho/Montana border, the Scotchmans are one of the last, and largest, wild areas in our region. We conduct education, outreach and stewardship activities to preserve the rugged, scenic and biologically diverse 88,000 acre Scotchman Peaks Roadless Area. We believe the Scotchman Peaks deserve congressional designation as Wilderness for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future generations.

Congressman Rehberg Listening Session Sat

Congressman Denny Rehberg

Congressman Denny Rehberg

This Saturday, January 16th, Congressman Denny Rehberg will be holding a public meeting to take comments on Senator Tester’s “Forest Jobs and Recreation Act” which would establish over 670,000 acres of Wilderness in Montana. This “listening session” will take place at 3pm to 4:30pm in the Ponderosa Room at the City Hall in Libby MT.

This is an opportunity for you to speak up, ask questions, and make comments about this significant piece of legislation.  While the Scotchman Peaks are not included in the “Forest Jobs and Recreation Act”, the passage of this bill has the potential to be a very positive step forward to future Wilderness efforts.  On the other hand, the failure of this bill would represent a major setback for all wilderness efforts in our region.

So, whether you are an ardent supporter of the “Forest Jobs and Recreation Act”, or someone who wishes to express general support and offer ideas on how improvements might be made, show up and express your views on the bill.

Phil HoughAbout The Author:

Phil Hough is the Executive Director of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.

An avid long distance hiker, Phil’s experience on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trails brought a passion for wild places and motivated him to work towards protecting the one of the last and largest wild places in northern Idaho and Western Montana, the Scotchman Peaks.

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