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…..

We Have Received Resolutions of Support or Endorsements From:

The following is a collection of links to 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. (Please note that many of these links are scanned JPG files which will open in a new window, and some PDFs that may either open in a new window or automatically download to your computer, based on your Browser’s settings. PDFs require the free Adobe Reader to view.)

Brian Schweitzer, Governor of Montana

Montana’s Governor, Brian D. Schweitzer, supports our efforts for wilderness designation. You can read the Governor’s endorsement (PDF file)

Plains-Paradise Chamber of Commerce – September 2009

The Plains-Paradise Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the approval of the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area. View the endorsement – (100kb JPG which will open in a new window)

Montana Wildlife Federation – February 2009

Montana Wildlife Federation’s Board of Directors voted to support wilderness designation for the Scotchman Peaks area after hearing a presentation on its merits from Libby area representative of the Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, Don Clark. Read the Resolution – 28kb PDF

Bull Lake Rod and Gun Club – December 2008

At a meeting following a presentation made by several board members of the Friends of Scotchman Peaks, the majority of members of the Bull Lake Rod and Gun Club voted to support the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area. Read the letter from Club President, Robert Weber. (152kb JPG which will open in a new window)

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
(note: this is a scanned JPG – 76kb – that will open in a new window)

Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce – July 2006

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 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
(note: this is a scanned GIF – 68kb – that will open in a new window)

City of Thompson Falls – July 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
(note: this is a scanned JPG – 108 kb – that will open in a new window)

The River Journal – April 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)

Ponderay City Council – April 2006

The City of Ponderay supports 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. View the Resolution – (28kb PDF which will open in a new window)

Sandpoint City Council Resolution – April 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 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 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)