Re-printed from the Daily Bee, March 16, 2006 County backs Scotchman's wilderness designation By KEITH KINNAIRD News editor Group hopes to secure additional political support SANDPOINT -- Bonner County commissioners…
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Bonner County Commissioners Endorsement
The Sanders County Ledger published the following editorial in support of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area: Governor Dirk Kempthorne State Capitol Building PO Box 83720 Boise, Idaho 83720 The Bonner…
The Sanders County Ledger – January 12, 2006
Scotchman Peaks Offers Grand Wilderness Addition - (no byline) (Please note: this is a scanned copy of the Sanders County Ledger article that will open in a new window).
Kootenai Forest Plans Released
In September 2005, Forest Supervisor Bob Castaneda made the arbitrary decision to not recommend wilderness for roadless lands in the Kootenai Forest. In so doing, he significantly reduced the possibility…
Kootenai Forest Plan
Dear Friend of Scotchman Peaks for Wilderness, We believe that Kootenai Forest Supervisor Bob Castaneda acted irresponsibly and improperly when he removed wilderness recommendations from the Kootenai Forest Plan in…
The Spokesman Review – September 11, 2005
Reprinted from The Spokesman-Review, September 11, 2005 ROADLESS AREAS UNDER SIEGE Conservationists adopt choice local areas With Lake Pend Oreille sprawling in the background to the south, a group of hikers…
Facing The New Forest Plan
The draft forest plans for both the Idaho Panhandle and Kootenai National Forests were released in May. Here is a very brief review of how these draft plans impact the…
Bonner County Daily Bee – May 26, 2005
Guest Opinion re-printed from The Daily Bee - May 26, 2005 Why We Need Wilderness Designation For the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is a vital component of a balanced strategy for…