Checking out a "squash pipe" during road reconnaissance work
November 17-19
Swan Mountains
Road Closure Monitoring
We will be driving and hiking in the Swan Mountains to verify road closures for wildlife and watershed security. This is an especially sensitive time of the year for our big-game species and soon-to-be hibernating bears. Many road closures are intended to provide security for these species at this time. Our data will be used by the USFS and Plum Creek Timber company to better understand how effective their road closures are in the Swan Valley.
Timeline:
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4:30 p.m. Friday, November 17: Leave Eastgate Albertson's parking lot in Missoula. |
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6:00 p.m. - Leave Wold's Market parking lot in Seeley Lake. |
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We will drive to Condon and spend Friday night with Tom and Melanie Parker (Northwest Connections' directors). |
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Saturday and Sunday will be full work days. |
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3:30 p.m. Sunday, November 19: arrive back at Wold's parking lot in Seelely. |
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5 p.m. - arrive back at Eastgate Albertson's in Missoula. |
You will need to bring:
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Equipment for car-camping. Click on "What to bring" for a complete list of all the items you will need to bring. |
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Lunch for Saturday and Sunday. Suggestions can be found under "What to bring." |