Proposed Rule Change Affecting Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

From the U.S. Forest Service:

36 Code of Federal Regulations 220 is a proposed rule change that updates how the Forest Service adheres to the National Environmental Policy Act with a goal of improving how the agency conducts analysis so that forest improvement work can be done more efficiently, while maintaining agency environmental stewardship responsibilities.https://www.fs.fed.us/emc/nepa/revisions/index.shtml

#environment #environmental #rule #regulation

Pine Creek on the South Slope Boulder Mountain Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest in Utah

From U.S. Forest Service:

Pine Creek on the South Slope Boulder Mountain Escalante Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest in Utah. Constructed fish barrier to protect a remnant population of native Colorado River cutthroat trout. 

Photo by Dan Duffield 

#scenic #landscape #waterfall #nature 

#Utah #UT 




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The Ruby Mountains

#Sunday

From U.S. Forest Service:

Taken from the top of Elko Mountain, the Ruby Mountains are illuminated by alpenglow from an early spring sunset. Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. 

Photo by Michael Balen 

#scenic #landscape #sunset 




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Wet Beaver Creek on Coconino National Forest

#Thursday

From the U.S. Forest Service:

Such a calm and inspiration view of the Wet Beaver Creek on Coconino National Forest in Arizona. 

Photo by Brienne Magee 

#forest #nature #scenic #Arizona #AZ 




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The Sally May site on Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River

#Wednesday

From the U.S. Forest Service:

The Sally May site on Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River in Arizona offers some of the best swimming along the entire creek. As the weather warms, the riparian area along Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River becomes lush with thick greenery. 

Photo taken by Deborah Lee Soltes 

#Scenic #Landscape #Waterfall #Arizona #AZ 




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Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

#Tuesday

From the U.S. Forest Service:

A late March hike to an obscure high point in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington was wet and cold until a break in the clouds formed a rainbow on the north side of the valley. 

Courtesy photo by John Soltys, IG:moosefish 

#scenic #landscape #nature #WashingtonState




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White Goat Lake

#Tuesday

From the U.S. Forest Service:

White Goat Lake is at around 8500’elevation in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.Salmon-Challis National Forest. 

Photo by Stefani Melvin 

#scenic #landscape #nature #Idaho #ID 




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A hidden gem inside the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana!

#Monday

From the U.S. Forest Service:

A hidden gem inside the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana! 

Photo by Pat Van Eimeren 




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Upper Mesa Falls

#Monday

From the U.S. Forest Service:

Upper Mesa Falls on the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River on the Ashton Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Idaho. Photo by Dee Sessions 




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Moose crossing stream on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

From U.S. Forest Service:

Moose crossing stream on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest 




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Bobcat lurking in the Honslinger area of the Ashley National Forest in Wyoming

#Thursday

From the U.S. Forest Service:

Bobcat lurking in the Honslinger area of the Ashley National Forest in Wyoming.

 

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A serenely beautiful view from the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington

#Wednesday

From U.S. Forest Service:

A serenely beautiful view from the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Washington. 




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Metolius River

From U.S. Forest Service:

Metolius River by Allen Springs Campground on the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon 




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Happy International Day of Forests!

From U.S. Forest Service:

Forest conservation is extremely important. Healthy forests mean healthier people, healthier communities, and healthier environment! 

Happy International Day of Forests! 




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Spring

From U.S. Forest Service:

Robin Williams said it best: "Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's Party!""

The photo is Wayne National Forest's Wildcat Hollow Trail in southeastern Ohio 




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Path in Forest

U.S. Forest Service‏Verified account @forestservice  16h16 hours ago

Take good care of nature #FreeAdviceIn5Words pic.twitter.com/6rAFHin6KL

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Thursday Thoughts on Trees and Grass

From U.S. Forest Service:

“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.” - Hal Borland #ThursdayThoughts




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A police officer’s wife wants people to remember his service — not the gruesome way he died - The Washington Post

Brad Treat was a federal cop who patrolled 2 million acres of Montana wilderness: river rescues, drug busts, militias and timber thieves.

He was the law at the edge of the wild, returning home from each shift to his wife in their house just outside Flathead National Forest. Every day for many years, until he died last summer at age 38, just out of sight of his front window, alone as a bear attacked him.

A police officer’s wife wants people to remember his service — not the gruesome way he died - The Washington Post

Working Forests

From U.S. Forest Service:

About 33 million anglers spend $41.8 billion annually on trips, equipment, licenses, and other fishing-related items. #WorkingForests




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Something Marvelous in all Things of Nature

From the U.S. Forest Service:

“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” - Aristotle #MondayMotivation




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