Stimulus Funds for Forest Roads

From the Missoulian: "Road crews soon will be busy along with foresters in western Montana's national forests, thanks to some recent federal stimulus allocations.

"Statewide, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will deliver $31.4 million in roadwork on national forests. Most of that takes place in 12 western counties, including Missoula and Ravalli."

The Lolo and Bitterroot National Forests have information on stimulus funds that will be used in the forests. The Lolo National Forest fact sheet points individuals interested in available contracts to two sources: FedBizOpps and the Western Montana Acquisition Zone website.

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation also has stimulus funds available and is soliciting proposals for forest restoration and fuels reduction work around the state. The solicitation details are posted online.

Sources: Chaney, R. (15 June 2009). "Stimulus funds set aside for forest roadwork." Missoulian. A1.
Backus, P. (15 June 2009). "Roadwork slated for Rye Creek Road in Bitterroot National Forest." Missoulian. A1.