Forest Service Halts Review of Cattle Grazing in National Forest
Published Date: 6/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The Forest Service has decided to stop working on the environmental study for the LeClerc Creek cattle grazing area in the Colville National Forest. This means ranchers and local folks won’t see any new grazing rules or changes for now. No money or deadlines are changing, but the project is officially on pause.
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LeClerc Creek grazing plan paused
The Forest Service withdrew its notice of intent and the draft environmental impact statement for the LeClerc Creek Grazing Allotment. This pauses work on any new grazing rules or changes for that allotment, so ranchers and local community members will not see new grazing rules for now.
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