Idaho Gold Rush? Forest Service Seeks Mine Input
Published Date: 4/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The Forest Service is starting a 30-day public comment period for the Black Pine Gold Project, a new gold and silver mine planned in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest and nearby lands. This project could change how the land is used and will take about two years to fully review. Local communities, outdoor lovers, and environmental fans should weigh in by May 4, 2026, to help shape the future of this mining plan.
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