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Expansion of Bass Creek Recreation Area celebrated

October 9, 2018 by Michael Howell

Senior Land Program Manager for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Mike Mueller (r) hands a partnership award to Mitch King, Executive Director of the Montana Outdoor Legacy Foundation and Trust Manager of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fund. Both organizations partnered with Farmers State Bank, the National Wild Turkey Foundation, Bitterroot Back Country Horsemen, and the Bitterroot National Forest to add 120 acres to the Bass Creek Recreation Area. Michael Howell photo.

Supporters gathered at Larry Creek Group Site last week for a picnic in celebration of the recent successful land acquisition that will expand the Bass Creek Recreation Area (BCRA) to the north all the way to Sweeney Creek.

As USFS Regional Forester Leanne Marten put it, “Another 120 acres for the public to go out and enjoy, what better celebration than that.” She called the effort that culminated in the land purchase “very unusual” in terms of the number of agencies, organizations and private businesses and individuals who came together to make it happen and the complexities of the deal, which has been in the works at least since 2010.

Mike Mueller, Senior Land Program Manager for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, one of the central organizations in cinching the deal, said the theme of the project was, “Never give up!”

“A hundred and twenty acres may not seem like much,” said Mueller. “The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is used to doing deals for 20,000 to 30,000 acres, but sometimes the smallest ones are the most important.”

The property abuts the north side of the Bass Creek Recreation Area. The BCRA nature and fire ecology trails are a popular destination for the area school system’s environmental education programs. The land acquisition will also protect current managed non-motorized recreational access via an existing trail that crosses the property. It will also provide additional access to the west and north into adjacent public land and new access to Sweeney Creek for fishing. The purchase consolidates existing federal ownership and provides connectivity across the Bass Creek, Larry Creek and Sweeney Creek watersheds, to the great benefit of wildlife.

The property is also important winter range for elk and mule deer, and provides habitat for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, grouse and many other small game birds and mammals. It has existing trails which have been used by the public for many years and hosts a diverse tree, shrub and plant community.

According to Stevensville District Ranger Tami Sabol, the Bass Creek Recreation Area boasts over 60,000 visitors a year, second only to Lake Como. The area is low elevation, easily accessible forest between Missoula and Hamilton. Sitting at the base of the beautiful Bitterroot Mountains, it lies adjacent to Bass Creek to the south and is approximately two miles east of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. It is a popular area for a variety of outdoor opportunities such as camping, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing.

“It truly provides a quality ‘backyard community’ recreation experience for users of all ages,” said Sabol. She said that when she came on as the District Ranger in Stevensville, the project was “dead in the water.” But the extreme value of the parcel and the many uses it could afford drew a lot of interest and when she turned to the community for help the project really gained traction, and a coalition of groups was formed that would eventually carry the day as the Bitterroot National Forest was joined by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the National Wild Turkey Foundation, the Mule Deer Foundation, Bitterroot Back Country Horsemen, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust, and the landowners, Farmers State Bank.

The project was also a high regional priority for the Forest Service, according to Regional Forester Leanne Marten and they succeeded in getting a 1:1 match for the purchase from the Land & Water Conservation Fund Priority Recreational Access Funding.  

According to representatives from Senator Tester’s and Senator Daines’ offices, Congress recently let the funding for the program expire for only the third time in the program’s fifty-year history. Both Senators are sponsoring a bi-partisan bill to permanently re-authorize the fund at an annual level of $900 million.

Mitch King, Executive Director of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust, noted that his trust fund over the last decade has grown from $14.5 million to $25 million and is now funding close to $1 million per year in new projects. He said all the projects are for providing access for hunters, anglers, horseback riders, and “people wanting to just get out and enjoy the outdoors.”

Ken Senn from Farmers State Bank, former owner of the property, noted how long and difficult the process had been. He said the bank, being a private business, has a different mission than that of the Forest Service. 

“I can’t tell you how difficult it is to mesh these two types of institutions. Then, throw in some bank examiners and politicians and it gets very difficult,” he said, “like seven to eight years more difficult.”

Then he recalled that he was on this very site five years earlier with Stevensville District Ranger Tami Sabol, “and she began describing this day to me. She said she knew it would be a long and difficult process, but she told me this property obviously belongs in public hands.”

Turning to Sabol, he said, “I was awestruck at your optimism, your perseverance, and your courtesy throughout the process. It was the right thing to do. It was the direction and the end that we all wanted.”

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  1. Clark Lee says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:45 AM

    Too bad there wasn’t more on the backstory of this project. Too politically sensitive?

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In May we are visiting with author, Janet Skeslein Charles, about her novel, The Paris Library.  Join us May 25 at 6pm MST via Zoom to speak with Janet about her historical […]

Free
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

May 25 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot invites you to attend its monthly meetings. You needn't have knowledge of quantum physics to enjoy learning about this exciting field of science that […]

1 event, 26

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2 events, 27

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

May 27 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

Join Chapter One for a magical story time of reading, crafting and of course snacking!  Our theme for this story hour is Onesie Party!  Feel free to wear your favorite […]

Free

3 events, 28

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2022-05-28

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns class

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns class

Recurring
May 28 Recurring

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns class

May 28 & June 25  2022 Whittecar Rifle Range  This 2 day course is for women with little or no experience with handguns, who may be frightened of handguns or […]

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free

2 events, 29

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 29 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free

2 events, 30

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Victor Heritage Museum opening

May 30 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Victor Heritage Museum opening

The Victor Heritage Museum will open for its Summer Season Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, 1pm to 4pm. It will be open during this summer from 1pm through 4pm, Tuesday […]

2 events, 31

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

May 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

The Socrates Cafe' Philosophical Discussion Group welcomes you for a night of inspiring talks on topics ranging from philosophy to social issues to current events. It's a time of social […]

Free

2 events, 1

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

June 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

Coffee with the Mayor, First Tuesday of Each Month 9:00 am at CJ's Den, 324 Main Street.  Opportunity for Stevensville Residents to Informally Meet with the Mayor, ask Questions, Express […]

1 event, 2

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2 events, 3

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

June 3 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

Fridays June 3rd - September 30th Time:  2-6 pm  Lolo Community Center    12345 Hwy 93 South   Rental Booth Cost: $15  For more information and to sign up for […]

2 events, 4

2021-10-27

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

June 4 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Free
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 1 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 2 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 2 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 2 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 2 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 3 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

May 3 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 3 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 3 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 3 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Sons of Norway

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 5 @ 5:00 PM - May 6 @ 7:00 PM

Bitter Root Humane Assn. Day of Giving

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 5 @ 5:00 PM - May 6 @ 7:00 PM

Bitter Root Humane Assn. Day of Giving

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 7 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 7 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 8 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 9 @ 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Rotary Club

May 9 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 9 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

May 9 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 9 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 10 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 10 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 10 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

May 10 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 10 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stevensville School Board

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 11 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Celebrating the Law with NVPL

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous

May 12 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Soroptimist

May 12 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Candidate meet and greet

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous

May 13 @ 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting at groWise be Well

May 13 @ 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Hamilton Gun Show

May 13 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

May 13 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meet The Candidates

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous

May 14 @ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

May 14 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Multi-Family Yard Sale

May 14 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 14 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

Hamilton Gun Show

May 14 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Culture Crawl Art Walk

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 15 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 15 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Recurring

Hamilton Gun Show

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 16 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Rotary Club

May 16 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Recurring

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

May 16 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 16 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 16 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

+ 1 More
October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 17 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

DESIGN: Character Sculpting with ZBrush

May 17 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

TECH: The World of After Effects

May 17 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

MUSIC: Music All Around You

May 17 @ 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Recurring

FILM: Filmmaking Skatepark Style

May 17 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 19 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Back Country Horsemen

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 20 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Recurring

Pachyderm Club

May 20 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

North Valley Library program

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Wilderness Skills Weekend 2022

May 21 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

May 21 @ 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Free Ropes Challenge Course Community Day

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day

Wilderness Skills Weekend 2022

May 22 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 24 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Republican Women

May 25
May 25 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Chapter One Zoom With the Author Book Club

May 25 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

May 27
May 27 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

May 28
May 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 25 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Chapter One Zoom With the Author Book Club

May 25 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Quantum Group of the Bitterroot

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 27 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chapter One Story Time!

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

All day Recurring

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns class

May 28 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 29 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 30 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Victor Heritage Museum opening

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

May 31 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Recurring

Socrates Cafe’ Philosophical Discussion Group

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

June 1 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Recurring

Coffee with the Mayor

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

June 3 @ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Recurring

Lolo Farmers Market

October 27
All day

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry Appointments

June 4 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Recurring

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass

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