August 9th, 1:47 PM
— 2:00 PM
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Environmental Protection Agency
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan,
Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille,
Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to
current and expected smoke from regional fires. Critical fire weather
this weekend will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging
fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels
for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may
reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. Intermittent clearing
may occur due to windy conditions, but smoke production continues to
be significant. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should
reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor
activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is
Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and
filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air,
if needed.
Hunters Group Site
Water has been turned off for the season. There are CXT toilets available for your use. Please plan accordingly.
Hunters Group Site
There is a Dump/Fill Station one-time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at [**pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640**][1] [1]: http://pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640
Gifford Group Site
There is a Dump/Fill Station one-time fee of $10 for campers with a reservation or $5 with Senior/Access pass. This is intended for visitors recreating in established campgrounds within the boundaries of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area and not for residential use. Pay online prior to use at [**pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640**][1] [1]: http://pay.gov/public/form/start/1575878640
Colville National Forest
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Colville National Forest
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Colville National Forest
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Colville National Forest
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Colville National Forest
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Tonasket Ranger District of the Colville National Forest. This order supersedes Forest Order 06-21-09-26-09 and is effective August 06,…
Colville National Forest
The Tonasket Ranger District is entering Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Friday 31 July through 31 October unless rescinded earlier.Stage 2 Fire Restrictions include the following restrictions:PROHIBITED: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, cook stove; including solid fuel,…
Colville National Forest
The Bead Lake Boat Launch will temporarily close beginning July 27 for maintenance and improvement activities. This closure includes the public parking area next to the boat ramp. The area will reopen to the public on September 1, 2026.Bead Lake is a popular recreation site located on the…
Colville National Forest
Forest Order # 06-21-00-26-06Stage 1 Fire Restrictions- Republic, Three Rivers, Newport-Sullivan Lake RDsPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System Lands within the Republic, Three Rivers, and…
Colville National Forest
The goal of this special order is to minimize the potential for bears and other wildlife to access human foods. Animals that have repeatedly obtained unsecured human foods can learn to associate the presence of humans with a food reward and begin to lose their natural fear of man. This can lead to…
Colville National Forest
For public safety and resource protection forest road closures are in place in the Tacoma Creek Fire area.
Colville National Forest
Camping is prohibited for more than 14 consecutive days in one location and more than 28 calendar days annually within the Colville National Forest.
Colville National Forest
This order prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species on the national Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region.