Page 23 - Clark Fork News Today

Heres a roundup of local stories that ran this week.

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Conservation groups will be holding a meeting to discuss potential impacts of a mine in the Sheep Creek area on the Bitterroot Valley on Monday in Hamilton.

Avalanche danger generally rises when storms deliver significant snowfall to the mountains. The problems are manifold: Fresh powder can take a few days to bond to older snow it accumulates on, leading to storm-slab avalanches; light, unconsolidated dry powder can slough down steep slopes; and the weight of new snow can overload weak layers lower in the snowpack, leading to large avalanches of both new and old snow.

They are estimating around $65,000 for the repairs and the funding will come from Senate Bill 536.

Avalanche danger generally rises when storms deliver significant snowfall to the mountains. The problems are manifold: Fresh powder can take a few days to bond to older snow it accumulates on, leading to storm-slab avalanches; light, unconsolidated dry powder can slough down steep slopes; and the weight of new snow can overload weak layers lower in the snowpack, leading to large avalanches of both new and old snow.

Kayaking is one of Missoula’s most popular outdoor activities during the summer, but what about when it’s cold?

The Rock Creek Road Bridge, which spans the Clark Fork River, could be washed away if not treated.

Last year, Clark Fork High School was one of only a few in the state to achieve a 100% graduation rate with a 23-student cohort size. CFHS principal Phil Kemink expects a similar result this year.

Plans to make further improvements to Caras Park and the downtown stretch of the Clark Fork River took a step forward on Wednesday.