Mount Spokane Forest: 22,000 acres protected in Idaho and Washington

More than 22,000 acres of vital forestland near Mount Spokane, Idaho, have been secured against future development, marking a significant win for conservation and public access. This land isn’t just timber; it’s a haven for wildlife, including elk, deer and the native westslope cutthroat trout. Crucially, the property also lies within the boundaries of the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, a critical source of drinking water.