Forest Service significant employer

COLVILLE – Just how many people will the federal layoffs affect? The largest federal employer in the Tri County area is the Colville National Forest. Just how many people work for the Colville National Forest, which includes the Newport-Sullivan Lake Ranger District, and how many will be laid off?

The Newport-Sullivan Lake Forest District couldn’t provide an answer. A call and follow-up email to the Colville National Forest public affairs officer was forwarded to United States Department of Agriculture, which the Forest Service falls under.