Public comment sought for Albeni Falls Dam

OLDTOWN — Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are seeking public comment on revisions to the Albeni Falls Dam Project Natural Resource Master Plan.

Included with the plan is a draft Environmental Assessment to address the potential environmental impacts of implementing the plan. The public comment period is open through Friday, Feb. 27.

USACE staff conducted public scoping through two public workshops held in Priest River and Sandpoint, Idaho, during the summer of 2024.

Required by policy, the Master Plan is a strategic land-use document that guides the management and development of all recreational, natural and cultural resources throughout the life of the project.

It covers broad management objectives, helps staff direct project resources to support outdoor recreation and environmental sustainability on public land and ensures compliance with federal law, policy and regulations.

The Master Plan and draft environmental assessment can be viewed online at: http://www.nws.usace.army. mil/Missions/Environmental/Environmental-Documents/.