Category: Calendar

Proposed zoning changes to be discussed June 25, 4pm, at Sondreson Hall

There is a petition before the Flathead County Planning Office to amend our North Fork Neighborhood Plan zoning regulations. If passed this would provide definitions for “public” and “private” roads, excluding the North Fork and Forest Service roads, and reduce their setbacks from the current 100ft to 20ft and 10ft respectively. If passed, the implications are unclear, although they may have impacts in certain areas.

There is a meeting with the North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee and county planning staff Thursday June 25th at 4:00pm at Sondreson Hall that will enable the public to both gain insight into the proposed amendment and provide an opportunity to state your opinion on the official record. Zoom participation will be available. If you would like additional information, please contact me at kenyonnorthfork@gmail.com or 406-890-4460.

We look forward to seeing you.

Randy Kenyon, Chair NFLUAC

Issues for the 2026 North Fork Summer Interlocal

Winter North Fork Interlocal Agreement Meeting, Feb 11, 2026 – W. K. Walker
Winter North Fork Interlocal Agreement Meeting, Feb 11, 2026 – W. K. Walker

In case some of you are North Fork residents/landowners, but are not on the Interlocal mailing list, Here’s a copy of a recent email about submitting local issues and concerns for discussion at the meeting…

Hi, folks.

The Summer North Fork Interlocal Agreement Meeting is coming up on Wednesday, July 8, 1:00pm at Sondreson Hall. As usual, the Interlocal will be preceded by the annual Firewise meeting at 9:30am and lunch at noon. This summer’s Interlocal (and lunch!) sponsor will be the North Fork Trails Association.

For those of you new to this, Interlocal meetings are held twice each year, winter and summer. These semi-annual get-togethers are intended to encourage open discussion between North Fork landowners and neighbors, and local, state and federal agencies. In other words, it’s a big deal if you have an interest in the North Fork.

As a convenience (it’s not required), I’m serving as a central point of contact for issues that North Fork organizations and individuals would like to see addressed by the various government agencies represented at the meeting. If you’ll send me your issues via email to wkwalker@nvdi.com by the afternoon of Wednesday, June 23, I’ll see to it that they get passed on to the various organizations in enough time for them to prepare their presentations.

Bill

Winter 2026 Interlocal Meeting – Montana FWP slide deck

Winter North Fork Interlocal Meeting, Feb 11, 2026 - W. K. Walker
Winter North Fork Interlocal Agreement Meeting, Feb 11, 2026 – W. K. Walker

Here is the slide deck used for the presentation by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) at the Winter 2026 North Fork Interlocal Agreement Meeting. It was held on February 11, 2026 at FWP headquarters in Kalispell. This material is available courtesy of Region 1 Wildlife Biologist Ethan Lula. Thanks, Ethan!

MT FWP Presentation – 2026 Winter North Fork Interlocal (Power Point format, 6.92MB)

First we got that big windstorm in December, now we have to worry about bugs

The area’s December 2025 windstorm caused a lot of damage. All that downed wood will attract beetle activity as soon as things warm up a bit. Although she wasn’t able to attend the meeting, Holly McKenzie, the local Service Forester for  the Montana Department of Resources and Conservation (DNRC), put together a set of cleanup recommendations, along with supporting materials, which were made available at the Interlocal meeting on February 11.

NOTE! We hope to get Holly to make a presentation to the community  at Sondreson Hall in late spring.

Here is the full text of the cleanup recommendations, followed by links to all the handouts . . . Continue reading First we got that big windstorm in December, now we have to worry about bugs

Reminder: North Fork Interlocal Meeting, Feb 11th

Bob Dunkley explains Park plans for the Polebridge Ranger Station, post Red Bench Fire, at the 1989 Interlocal at Sondreson Hall.
Bob Dunkley explains Park plans for the Polebridge Ranger Station, post Red Bench Fire, at the 1989 Interlocal at Sondreson Hall.

A quick reminder . .

This year’s Winter 2026 Interlocal  Agreement Meeting is on Wednesday, February 11, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, hosted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks  (FWP).

It will be held at the Kalispell FWP Headquarters Public Meeting Room, 490 North Meridian Road. There is also a virtual attendance option — click here for information.

Issues for the 2026 North Fork Winter Interlocal

2025 Winter North Fork Interlocal Agreement Meeting – W. K Walker

In case some of you are North Fork residents/landowners, but are not on the Interlocal mailing list, Here’s a copy of a recent email about submitting local issues and concerns for discussion at the meeting…

Hi, folks.

This year’s Winter 2026 Interlocal  Agreement Meeting is hosted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks on February 11, at 10:00am. It will be held at the Kalispell FWP Headquarters Public Meeting Room, 490 North Meridian Road. (Click here for information on virtual attendance.)

For those of you new to this, Interlocal meetings are held twice each year, winter and summer. These semi-annual get-togethers are intended to encourage open discussion between North Fork landowners and neighbors, and local, state and federal agencies. In other words, it’s a big deal if you have an interest in the North Fork.

As a convenience (it’s not required), I’m serving as a central point of contact for issues that North Fork organizations and individuals would like to see addressed by the various government agencies represented at the meeting. If you’ll send me your issues via email to wkwalker@nvdi.com by the afternoon of Tuesday, January 27, I’ll see to it that they get passed on to the various organizations in enough time for them to prepare their presentations.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

Bill

Don’t miss Thanksgiving at Sondreson Hall, Nov 27, 3pm!

Folks get in line for the Thanksgiving feast at Sondreson Hall, November 28, 2024. – W. K. Walker

It’s that time again! Don’t miss the Thanksgiving 2025 celebration and potluck at Sondreson Hall, November 27, starting at 3:00pm.

NFLA provides ham, turkey and mashed potatoes, hall doors open at 3:00pm with food served starting at 4:00pm. Bring your own place setting, silverware, drink ware and beverage. Please bring a dish to share and, if it is a specialty dish (vegan, vegetarian, contains nuts, gluten free, etc.), please note this on a card to be placed in front of the dish.

If anyone wants to help or has any questions, text or call Zoe at (406) 955 1017 (phone number is wrong on official calendar).