The Flathead River is getting some new rules, and let’s just say, not everyone’s thrilled. With river traffic exploding, the Forest Service is rolling out a plan to balance recreation—think user limits, outfitter caps, and even a permit system. Some folks worry this is the first step toward full-on regulation, while others say it’s the only way to keep the river from turning into a watery freeway. Rafters, anglers, and well, everyone has an opinion, and the debate is flowing as fast as the current.
Read more on this from The Daily Inter Lake here.
