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Libby Dam 50th Commemoration begins with logo contest (posted 11/6/2024)
Ceremony to be held August 23, 2025 at Libby Dam
US Army Corps of Engineers - Libby Dam
LIBBY, MONTANA --U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launched a logo contest to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Libby Dam.
Libby Dam 50th Commemoration Logo Contest officials invite high school and college students, and adults to submit their logo designs to celebrate 50 years of operations.
The contest is a lead-up event to the 50th Commemoration ceremony (e-invitation) August 23, 2025, 10:00 a.m. - noon at Libby Dam Visitor Center. A reception will follow the ceremony.
Open to all ages, there is no cost to submit logo designs for the contest. Entries must be submitted to LibbyDamLegacy@usace.army.mil before January 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. MT.
Libby Dam provides protection from floods, produces hydroelectric power, and manages natural and cultural resources and recreation, while contributing to irrigation and navigation operations downstream.
"We’re looking for a logo, designed by the public, that highlights Libby Dam’s many uses today," said Park Ranger Susan James. "We’ll feature the chosen logo on our commemoration materials, so we’re inviting everyone to submit their ideas for consideration."
The chosen entry will also be showcased on official commemorative products, official public website and social media.
"We hope the students who’ve joined us on our previous educational tours, will take advantage of their holiday breaks, get creative and inspired to send us their ideas," said James.
Contest entries will be displayed on the Libby Dam 50th Commemoration webpage.
For contest requirements, guidelines and rules for high school and college students and adults, click here. Kindergarten through 8th grade students can also participate in the celebrations.
For more information on the contest, contact Susan James at 406-293-5577.
Wardens investigating elk, moose shot and left to waste in northwest Montana (posted 10/6/2024)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Game wardens are investigating a pair of cases involving game animals shot and left to waste in early October, 2024.
On Oct. 4, wardens responded to a report of an elk that was killed and left to waste on private property off the upper Thompson River Road. The head was removed from the elk and the rest was left.
Anyone with possible information is asked to visit tipmont.mt.gov or call the local game warden at 406-250-9498 to provide details.
In another local incident, wardens are seeking information on a cow moose that was shot and left to waste on Clark-Hinchwood (USFS 1027) road outside Plains sometime between Sept. 27 and Oct. 4.
Anyone with possible information is asked to visit tipmont.mt.gov or call the local game warden at 406-240-2271.
Callers may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.
Libby
lies in the northwest corner of Montana and is nestled in a valley carved by the
Kootenai River on the flank of the majestic Cabinet Mountain Range and Wilderness
Area. Today
about 2,800 people live within Libby proper. The main industries are lumber and
wood products, mining, tourism and recreation. The movies "The River Wild" and
"Always" were filmed here. Contact the Libby
Chamber of Commerce for brochures, info on lodging and events, general area
information, and contact information for local businesses and services.
SUMMER
When the weather warms and the mountain
snows melt away, the Kootenai National Forest comes alive with over 2.2
million acres of public land as a playground. Mountain trails and lakes
open up, beautiful wildflowers come in bloom, and wildlife have their young.
Libby is the basecamp for the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area, 90-mile
long Lake Koocanusa, the Northwest Peaks Scenic Area, and the Ten Lakes
Scenic Area. There is good access to most of the Forest and plenty of room
to get away from it all!
WINTER
Winter in Montana means snow, and lots
of it! For those who love to play in the deep powder, the Libby area offers tremendous
winter fun. Turner Mountain Ski Area, located
just 22 miles from Libby, offers challenging downhill skiing with a beautiful
view. Their slogan is "steep, deep and cheap", and Turner definitely
lives up to that. It's still fairly undiscovered, so you can escape the crowds
and get the cheapest lift tickets around. For those who love snowmobiling,
there are hundreds of miles of backcountry roads to sled on in the Kootenai National
Forest. Cross-country skiers and ice fishermen also can find solitude on a lake
and miles of quiet forest trails to enjoy the outdoors. Those who are a bit on
the wild and crazy side will love the antics of the Libby Polar Bear Club.
Members take winter-time "swims" in frigid Libby Creek every Sunday
from October to April. Plungers have ranged in age from 3 to 61. As long as the
ice can be broken on the creek, if it has formed, the group will take their plunge,
no matter the temperature.
These people must be
craaaazzzzzy!
Libby
Polar Bear Club
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