Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY – Turnbull national wildlife refuge has begun inspections related to the acquisition of privately held lands within their stewardship boundary.

Kelly Moroney, project leader for the Inland Northwest Complex, which includes Turnbull, Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, and Kootennai, discussed inspections which began on Jan. 23.

“We do have land acquisition that is occurring, but none of the current acquisitions were solicited.” Moroney said.

“We were contacted directly by interested parties.” Moroney continued by stating that the refuge issues notice of inspectio...