Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Entiat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
01/2013 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 03/23/2012 | 12/2011 |
Brenda Halter-Glenn 202-260-9400 bhalterglenn@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders | Completed | Actual: 12/13/2011 | 01/2012 |
Glen Stein 801-200-2703 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Forest Plan Revision EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: Notice of Adjustment 11/10/2005 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2013 |
Expected:04/2014 |
04/2014 |
Deborah Kelly 509-826-3396 dlkelly@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Land and Resource Management Plans of the Colville, Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests are being revised as required by the National Forest Management Act. The focus is to update parts of the plans no longer current and requiring change.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/forest-plan |
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| Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units, Colville National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Ferry, Kittitas, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Yakima. Okanogan and Wenatchee Nationals Forests and Colville National Forest of eastern Washington. | |||||
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NoaNet Fiber Optic Cable Permit Issuance EA |
- Special use management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/14/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 |
05/2012 |
Kim DiRienz 509-446-7500 kdirienz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a special use permit(s) authorizing the installation of aerial and buried fiber optic cable across NFS lands. 65 miles would be installed on the Colville NF and 2 miles on the Oka-Wen NF. Poles will be used where available.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35076 |
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| Location: UNIT - Newport Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Stevens. LEGAL - The project area runs along Highways 20 & 31 from Tonakset, WA to Tiger, WA, then north to Metaline, WA and south to Cusick, WA. Adjacent to Washington State Highway 20 from Tonasket, WA to Cusick, WA and Washington State Highway 31 from Tiger, WA to Metaline Falls, WA. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Forestwide Invasive Species EIS EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/13/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
01/2013 |
Brigitte Ranne 509-682-4941 branne@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Invasive species treatment through integrated weed management methods. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - forestwide. | |||||
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Motorized Travel Management Project EIS |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/24/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2012 |
Expected:04/2013 |
07/2013 |
Aaron Pratt 509-664-9231 aaronpratt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Designate roads/trails/areas open to motorized vehicle use outside of wilderness consistent with Travel Management Rule. Roads/trails/areas not designated as open would be closed to motorized use. Project does not address over-the-snow motorized use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/okawen/travel-management |
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| Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest outside wilderness. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest outside wilderness. | |||||
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Sno-tel Sites CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/23/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
07/2012 |
Esther Woodward 509-826-3070 ewoodward@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a Special Use Permit to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for 29 existing snow survey (hydrometeorology sites) sites located on National Forest System land. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. Various sites on the Okanogan-Wenatchee NF near the Cascade Mountain crest. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Pack and Saddle Stock Outfitter-Guide Special Use Permit Issuance EIS |
- Special use management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/17/2010 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
03/2013 |
Jennifer Zbyszewski 509-996-4021 jzbyszewski@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue special use permits for pack and saddle stock outfitter-guides in the Pasayten and Lake Chelan-Sawooth Wilderness and other areas on the Methow Valley, Tonasket and Chelan Ranger Districts. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. Analysis includes Pasayten and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Areas and other areas. Specific use locations are identified year to year in each permittees annual operating plan. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Canoe Creek Corporation Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Paul Willard 509-682-4960 pwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new 30-year special use permit to the existing current special use permittee, Canoe Creek Corporation. Authorize the continued use of approximatley 750 feet of water transmission line that services three residences along Lake Chelan. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T30N, R19E,Section 5. Canoe Creek along the north shore of Lake Chelan. | |||||
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Coyote Falls Pre-commercial Thinning and Fuels Reduction CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 09/2012 |
Jeff Bouschor 509-682-4950 jbouschor@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pre-commercially thin and reduce existing and activity fuels. Pile and broadcast burn. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T30N, R20E, S. 21-28 and 33-36, W.M. N of Lake Chelan, near Road 8200, in Coyote and Falls Creeks. | |||||
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Echo Ridge Summer Trails CE |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Paul Willard 509-682-4960 pwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construction of approximately 5 miles of trail using existing closed roads. Construction of approximately 2 miles of new trails as "connectors". | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R22E, Sections: 1,2,9,10,11,12,13,14. Echo Ridge Recreation Trail. | |||||
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Emerson Acres - PUD Electronic Transmission Line CE |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 09/2012 |
Paul Willard 509-682-4960 pwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of new powerline on previously used corridor. Approximately 1/4 mile distance across Forest Service Land. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R21E, Section 10. Emerson Acres. | |||||
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Fields Point Landing Temporary Barge Loading and Unloading Facility EA |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robert Sheehan 509-682-4900 rsheehan@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action would allow construction of a barge loading and unloading facility for use during the Holden Mine Remediation Project. Upon completion of the remedy, the barge facilities would be left in place/improved for public boat launch. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N, R21E, Sec 33. Fields Point Landing, South Shore of Lake Chelan. | |||||
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Lake Chelan Boat Company Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Paul Willard 509-682-4960 pwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a new special use permit to the Lake Chelan Boat Company for a new term to allow continued use of Fields Point, Lucerne, Prince Creek, and Moore Point docks. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T32N,R18E,S33; T29N,R21E,S33; T31N,R19E,S32; T31N,18E,S10. Lake Chelan: Lucerne, Prince Creek, Fields Point, and Moore Point Docks. | |||||
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Lake Chelan Campground Prince Creek Dock Replacement CE |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/11/2008 |
Expected:04/2012 |
08/2012 |
Paul Willard 307-326-2525 pwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove and replace the old (slowly sinking) cedar log floating dock (old 65 feet x 9 feet) with new HDPE enclosed floats that support a 17 feet x 67 feet dock designed to accommodate ferry docking on one side and public docking on the other. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Section 31, T31N, R19E. Prince Creek Campground, along Lake Chelan north shore. | |||||
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Methow Valley Communications Site Lease CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Paul Willard 509-682-4960 pwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a new 30-year communicatoins site lease to the Methow Valley Communication District. Authorize the continued use of a communication site building and construction of new tower. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N,R23E,Section 18. Goat Mountain Communication Site; Hurricane Ridge Site. | |||||
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Sawtooth Whitebark Pine Protection CE |
- Research and Development |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 | 06/2012 |
Janeen Tervo 509-784-1511 jtervo@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Research: Cut brood trees (approx.1-5 trees per acre, approx. 6-26" diameter) to reduce bark beetle attacks on whitebark pine. Four 5 acre plots on a total of 20 acres would be treated. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T30N, R20E, S. 9-16 and T30N, R21E, S. 7, 17-20, W.M. Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Range outside Wilderness, near Road 8200, north of Lake Chelan, possibly on Methow side of ridge also. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bean Basin Trail Relocation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
08/2012 |
Timothy Foss 509-852-1069 tfoss@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocate 2 steep and rutted segments (totaling 1000 feet) of a user-built spur in Bean Basin of the Teanaway, and incorporate the entire spur into the non-motorized National Forest Trail System. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 8, T. 22 N., R. 16 E., W.M. Bean Basin in Teanaway River watershed. | |||||
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Blewett Pass Sno-Park Expansion EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/05/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
10/2012 |
Timothy Foss 509-852-1069 tfoss@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Expand existing Sno-Park area to the east by excavating a shallow cut bank, building a new retaining wall, and then paving or gravelling the expanded parking area (approx 1/3 acre). Project also includes drainage improvements and meadow restoration. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 4, T. 21 N., R. 18 E., W.M. Blewett Pass Sno-Park on S.R. 97, Kittitas County, Washington. | |||||
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Blue Creek Fish Passage FSR 9738-130 CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Kimberly Briggs 509-852-1068 kcbriggs@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the existing upper culvert (a barrier to fish passage) on FSR 9738-130 with a 14' bottomless arch with grade contol structures. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - SW NW Section 22, T. 21 N., R. 17 E., W.M. Blue Creek, a tributary to Swauk Creek on the Cle Elum Ranger District (Kittitas County). | |||||
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Carlsen/Carlsen Blues EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/20/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
JoAnne Homuth 509-852-1032 jhomuth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 1-2 person seasonal operation includes trenching with a backhoe and digging with hand tools. Camping on site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Multiple Sections T20N, R18E, WM. First Creek, Reecer Canyon. | |||||
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Cle Elum District Wood Replenishment 2010-2015 EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Tina Mayo 509-852-1068 tmayo@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 5-Year program to strategically place logs thinned from upland areas in creeks to restore channel complexity and improve riparian habitat for fish and wildlife.within the Taneum, Swauk, Teanaway and Cle Elum River watersheds. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Creek locations throughout T19N R16E, T19N R15E, , T21N R17E, T21N R18E, T21N R16E, T21N R14E, T21N R15E, T20N R17E. Taneum Creek, Swauk Creek, Teanaway River, and Cle Elum River watersheds. | |||||
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Cle Elum Outfitter and Guide EA EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 12/2012 |
Kimberly Larned 509-852-1062 klarned@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue Outfitter Guide Permits to 7 proponents. Proposed activities include hiking, backpacking, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, avalanche courses, snowmobiling, watercraft delivery, fly fishing, backcountry skiing/shuttle service. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - all sections, T. 23, 22, 21, 20 and19 N.; R. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 E., W.M. Cle Elum Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. | |||||
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Forest Service Road 3100 Flood Repair, Mile Post 10.4 CE |
- Road management | Completed | Actual: 03/08/2012 | 06/2012 |
Michelle King 509-653-1420 mdking02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analyze the extent of the May 2011 flood damage to FSR 3100 and to repair the road at mile post 10.4. The proposed design would include a 12-foot bottomless arch and a 24- inch pipe culvert. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T18N, R15E, Section 22. Forest Service Road 3100 is near Manastash ridge and is entirely on Forest Service land. The project area is at mile post 10.4. | |||||
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Forest Service Road 3120 Flood Repair CE |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/20/2011 |
Expected:08/2012 |
07/2013 |
Michelle King 509-653-1420 mdking02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the culvert that failed in the May 2011 flood on FS Road 3120 and repair the road at mile post 4.0. The proposed design would include a larger arched pipe to replace the existing failed pipe. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T18N, R15E, Section 10. Project is located on Cle Elum Ranger District on FSR 3120 at mile post 4.0. | |||||
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Forest Service Road System 3100 Flood Repair CE |
- Road management | Completed | Actual: 03/08/2012 | 06/2012 |
Michelle King 509-653-1420 mdking02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Cle Elum District proposes to analyze the extent of the May 2011 flood damage to the Forest Service Road System 3100. The five project areas for this project are at mile post 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.6, and 2.2. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T17N, R16E, Section 14 and Section 10. Forest Service Road 3100 is also known as Manastash road. The five project areas for this project are at mile post 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.6, and 2.2. | |||||
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Frenchy Thin EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 06/2013 |
John Agar 509-852-1061 jagar@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thin from below, approximately 70 acres. Treatments will require temporary use of closed road with a failed berm. Existing berm will be removed during harvest. Effective road closure will be restored after harvest . | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Secs. 29 and 32, T. 22 N., R. 14 E., W.M. North of Lake Cle Elum, between Cle Elum River and Red Mountain. | |||||
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Garrison Thin CE |
- Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/17/2009 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
06/2012 |
Shan Madden 509-852-1031 smadden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Commercially thin ponderosa pine plantations on Table Mountain (approx 50 ac total). Genetic stock of plantations is not local material, and planted trees are not growing well. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Secs. 27, 28, 29, and 35, T. 20 N., R. 18 E., W.M. South end of Table Mountain. | |||||
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Golden Eagle Notice of Intent to Mine CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
JoAnne Homuth 509-852-1032 jhomuth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize proposed mining exploration. Miner will replace a decaying head frame on an existing vertical shaft, using a rubber tired backhoe to remove old timbers and clean out the shaft. Shoring and a new locking cover will then be installed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - S 1/2. section 19, T. 21 N., R. 18 E., W.M. Cougar Gulch drainage, a tributary to Swauk Creek on the Cle Elum Ranger District, Kittitas County, Washington. | |||||
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Jack Creek Culvert Removal CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/12/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Tina Mayo 509-852-1068 tmayo@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove culvert on Forest Service Road 9738-114 (a closed road). The culvert is a barrier to fish movement. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Sec. 36, T. 22 N., R. 16 E., W.M. Jack Creek (a tributary to North Fork Teanaway River, approximately 10 miles northeast of Cle Elum). | |||||
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McCary Exploration CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
JoAnne Homuth 509-852-1032 jhomuth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize exploratory mining that entails deepening an existing shaft to reach a placer gravel deposit. New overburden will be added to an existing stockpile adjacent to the shaft. All work will be done with hand tools. Reclamation by October 2012. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Secs. 24 and 26, T. 21 N., R. 17 E., W.M. Lion Gulch Creek, a tributary to Swauk Creek, on the Cle Elum Ranger District (Kittitas Couny). | |||||
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Southern Star - Sanders EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/20/2007 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
05/2013 |
JoAnne Homuth 509-852-1032 jhomuth@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 1-2 person seasonal operation accessed by FS9711121. No seasonal or permanent camp site, underground mining will be with hand tools, drill and blast in existing mine tunnels. Activities: portal reconstruction, ore and waste rock, hazard tree removal | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 13, 24, T21N, R17E, WM,. Swauk Watershed. | |||||
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Upper Yakima Restoration EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/15/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
Patricia GarveyDarda 509-852-1029 pgarveydarda@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Watershed restoration project. Forest commercial and pre-commercial thinning designed to accelerate old growth forest structure, watershed restoration, road obliteration, and road to trail conversion. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T. 21 N., R. 12-13 E., and T. 22 N., R. 12-13 E. Upper Yakima Watershed. | |||||
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Walter Springs EA |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/27/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 |
11/2013 |
Jo Richards 509-852-1071 jerichards@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Landscape restoration including natural fuels burning, pre-commercial thinning, commercial thining, review of road system for long-term management | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Parts of sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 22-24, 25, 26 and 36, T.18N., R. 15 E., W.M. In the vicinity of Walter Springs in the Manastash Watershed, northeast of the main Manastash Road, FS#3100. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Entiat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Dinkelman Pre-commercial thinning and fuels reduction CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 09/2012 |
Aaron Rowe 509-784-1511 amrowe@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Pre-commercially thin regeneration on N, E, & W slopes of the 1988 Dinkelman Fire. Treat some of the existing down wood with chainsaws or machinery where it is practical. Treat up to 7,000 acres. Conducting Forest Restoration Strategy Analysis. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24-25N, R20E & T25N, R19E, WM. Mills and Dinkelman Canyons, Roaring Creek, west of Entiat, WA. | |||||
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Entiat Ridge Habitat Restoration CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 09/2012 |
Janeen Tervo 509-784-1511ext. 524 jtervo@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Precommercially thin, prune, pile debris, pile burn, and subsequent underburning within regenerating stands on approximately 3,000 acres in the Swakane, Tenas George and Spencer Canyon Drainages. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24-25N, R19-21E, WM. Swakane, Tenas George and Spencer Canyon drainages, south of Entiat, WA. | |||||
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Entiat River Box Canyon Log Relocation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:04/2012 | 08/2012 |
Catherine Willard 509-784-1511 cwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove one log with grip hoist that is blocking fish passage for ESA listed bull trout in Box Canyon on the Entiat River. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R18E, Section 12. Entiat River, Box Canyon. | |||||
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Entiat River Side Channel Reconnection CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Catherine Willard 509-784-1511 cwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Partially remove levy material to reconnect side channel in Entiat River. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R19E, Section 3. Entiat River, Entiat Ranger District. | |||||
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Silver Falls Interpretive Trail Hazard Tree Removal CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Catherine Willard 509-784-1511 cwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Interpretive Trail contains numerous hazard trees and snags which pose a threat to public safety. This project would fall or otherwise mitigate (topping) the hazard trees to provide for public safety. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R18E, Section 2. Silver Falls Recreation Complex. | |||||
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Tillicum Creek Culvert Replacement for Fish Passage CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 08/2012 |
Catherine Willard 509-784-1511 cwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace current undersized culvert with a crossing that allows for fish passage at low and high flows for an additional 0.5 miles; provides for the transportation of substrate and woody debris; and will accomodate a 100-yr flood | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N, R19E, NE 1/4 Sec 27. The crossing is located on Tillicum Creek where Forest Road 5810 crosses Tillicum Creek at River Mile 2.74. | |||||
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Tillicum Creek Flow Guage CE |
- Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 04/2012 |
Catherine Willard 509-784-1511 cwillard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install Department of Ecology Stream Guage which measures water flow. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N, R19E, Sections 13, 23 or 24. Tillicum Creek. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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7422' Peak Radio Repeator CE |
- Facility management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/02/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Laurie Dowie 509-996-4071 ldowie@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Installation of a radio repeater on the 7422' peak north of Midnight Mountain. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - T34N, R19E, Section 14, W.M. North of Midnight Mountain in the Twisp River area. | |||||
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Buttermilk Ditch Easement EA |
- Land ownership management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jennifer Zbyszewski 509-996-4021 jzbyszewski@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue an easement with conditions for an irrigation ditch in lower Buttermilk Creek. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - sec. 15, T33N, R20E W.M. Lower Buttermilk Creek, near the intersection of Roads 430000 and 4300800. | |||||
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Chewuch River Restoration Miles 11.7-13 EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 | 04/2013 |
Victoria Wilkins 509-996-4063 vewilkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve river habitat through placement of engineered log jams and side channel reconstructions. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - T36N, R21E, Sections13, 14, 23, 24, W.M. Chewuch River Miles 11.7-13. | |||||
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Chewuch Transportation Plan EA |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 09/30/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2012 |
Expected:11/2012 |
04/2013 |
Laurie Dowie 509-996-4063 vewilkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Develop and implement a transportation plan for the Upper and Lower Chewuch watersheds. Transportation plan would identify road maintenance levels, roads to be decommissioned, and possible re-routes. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. Entire Upper and Lower Chewuch watersheds within the Methow Valley Ranger District. | |||||
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Forest Service Road 5215 MVSTA Grooming CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 01/13/2012 | 03/2012 |
Laurie Dowie 509-996-4071 ldowie@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend the Methow Valley Sport Trail Association special use permit to include grooming of a 1.57 mile section of Road 5215 for cross country skiing use from December 1st through March 31st. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 12 and 13 of T55N, R20E, W.M. Approximately nine miles north of Winthrop on Road 5215. | |||||
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Frazer Forest and Fuels EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2012 |
Expected:01/2013 | 07/2013 |
Victoria Wilkins 509-996-4063 vewilkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Forest health, timber stand improvement, hazardous fuels reduction and road system management. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - T33N, R23E, W.M. Frazer Creek area near the Loup Loup Summit. | |||||
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Goat Allotment Management Plan Revision EA |
- Grazing management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
04/2013 |
John Rohrer 509-996-4001 jrohrer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Review and evaluate livestock grazing activities on the Goat grazing allotment. Revise the allotment management plan to reflect current direction. This project has been updated since the last SOPA to exclude the Boulder and Wolf allotments. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - T37N, R19E; T37N, R20E, T36N, R19R, T36N, R20E W.M. Approximately 15 miles northwest of Winthrop, WA in the Upper Methow River watershed. | |||||
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Methow Valley Special Forest Products EA |
- Forest products | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Victoria Wilkins 509-996-4063 vewilkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: An assessment of special forests products including firewood,christmas trees, post and pole, mushrooms, tranplants and other products. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. District - wide. | |||||
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Pasayten Trail Drive Trail Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 03/07/2012 | 07/2012 |
Laurie Dowie 509-996-4051 jewer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reconstrucion of portions of the Pasayten Drive Trail including replacing the ford at Foggy Dew Creek with a stringer bridge and bringing parts of the trail up to current standards. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - NE1/4 of Section 17, E1/2 of Section 16, and NW1/4 NW1/4 of Section 21, T31N, R21E, W.M. Pasayten Drive Trail approximately 8 miles southwest of Carlton. | |||||
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Skyline Ditch Permit Issuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Jennifer Zbyszewski 509-996-4021 jzbyszewski@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new 10-year special use permit for Skyline irrigation ditch with no change to existing provisions. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - sec. 35, T 36 N, R 21 E, WM. Lower Chewuch River watershed. | |||||
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Whiteface Creek Aquatic Organism Passage CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Victoria Wilkins 509-996-4063 vewilkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Remove an existing culvert and install a steel bottomless arch or box structure upon precast concrete footings. The proposal includes culvert excavation, temporary channel diversion, structure installation, and restoration of the excavation site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - sec. 17, T.36N., R.20 E. W.M. Forest Road 52 crossing of Whiteface Creek, a tributary of Goat Creek in the upper Methow River watershed. | |||||
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Zinn Land Exchange CE |
- Land ownership management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/31/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 |
05/2012 |
Victoria Wilkins 509-996-4063 vewilkins@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Exchange approximately 14 acres of land in federal ownership for approximately 29 acres of private land containing high quality riparian habitat. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - T33N, R20E, Section 16, W.M. Approximately 10 miles west of Twisp in the Upper Twist River watershed. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Forest Service Road 1808 Flood Repair CE |
- Road management | Completed | Actual: 03/12/2012 | 06/2012 |
Michelle King 509-653-1420 mdking02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Repair thedamage to FS Road 1808 damaged by the May 2011 flood at mile post 4.2. The design would include a ford crossing to replace the existing culvert.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37660 |
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| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T15N, R12E, Section 16. Forest Service Road 1808, also known as Deep Creek Road, is an arterial road from Bumping Lake road. The project site location is at mile post 4.2. | |||||
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1900 Flood Repair EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Road management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/16/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
06/2012 |
Michelle King 509-6531420 mdking02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restore Forest Service Road 1900 at mile post 5.1and mile post 2.0 to the full two-lane capacity. The road shoulder and fill slope will be rebuilt with wood or dissipation structures. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 24, T 7N, R 13E, WM. Naches Ranger District, Little Naches Watershed, Forest Service Road 1900 at mile post 5.1. | |||||
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Bear Cove Club Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Lindhorst 509-653-1434 klindhorst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new permit to the Bear Cove Boat Club. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R13E, Sec. 11, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. | |||||
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Benton Rural Electric Associations (Benton REA) Clear Creek Rebuild Project EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Karen Lindhorst 509-653-1435 klindhorst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Rebuild the powerline which begins approximately 1 mile west from the intersection of Clear Lake Road 1200-840 and the 1200 road. The projet area spans west past the end of the road and across Clear Creek. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T. 13 N., R. 12 E., Sections 2-4. Clear Creek west of Clear Lake, Naches Washington. | |||||
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Club Chelminar Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Lindhorst 509-653-1434 klindhorst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue an existing club a special use permit for a new term. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T14N, R14E, S30 &31, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. | |||||
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Deep Creek Trailheads Reconstruction and Relocation EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/04/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
10/2012 |
Susan Ranger 509-653-1446 sranger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the parking capacity lost at Deep Creek Horse Camp during the 2006 flood event. Reconstruct facilities at the Deep Creek Campground and the Deep Creek Horse Camp.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38863 |
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| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T 15 N, R 11 E, Section 25. The location is at the end of Forest Service Road 1808 in the Bumping River Drainage. The project is entirely on the Naches Ranger District. | |||||
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Forest Service Road 1601 Flood Repair CE |
- Road management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Michelle King 509-653-1420 mdking02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Repair the May 2011 flood damage to FS Road 1601at mile post 0.3. The proposed design would include a bottomless-box culvert at the crossing. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T16N, R15E, Section 30. Forest Service Road 1601 is in the Nile drainage and is also known as Dry Ridge road. The damaged crossing is at mile post 0.3. | |||||
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Indian Creek Corral Livestock Area Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Lindhorst 509-653-1435 klindhorst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new permit for an existing livestock area permit | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 13N, Range 13E, Section 06, WM. North side of Hwy 12 near west end of Rimrock Lake on the Naches Ranger District. | |||||
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Indian Creek Corral Resort Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Lindhorst 509-653-1435 klindhorst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new special use permit to an existing resort | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 13N, Range 13E Section 06, WM. Just north of Hwy 12 near the west end of Rimrock Lake on the Naches Ranger District. | |||||
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Little Naches Recreation Plan EA |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Susan Ranger 509-653-1446 sranger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project analyzes the increase total use and types of use with in the Little Naches Watershed as well as analyzing methods to provide quality recreation opportunities and protect forest resources. On hold till Travel Management Plan completed. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - Multiple sections in T17N , R13 &15E; T18N, R11 & 14E and T19N, R14E, WM. This analysis area is in the NW portion of the Naches Ranger District. | |||||
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Naches Outfitter and Guide Permits EA |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 08/2012 |
Karen Lindhorst 509-653-1435 klindhorst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Outfitting and guiding opportunies on the Naches R D will be reviewed for environmental effects. The analysis will include all types of O/G including pack stock use, fishing, rafting, snowmobiling, environmental education and mushroom gathering. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. Naches Ranger District. | |||||
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Nelli Restoration Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/20/2012 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 |
09/2012 |
James Bailey 509-653-1479 jwbailey@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Restoration activities include vegetation, road, and trail managment projects in the Dry Creek, Orr Creek, and Nile Creek areas. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Portions of T. 16 N., R. 14 E.; T. 16 N., R. 15 E.; T. 15 N., R. 14 E. Project area encompassess 11,769 acres in the Nile Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, Orr Creek, Dry Creek, and the Naile Mill Site areas. | |||||
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Pileup Creek Culvert Improvement Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Completed | Actual: 01/06/2012 | 07/2012 |
Michelle King 509-653-1420 mdking02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the existing culverts at the Forest Service Road 1900 crossing with Pileup Creek.The new culvert will more effectively pass streamflow, substrate, and debris during peak flow periods. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 18N, Range 13E, Section 14, SE 1/4. Forest Service Road 1900 crossing with Pileup Creek near Mathew Meadow. | |||||
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Spring Trail Closure CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 03/19/2012 | 04/2012 |
Michelle King 509-653-1420 mdking02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: An order for seasonal restrictions to motorized trails during the spring under certain conditions. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. Naches Ranger District, excluding Wilderness Areas. | |||||
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Yakima Valley Boat Club Special Use Permit CE |
- Special area management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Lindhorst 509-653-1435 klindhorst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new special use permit for the Yakima Valley Boat Club with seasonal moorage for up to 14 boats at the club docks on Rimrock Lake | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R13E, Section 11. South side of Rimrock Lake behind Bear Cove summer home tract. | |||||
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Yakima Valley Ski Club Special Use Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Karen Lindhorst 509-653-1435 klindhorst@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new special use permit to an existing club for a new term. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R11E, S2, WM. Naches Ranger District White Pass Area. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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BART Cluster Grazing Analysis EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Grazing management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 04/2013 |
Christina Bauman 509-486-5112 cbauman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This analysis will look at 4 grazing allotments, Bannon, Aeneas, Revis, and Tunk; which includes 10 pastures. At least one alternative may consider additional range improvements and transferring 50 cow/calf pairs from Bailey Allotment to Aeneas. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 35 North, Ranges 28, 29, & 30 East, and T. 36 North, Ranges 28, 29, & 30 East. This project is located between the Colville Reservation on the south and Highway 20 on the north, Tunk Mountain on the West and Bailey Mountain on the east. | |||||
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BPA Building Replacement Tunk Mountain CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 07/2012 |
Phillip Christy 509-486-5137 pchristy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) proposes to replace existing the existing building and propane at Tunk Mountain with a 24' x 16' structure with an entry vestible. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Section 8, Township 35 North, Range 29 East, W.M. Tunk Mountain Communications Site. | |||||
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Bannon Pre-Commercial Thin and Fuel Reduction Project CE |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/06/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 |
07/2012 |
Jennifer Croft 509-486-5152 jcroft@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Fuel reduction and tree stocking level management activities within a 1500 acre area in the perimeter of the 1994 Bannon Mtn. Fire near Aeneas Valley. Activities will include pre-commercial thinning, and handpiling and burning the slash.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34563 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 36 N., Range 29 East., Sections 8, 9, 16, & 17, W.M. The 1994 Bannon Mountain Fire Area near Aeneas Valley. | |||||
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Buckhorn Exploration Project 2010 EIS |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 11/26/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2012 |
Expected:06/2013 |
08/2013 |
Phillip Christy 509-486-5137 pchristy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Allow Echo Bay Exploration to drill up to 965 exploration holes at 675 sites and construct up to 72 miles of temporary access roads.Up to 507 acres of total disturbance on BLM, DNR, private and FS lands (300 acres on FS) in a 9,170 acre project area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32875 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 1,2, 11-15, 22-27, and 34-36, Township 40 North, Range 30 East and Sections 5-8, and 16-20, Township 40 North, Range 31 East, W.M. The Buckhorn Mountain area near Chesaw, Washington, between Myers Creek and Torada Creek, the Canadian border and private land north of County Road 9480. | |||||
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Buckhorn Exploration Pump Test CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:06/2012 | 06/2012 |
Phillip Christy 509-486-5137 pchristy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Echo Bay Exploration would develop a groundwater well at this site. The pump test will be conducted to fill data gaps about potential impacts to surface water resources and determine if thepotential well could be developed to provide 85 gpm. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 31 & 32, Township 40 NOrth, Range 31 East, W.M. The proposed well is in the Marias Creek drainage, adjacent to the ore haul route, near the junctions of Forest Roads 3550 and 3550-115. | |||||
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Clackamas Trail Reroute CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 | 07/2012 |
Elizabeth Peterson 509-486-5111 ejpeterson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reroute sections of the trail around seasonally wet areas and cliffs and to eliminate a steep portion to prevent erosion. The trail is a proposed component of Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 37 North, Range 31 East, Sections 3, 10, 22, and 27 and Township 38 North, Range 31 East, Section 35, W.M. Clackamas Mountain area north of Highway 20 near the Okanogan and Ferry County bondary. | |||||
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Conconully Compound Special Use Permit CE |
- Facility management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Phillip Christy 509-486-5137 pchristy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Allow the use of the surplus Conconully Ranger District Compound under a Special Use Permit by another government agency or a private individual. Discussions with the City of Conconully for use have ended. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Section 6, T 35 N, R 25 E, WM. Town of Conconully in Okanogan County on Main Street (North Fork Salmon Creek road). | |||||
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Cornell Butte Lookout Removal (previously a proposed Special Use Permit) CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Phillip Christy 509-486-5137 pchristy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The structure would be removed from the site. It is surplus to F.S. needs. The propsal is for the structure to go to the National Lookout Foundation or a similar type organization. The site needs to be recorded prior to removal from the site. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - NW1/4 of Section 25, T36 N, R31 E WM. Cornell Butte on the boundary of the Republic District of the Colville National Forest and the Tonasket District of the Okanogan National Forest south of Highway 20. | |||||
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Crawfish Restoration Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/27/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
10/2012 |
Paul Nash 509-486-5153 pwnash@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Release aspen clones from conifer competition; reduce crown densities,ladder fuels, and ground fuels on dry sites to reduce the potential for high intensity fires and maintain late and old structure. Up to 5049 acres of treatments.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37458 |
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| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 35 North, Range 29 East, Sections 8-11, 14-17, 20-29, & 32-36; Township 36 North, Range 29 East, section 31; and Township 36 North, Range 28 East, Section 36. The Crawfish Restoration assessment area consists of the upper reaches of Aeneas Creek, Lost Creek, Tunk Creek, and the Chewiliken Creek drainages. | |||||
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NWSDA Dog Sled Race CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:10/2012 | 01/2013 |
Phillip Christy 509-486-5137 pchristy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue for a new 10-year special use permit to the Northwest Sled Dog Association to utilize National Forest roads and snowmobile trails in the vicinity of Conconully for a race in January of each year. This race has been conducted since 2003 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Townships 34, 35, & 36 North, Range 24 East, and Township 36 North, Range 25 East, W.M. In the vicinity of the City of Conconully in Okanogan County, Washington. Forest Road Systems 3700, 3800, and 4200. | |||||
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Tonasket SNOTEL Site Developments CE |
- Watershed management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Phillip Christy 509-486-5137 pchristy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Install 3 additional SNOTEL sites that collect hydrometerological and climate data for purposes of water supply forecasting. They are proposed within the Toats Coulee drainage,the Bonaparte Creek drainage, and the West Fork Salmon drainage. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - One is in Sectin 28, Township 39 North, Range 23 East W.M, One is in Section 30, Township 38 North, Range 30 East W.M.. The other is proposed in Section 12, Township 35 North, Range 23 East, W.M. Toats Coulee location is at Irene's Camp near Long Swamp Campground. The Bonaparte Creek location is near Pettijohn Creek. The Wet Fork Salmon is proposed off Forest Road 37700-300. | |||||
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Chelan County PUD Deadhorse Canyon Powerline Access Request CE |
- Special use management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/27/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
09/2012 |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This proposal woulld provide access to powerpoles and lines through construction of a new segment of road to meet a current access route. This would allow the decommissioning of another, longer road segment which is environmentally less desirable. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Sections 28 and 34, T26N, R17E. Location is near Deadhorse Canyon near junction with Burlington Northern Railroad tunnel. | |||||
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City of Leavenworth sewage transmission line permit issuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a special use permit authorizing a new term for an existing sewage transmission line. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N, R17E, Section 1. Line runnng under the Wenatchee River Ranger Station in Leavenworth. | |||||
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Double L Maintenance CE CE |
- Fuels management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 | 04/2013 |
Cary Stock 509-548-2565 cmstock@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reducing hazardous fuel accumulation while working towards maintaining a fire resilient forest structure through broadcast burning and mechanically thinning (non-commercial) from below in previously burned areas across the District | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R17E, T26N R17-18E, T25N R17-18E, T24N R18E, T23N R17-18E, T22N, R19E T21N R19E. Wenatchee River Ranger District, District wide. | |||||
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Lake Wenatchee Water Users Association Water Transmission Permit Issuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a special use permit for a new term authorizing a existing underground water transmission line. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R16E, Section 24. North Shore Lake Wenatchee Area, Crescent Beach Recreation Residences. | |||||
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Leavenworth Nonprofit TV CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue an permit for a new term for an existing powerline from the Leavenworth Ski Hill to the Tumwater Mountain. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Section 35 W.M. Tumwater Mountain area. | |||||
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McKenzie - Beverly 115Kv Electric Transmission Line Permit CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/01/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2012 |
Expected:09/2012 |
09/2012 |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a permit for another term for an exisitng electrical transmission line that crosses National Forest System lands and supplies several substations with electricity. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Legal origin Section 34, T24N, R19E running west to Section 13, T26N, R13E. UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. Transmission line runs east from Nahahum Canyon west to Steven's Pass. | |||||
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Natapoc Repeat CE |
- Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/20/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
10/2012 |
Cary Stock 509-548-2565 cmstock@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Activities include up to an additional 150 acres of jackpot burning and broadcast burning within the Natapoc Ridge EIS project boundary | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N R17E Sec 34. Wenatchee River Ranger District. | |||||
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Peshastin/Chumstick Road Decommissioning Project (formerly Peshastin Watershed Road Management) EA |
- Watershed management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/07/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/2012 |
Expected:05/2012 |
08/2012 |
Greer Maier 509-548-2577 gmaier@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Decommission 40-50 miles of Maint.Level 1 roads to reduce risks to watershed health and move the NF road system towards an affordable and safe system for administration, utilization, and protection of NFS lands in Peshastin watershed | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N R17E; T24N R18E; T23N R17E; T23N R18E; T22N R18E: T26N R18E; T26N R19E; T25N R18E; T25N R19E; T25N R17E; T24N R17E. Peshastin watershed, Blewett Pass Hwy 97 to Big Y intersection with Hwy 2, Mill,Camas,Ruby,Tronsen,Magnet, FiveMile, Scotty,Shaser,Hansel,King Creeks;Chumstick: Second, Dry, Walker,East Van Crks. | |||||
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Ski Hill/Freund Trails (formerly Tumwater Mountain Trails) EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 12/01/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2012 |
Expected:07/2012 |
08/2012 |
Robert Stoehr 509-548-2579 rstoehr@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Develop a hiker only trail in the Leavenworth Ski Hill area, a tie trail from the Ski Hill area to the Freund Canyon Trails and a trailhead in the Ski Hill area. Implement an area closure in the Ski Hill & Freund Canyon areas. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Sections 25, 26, 35, 36. The Leavenworth Ski Hill area north to Freund Canyon. | |||||
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South Shore Lake Wenatchee Recreation Residence Community Dock Permit CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of new term permit for an existing community dock for a 25-foot boat dock onto Lake Wenatchee for six South Shore tract Recreation Residences (#27-32) | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R16E, Section 23. South Shore Summer Home Tract on Lake Wenatchee #27-32. | |||||
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Special Use Permit -White River Residence CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new special use permit for an exisitng isolated residence | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Section 10, T27N, R16E, WM. Northeast of the White River and White River Road. | |||||
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Special Use Permit Issuance- Wenatchee River Isolated Residence CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new special use permit for an existing isolated residence on the forest | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Section 24, T26N, R17E, WM. West bank of the Wenatchee River across the river from Ponderosa Estates. | |||||
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Square Lake Fire Helicopter Crash Restoration EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special area management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 04/2012 |
Expected:08/2012 | 10/2012 |
Michael Mueller 509-548-2583 mmueller@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Excavation and removal of contaminated soil from a helicopter crash site in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R14E, Sec 12. Six and a half miles up Icicle Creek Trail #1551 from Trailhead. | |||||
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Tall Timbers Homeowners Association Water transmission line and storage tank permit issuance CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issuance of a new term permit for an existing water transmission line and 20,000 gallon water storage tank to Tall Timbers Homeowners Association | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R16E, Section 17 and Section 18. Tall Timbers Homeowners up White River at Napeequa Crossing. | |||||
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Washington State Dept of Fish and Wildlife Wenatchee River Smolt Trap Relocation Project CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Special use management |
Completed | Actual: 02/16/2012 | 04/2012 |
Amelia Anthony 509-548-2573 asanthony@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Relocation of the smolt trap from the Wenatchee River from the outlet of Lake Wenatchee at the confluence of Nason Creek to a more productive site further downstream. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R17E, Section 36 W.M. In Wenatchee River, approximately 1.0 upstream from Wenatchee River confluence with Chiwawa River. | |||||
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