Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2019 to 06/30/2019 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Regional Aquatic Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2019 07/2019 James Capurso Project - Watershed management Comment Period Public Notice 503-808-2847 EA 10/12/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The USFS is proposing a suite of aquatic restoration activities for Region 6 to address ongoing needs, all of which have completed consultation, including activities such as fish passage restoration, wood placement, and other restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53001 Location: UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project will span all national forests in Region 6.
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) North Cascades Ecosystem - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A John Rohrer Grizzly Bear Restoration 509-996-4001 Plan/Environmental Impact [email protected] Statement Description: The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service are preparing a North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear EIS Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement to determine how to restore the grizzly bear to the North *UPDATED* Cascades ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50937 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, King, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Cascades Ecosystem grizzly bear recovery zone, including the North Cascades N.P., Ross Lake and Lake Chelan NRAs, and portions of Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests.
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Olympic National Park - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 12/10/2018 06/2019 Susan Piper Mountain Goat Management 360-956-2435 Plan [email protected] EIS Description: Non-native mountain goat removal to address resource and safety issues on the Olympic Peninsula. Goats could be removed from the Olympic National Park and Forest. Goats could be translocated to Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanagon-Wenatchee NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49816 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason. LEGAL - Not applicable. Alpine areas on the affected National Forests. Pacific Northwest National - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 12/2020 Matthew McGrath Scenic Trail Comprehensive Scoping Start 11/01/2017 503-808-2405 Plan Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2019 Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Methow Valley Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Ferry, Island, Jefferson, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skagit, Stevens, Whatcom. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Motorized Travel Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 10/2019 Lauri Malmquist EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 509-548-2575 06/08/2016 [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=46467 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, outside Wilderness.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Okanogan Wenatchee Forest - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Deborah Kelly Plan Revision 509-664-9247 EIS [email protected] Description: The Land and Resource Management Plans of combined 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.usda.gov/detail/okawen/landmanagement/planning/?cid=fsbdev3_053653 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan and Wenatchee Nationals Forests of eastern Washington.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Box Canyon Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 12/2019 Paul Willard CE Scoping Start 08/01/2014 509-682-4960 [email protected] Description: Construct approximately 5 miles of non-motorized trail from 25 Mile Creek Helibase to Box Canyon on the south shore of Lake Chelan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43304 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N, R20E, Sections 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25. Proposed trail would be located northwest of 25 Mile Creek State Park. RiverCom Goat Mountain - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Paul Willard Communication Site Upgrade Scoping Start 06/08/2017 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] Description: The project consists of the removal of an existing steel communications building and tower with guy wires and the installation of a new steel facility of the same size, a free standing tower, and concrete slab. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51353 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N, R23E, NW ¿ Section 17. Project is located approximately 1 air miles north of Chelan, WA.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region NW Lake Cle Elum Restoration - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Darren Goodding Project (other than forest products) 509-852-1071 EA - Watershed management [email protected] - Road management d.us Description: Proposal to non-commercially thin 533 acres and decommission or close several roads on the west side of Lake Cle Elum, to mitigate for permanent impacts to critical habitat for Northern spotted owls associated with Cle Elum Pool Raise Project. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50852 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T21N, R14E and T21N R13E W.M. Sections 5,6,7,8,18,19,20 and 30 Township 21N Range 14E and Sections 31 and 32, Township 22N, Range 14E. Southern Star Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology On Hold N/A N/A JoAnne Homuth Operation 509-852-1032 EA [email protected] 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 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=19715 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 13, 24, T21N, R17E, WM,. Swauk Watershed. Swauk Pine Restoration - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 05/2019 John Agar EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 509-852-1061 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products 02/11/2019 - Fuels management Description: Landscape scale silvicultural treatments (thinning and burning)to improve resilience to disturbance, and stream and floodplain restoration at 66 sites. Project includes road improvements, closure, relocation, and decommissioning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44149 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Secs. 23-26, 35, and 36, T. 21 N., R. 17 E.; secs. 17-21 and 29-32, T. 21 N., R. 18 E., and secs. 1 and 2, T. 20 N., R. 17 E., W.M. All or parts of the Cougar Gulch, Lion Gulch, and upper Williams Creek subdrainages in Swauk Creek Watershed.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Table Mountain Danger Tree - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2019 05/2019 Michael Starkovich and Fuelwood removal - Road management Scoping Start 11/26/2018 509-860-6554 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project proposes the felling of danger trees within striking distance of the road, and the removal of felled trees as personal use firewood and post and poles with purchase of the appropriate permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55204 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Table Mountain Danger Tree Fuelwood planning area is located approximately 12 miles north of the city of Ellensburg, Washington. Danger trees will be assessed for striking potential on FSR 3500, 3517, 3500-111, 3521, 3530, and portions of FSR 9712. Taneum Restoration Project - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:08/2019 09/2019 Rachel Wirt EA - Recreation management Scoping Start 02/15/2018 509-852-1043 - Heritage resource Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] management Notice 02/2019 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Grazing management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: This project is evaluating opportunities for the restoration of riparian processes and forest vegetation structure and fuel patterns to improve forest resiliency to severe insect, disease, and wildfire disturbances and reduce the risk of habitat loss Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53450 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T19N R14E, T19N R15E, T18N R15E. The project area encompasses the Taneum Drainage, specifically focused on the North Fork Taneum Watershed and the Taneum Creek Watershed. These areas are accessed primarily via FS rd 3300 and 3330.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Entiat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Entiat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Steven Walters Road Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Jonathan Meier issuance Scoping Start 12/14/2018 541-367-3557 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: issuing a road use permit to Steven A Walters for the use of a section of road that crosses national forest system lands. This is the only road that accesses the property. This will be allow for the authorization of a permit up to 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55489 Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T. 26. N., R. 21. E., Section 3. T. 26. N., R. 21. E., Section 3., and is approximately 0.36 acres.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Methow Headwater Mineral - Special area management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 10/2019 Keith Kelly Withdrawal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 10/01/2017 509-664-9237 EA - Minerals and Geology [email protected] - Special use management Description: Recommend the Secretary of the Interior withdraw from location and entry under mining laws about 340,079 acres of NFS lands, subject to valid existing rights, for a period of 20 years in aid of legislation (S566). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52593 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - See project record for complete legal land description of the withdrawal area as described in the "Methow Headwaters Protection Act of 2017 "(S.566). Approximately 340,079 acres of NFS lands w. Methow Valley and Tonasket Ranger Districts, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Okanogan County, Washington.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Pack and Saddle Stock - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 09/2018 Paul Willard Outfitter-Guide Special Use Objection Period Legal Notice Actual: 03/25/2013 509-682-4960 Permit Issuance 07/03/2018 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2018 Description: Supplemental EIS being prepared to 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=3752 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 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.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bear Cove Boat Club Special - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Use Permit 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a new permit to the Bear Cove Boat Club. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24131 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R13E, Sec. 11, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. Boulder Cave White-Nose - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Joan StHilaire Syndrome Prevention Project Scoping Start 03/28/2018 509-653-1439 CE [email protected] Description: Installation of a barrier at the west entrance to Boulder Cave to guide visitors to the system trail. Stepping stones in Devil's Creek, trail boot cleaning stations, and educational kiosks would also be installed for the protection of bats. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53406 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 17 North, Range 14 East, Section 16. Boulder Cave, Trail 962, Devil's Creek.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bumping Sno-Park Connector - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/21/2018 12/2018 Susan Ranger Route 509-653-1446 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Addition of a 0.5 mile nonmotorized winter trail connector route to the Bumping Winter Trail System for skiers and snowshoers. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54152 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 16 North, Range 12 East, Section 26 NE1/4. Township 16 North, Range 12 East, Section 26, NE1/4. Chelminar Club Special Use - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Permit 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: Issue an existing club a special use permit for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24135 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T14N, R14E, S30 &31, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. Ditch, Dam, & Reservoir Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Reissuances 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: To reissue three ditch, dam, and reservoir permits to existing permitees. The duration of these permits will be 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51614 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 6, T.16N. R.15E.;Section 35, T.17N. R.14E.; Section 35, T.17N. R.14E. National Forest land to private lands adjacent to the Chinook Pass Work Center; Natural side channel of the Naches River. Federal Land Policy and - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Management Act Permit 509-653-1434 Reissuances [email protected] CE Description: To reissue new permits for three existing road right-of-ways. The duration of these permits will be 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51607 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Section 12, T.13N. R.12E.; Section 18, T.14N. R.15E. W.M; Section 18, T.14N. R.15E. W.M. YMCA (Camp Dudley); Boy Scouts of America (Camp Fife); WDFW Region 3.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest Service Road 1901 Flood - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Michelle King Repair 509-6531420 CE [email protected] Description: Repair the damaged portions of Forest Service Road 1901. The damaged sites are at mile post 6.9 and 7.2. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39078 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on the Naches Ranger District. Forest Service Road (FSR) 1901 connects to the Little Naches Road (FSR 1900). Little Crow Project w/Proposed - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2019 08/2019 Justin Gelb Northwest Forest Plan - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 509-653-1464 Amendment - Forest products 11/09/2018 [email protected] EA - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management Description: Restoration project to increase forest resiliency, restore aquatic resources, and maintain public access within the larger context of the Little Naches Watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54984 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - T17N R11E Sec 1-5,7-14,16-18;T17N R12E Sec 1-3,10,11;T17N R13E Sec 1-6;T17N R14E Sec 3-6;T18N R11E Sec 24- 27,33-36;T18N R12E Sec 22-27,34-36;T18N R13E Sec 1,2,11,12,13-36;T18N R14E Sec 3-11,14-35. Southern portion of the Little Naches Watershed and includes Crow Creek and Lower Little Naches River watersheds. Little Naches Culvert Upgrades - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/24/2018 07/2019 Scott Nagel CE - Watershed management 5096531442 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Upgrade specified existing culverts in the Upper and Lower Little Naches Watershed to meet 100-year flood flows, Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP), and critical habitat for Bull trout and Steelhead. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51400 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T18N R13 Section 5. Headwaters, Upper and Lower Little Naches Watershed, Yakima County, WA.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Lost Meadow and North Fork - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/10/2018 09/2018 Scott Nagel Little Naches Wood 5096531442 Replenishment [email protected] CE Description: The project proposes to enhance aquatic habitat by placing wood within the 100 year floodplain of the North Fork *UPDATED* Little Naches River and the Mainstem Little Naches River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53404 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - From Township 18 North, Range 13 East, Section 15 to Township 19 North, Range 11, Section 23. North Fork Little Naches River and Mainstem Little Naches-Lost Meadow. Naches Pass Trail Bridge - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A William Zimmer Replacement 509-653-1432 CE [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: The Naches District will replace a highly used bridge on the historic Naches Pass Trail. The existing bridge is in serious disrepair. The bridge spans the North Fork of the Little Naches River and is located on Four Wheel Drive Trail 684. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53433 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Township 19, Range 12,Section 36 SE1/4. The bridge crosses the North Fork of the Little Naches River. The bridge is part of the Naches Pass Four Wheel Drive Trail 684. The bridge is located west of Forest Road 1913. Ravens Roost Communications - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Site-Facility 1-Issue new 20 509-653-1434 year communication site lease [email protected] CE Description: Issuance of a new 20 year special use permit/communications site lease to the new facility owner. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47724 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - S 1/2, SW 1/4 of Section 22, T.18N R.12E W.M. Raven Roost Communications Site, Forest Service Road 1902 866.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Residence, Camp, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2018 07/2018 Susan Ranger and Resort Project Proposals Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1446 CE [email protected] Description: 21 project authorizations including: Propane tank installation, deck/cabin addition, roof repair, storage shed modification, door & window replacement, satellite dish installation, flag pole installation, outhouse rebuild. See attached documentation Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51615 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - See attached document for site locations. 21 recreation residences, camps, and resorts on the Naches Ranger District. See attachments. Reissuance of Tieton River - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Whitewater Rafting Outfitter 509-653-1434 and Guide Special Use Permits [email protected] CE Description: Reissue up to 11 permits to companies that operate as whitewater rafting outfitter and guides during the "flip flop" on the Tieton River Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49985 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The outfitter and guides would operate on the Lower Tieton River, east of the Rimrock Reservoir. Silver Beach Resort Permit - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Reissuance 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of permit to allow Silver Beach Resort to continue to operate and maintain a resort consisting of a motel, restaurant, rental cabins, commercial campground, boat launch, dock, float, and boat rental facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47721 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 5, T.14N R.13E W.M. Silver Beach Resort located on Hwy 12 on the north shore of Rimrock Lake.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Water Line Permit Reissuances - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz CE 509-653-1434 [email protected] Description: To reissue nine new water line permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51611 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - S36, T.14N. R.11E.; S11, T.13N. R.13E.; S11&12, T.13N. R.12E.; S1, T.13N. R.13E.; S7, T.13N. R.13E.; S12, T.12N. R.16E.; S31, T.14N. R.13E.; S12, T.16N, R.12E.; S12, T.16N. R.12E. Heatherstone Inc.; Bear Cove Cabins; Camp Dudley; Silver Cove Homes; Prime Time; Camp Fife; Andy Creek Water Users; Goose Prairie (Shaffer); Goose Prairie (Dilger). White Pass 2014 Projects - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 02/2019 Susan Ranger EA Comment Period Public Notice 509-653-1446 03/11/2014 [email protected] Description: The Naches R.D. is considering a proposal by the White Pass Company, the operator of the White Pass Ski Area, to expand its Nordic ski trail system and facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43718 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The White Pass Ski Area is situated in the Cascade Mountain range of WA state, approximately 55 miles west of Yakima and 20 miles east of Packwood. Yakima Valley Boat Club - Special area management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Special Use Permit 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] 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 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=23110 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. Yakima Valley Ski Club Special - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kathryn Buchholz Use Permit 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a new special use permit to an existing club for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24138 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 Mt. Hull Restoration Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Luke Cerise EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 509-486-5108 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products 02/15/2019 - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The intent is to implement a set of treatments that rely on the principles of landscape and stand-level restoration ecology while meeting current direction. Of the 105,288 acre watershed area, approximately 20,563 acres are on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51107 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 40 North, Range 27 & 28 East and Township 39 North, Range 27 & 28 East, W.M. The entire Mt. Hull block is being considered. The Mt. Hull block is south and east of the city of Oroville, Washington. Pacific Northwest Navy Range - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Teresa Tucker Special Use Permit 509-664-9332 CE [email protected] Description: To permit the Navy the use of three roadside sites within the existing Military Operations Area, to place mobile vehicles with emitters to conduct training in order to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready military forces. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45621 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Hull site is adjacent to FR 3525 at the helicopter landing. Peony Creek site is located near the dispersed camping site on FR 3010. Deep Creek site is located near FR 3120020 & 3120060 junction. Spaulding Special Use Grazing - Grazing management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Elizabeth Peterson Permit Renewal - Special use management Scoping Start 04/20/2017 509-826-3773 CE [email protected] Description: It is proposed to renew the special use permit to Bob and Beverly Spaulding to graze cattle, not to exceed 40 animal unit months of total use, in Sections 16 and 21 of Township 35 North, Range 31 East, W.M. in the upper end of Aeneas Valley Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51919 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 35 North, Range 31 East, portions of Sections 16 and 21, W.M. The project area is in the upper end of Aeneas Valley.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Boundary Butte - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Kevin Smith Communication Site Additions 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] CE Description: Installation of additional propane tanks at existing site Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45457 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N, R17E, Sec 25. Boundary Butte. Chelan County PUD - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 06/2019 Kevin Smith Distribution Line Permit Scoping Start 12/15/2015 509-548-2585 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew special use permit for existing above ground and below ground distribution lines, including power poles, transformers, vaults, substations and numerous other electrical facilities located on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48278 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various, See spreadsheet on public webpage for locations. KOHO Radio Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2018 10/2018 Kevin Smith Site Scoping Start 10/09/2018 509-548-6977 EXT CE 342 [email protected] Description: Permit for KOHO Radio communication site tower and for an ice bridge to protect wiring. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54870 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. KOHO radio has a communication tower on Blag Mountain at T24N, R19E, Section 6, WM. Leavenworth Nonprofit TV - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 06/2019 Richard Pringle CE Scoping Start 09/30/2010 509-852-1021 [email protected] Description: Issue an permit for a new term for an existing powerline from the Leavenworth Ski Hill to the Tumwater Mountain. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=35298 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Section 35 W.M. Tumwater Mountain area.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) McKenzie - Beverly 115Kv - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Kevin Smith Electric Transmission Line Comment Period Public Notice 509-548-2585 Permit 06/19/2016 [email protected] EA 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. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28094 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. Mission Ridge Ski Area - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Kevin Smith Snowmaking CE - Special use management 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Expand existing snowmaking capability to cover areas accessed by Chair 3. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48329 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mission Ridge Ski Area; Legal - T21N, R19E, Sec 25 and 26. Mission Ridge Ski and Board - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 07/2019 Mason Schuur Resort Expansion Project - Special use management Scoping Start 05/09/2018 509-548-2566 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 01/2019 Description: Project is to amend the Mission Ridge Special Use Permit, building a new access road, constructing new alpine ski lifts and ski runs on Forest Service lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53981 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T21N R20E S30 and T21N R19E S24 and S25. Mission Ridge is about 8 miles southwest of Wenatchee, WA.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Mission Ridge Ski and Board - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Mason Schuur Resort Improvements CE - Special use management 509-548-2566 CE [email protected] Description: Install night lights along Mimi run, install sundeck along Bomber Bowl Run
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T21, R19, Sec. 24, 26. Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort Area. Skinney Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2019 10/2019 Kathryn McMillan Project Scoping Start 10/30/2017 928-333-4372 CE [email protected] Description: Reconnect Skinney Creek to its historic floodplain; increase habitat complexity with benefits to Upper Columbia River spring Chinook and steelhead. Create up to 0.5 mile of spawning habitat and improve migratory and rearing habitat for these species. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53143 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, 17E, Sec.4. T25N, 17E, Sec.4. Special Use Permit Issuance- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Kevin Smith Wenatchee River Isolated Scoping Start 08/24/2016 509-548-2585 Residence [email protected] CE Description: Issue a new special use permit for an existing isolated residence on the forest Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=20533 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. Stream Temperature Monitoring - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:08/2018 08/2018 Kevin Smith Special Use Permit Scoping Start 07/02/2018 509-548-6977 EXT CE 342 [email protected] Description: Deploy equipment to monitor water level, barometric pressure, air temp in French and Leland Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54504 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. French Creek (RM 4.25) and Leland Creek (RM0.10).
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Tumwater Campground Vault - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Paul Kelley Toilets CE - Facility management 509-548-2583 CE [email protected] Description: Replacement of failing sewer system with vault toilets Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43993 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Sec. 9. Tumwater CG and adjacent sewage lagoon ponds on Hwy 2 and Wenatchee River. Upper Wenatchee Pilot Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2020 06/2020 Paul Kelley EA - Fuels management Scoping Start 01/01/2018 5095482583 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public Notice 10/2019 Description: Landscape scale aquatic and terrestrial restoration project which includes hazardous fuels, road management, vegetation management and aquatic and terrestrial habitat improvement treatments. More info at the site below. https://arcg.is/1XrvL8 Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49124 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R17E various sections; T27N, R17E various sections; T27N, R18E, various sections. Lake Wenatchee, Beaver Creek- Wenatchee River, Lower Chiwawa and Big Meadow subwatersheds. Various Water Transmission - Special use management In Progress: Expected:03/2019 03/2019 Kevin Smith Lines and Storage Tank Re- Scoping Start 08/18/2016 509-548-2585 Issuance Permits CE [email protected] CE Description: Re-issuance of new term permits for existing water transmission lines and water storage tanks across the district Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43997 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These approximately 15-20 transmission lines and water tanks are located at various sites across the Ranger District.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Wenatchee-Chiwawa Irrigation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2019 06/2019 Kevin Smith District Permit Renewal Scoping Start 08/08/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Renew permit for existing irrigation ditch on NFS lands Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49123 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Various T27N, R17E,; T26N, R17E. Various T27N, R17E,; T26N, R17E.
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