Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2007 to 09/30/2007 Mt Baker-Snoqualmie 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
Projects Occurring Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 08/2007 Christopher Wehrli Retardant 215 Comment Period Legal 202-205-1332 EA Notice 07/28/2006 [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to continue the aerial application of fire retardant to fight fires on National Forest System lands. An environmental analysis will be conducted to prepare an Environmental Assessment on the proposed action. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nation Wide.
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Aquatic Outfitter and Guide - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2008 01/2009 Don Gay Special Use Permits Est. Scoping Start 11/2007 360-856-5700 CE [email protected] Description: Issuance of special use permits for outfitter and guides using the N.F. Nooksack, Skagit, Sauk, Skykomish, and Cispus Rivers. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Darrington Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District, Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. LEGAL - T40NR6E, T39NR6 and 7E, T39NR7E, T35NR8,9,10E, T36NR11E, T31-35NR10E, T32NR9E, T27NR9 and 10E, T11NR5,6,7, and 8E. N. F. Nooksack, Skagit, Sauk, Skykomish, and Cispus Rivers..
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region ERFO Repairs I - Road management Completed Actual: 05/15/2007 05/2007 Don Gay CE 05/15/2007 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Repair of flood damaged roads throughout the Forest. Repairs involve replacing culverts, adding road surfacing, and replacing road fill. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. LEGAL - Various locations. Roads throughout the Forest. ERFO Repairs II - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Don Gay CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Repair of flood damaged roads throughout the Forest. Repairs include culvert replacement, road surfacing, replacing road fill, and short segment of road relocation. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. LEGAL - Various locations. Various locations throughout the Forest. Land Outfitters and Guides - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Carol Gladsjo Special Use Authorization 360-436-1155 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Reauthorize special use permits for land based outfitters for the next ten years.
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. Mt. Baker-Squalmie National Forest.
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Communications Use Lease - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Eric Ozog Renewals Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 360-691-4396 CE [email protected] Description: Renew communications use leases for five existing communications sites, one on the Darrington Ranger District and 4 on Skykomish. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, King, Snohomish. LEGAL - Segelsen NE 1/4 sec 30, T33N, R9E: Maloney SW1/4 sec 36, T26N, R11E; Sobieski NE 1/4 sec 12, T25N, R11E; Upper Skyline NE1.4 sec 11, T26N, R14E; Lower Skyline NE1/4 sec 14, T26N, R14E. Segelsen Ridge on Darrington RD, Maloney Mountain, Sobieski Mountain, and Skyline Ridge on Skykomish RD.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Glacier/Skykomish - Land ownership management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 04/2008 Don Gay Conveyances. Est. Scoping Start 04/2007 360-856-5700 CE [email protected] Description: Sale of a residence in the town of Glacier and the south compound of the Skykomish Ranger District
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King, Whatcom. LEGAL - T39N, R7E, section 6 and T26N, R11E, section 27. Glacier, Washington and Skykomish, Washington.
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Darrington Houses Sale - Land ownership management In Progress: Expected:06/2007 07/2007 Scott Lynn CE Scoping Start 03/13/2006 425-417-0747 [email protected] Description: Sale of residences to tribe or public
Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N, R9E, Sec 14. Darrington Ranger Station administrative compound. Decline Commercial Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:12/2007 04/2008 Phyllis Reed EA Scoping Start 06/15/2005 360-436-1155 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 09/2007 Description: Commercial thin in matrix and late successional reserve.
Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N, R10E, S 22, 23, 26, 27. Area is about 4-5 miles east of Darrington, just to the northwest of Decline Creek and accessed by Road 2430..
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Mt Loop Byway Trailhead - Facility management Completed Actual: 05/15/2007 10/2007 Carol Gladsjo Enhancement 360-436-1155 EA [email protected] Description: Expansion of the Lake 22 and Perry Creek/Dickerman Trailheads to provide sufficient, safe parking.
Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T30N R8E Section 23 and T30N R10E Sections 22,26. Along the Mt. Loop Scenic Byway in the Verlot area at Lake 22, Perry Creek, and Dickerman Trails. Pacific Crest National Scenic - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Dawn Erickson Trail Repair Upper Suiattle Vally Scoping Start 01/19/2007 360-436-1155 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2007 Description: Repair and relocation of the Pacific Crest Trail using motorized equipment
Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T31N, R13E; T31N, R14E. In Glacier Peak wilderness upper Suiattle valley. Skaglund Road 18 Reciprocal - Road management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 10/2007 Eric Ozog Easement Exchange - Special use management Scoping Start 05/15/2002 360-691-4396 CE [email protected] Description: Exchange easements between the Forest Service (FS) and Steve Skaglund o 0,8 miles of Forest Road 18. Mr. Skaglund would be granted easement on the road from milepost 0.0 to 0.5, and the FS easement on the road from milepost 0.5 to 0.8. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N, R8E, Section 1 and T32N, R9E, Section 6. The Segelsen Road 18 begins from the County owned Swede Heaven Road, approximately 1.7 miles north of State Route 530 (at Whitehorse) and approximately 8 miles northwest of Darrington.. Snohomish County Waldheim - Road management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 06/2008 Eric Ozog Slide Repair and Easement - Special use management Scoping Start 02/01/2007 360-691-4396 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 08/2007 Description: Snohomish County Public Works proposed to construct a rock buttress to stabilize a slide area below the Mountain Loop Highway at Milepost 20 and also obtain right of way easement for section of County maintained road. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T30N R9E Section 23. Approximately 20 miles east of Granite Falls on the Mountain Loop Highway near Camp Silverton.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Waldheim Slide Upper Slope - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2006 07/2006 Eric Ozog Repair 2006 Scoping Start 05/08/2006 360-691-4396 CE [email protected] Description: Stabilize and eroding upper slope area to protect the Mt. Loop Highway near milepost 20. Includes excavating and removing eroded material below the road and replacing with a riprap embankment that would occupy about 1 acres of NFS land. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T30N, R9E, SW 1/4 Sec 23. Mt. Loop Highway at milepost 20. White Chuck Road 23 Repair - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Jesse Plumage EA 425-744-3285 [email protected] Description: Proposed repair of flood-damaged sites on the White Chuck Road 23, which is part of a road system that allows access to four major trailheads that lead to trails in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, matrix land, and late successional reserve. Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T31N, R11E, Sec 16, 17, 18; T33N, R11E, Sec 32. White Chuck Rd 23 is located on the south side of the White Chuck River from its junction with the Mountain Loop Hwy. Accesses LSR and matrix lands.. White Chuck Trail Flood - Facility management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2007 07/2007 Dawn Erickson Repairs Est. Scoping Start 11/2006 360-436-1155 CE [email protected] Description: Relocation of 4 miles of the White Chuck Trail using motorized equipment in the wilderness.
Location: UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T30N, R13E, S 1, 12, 13; T30N, R14E, S 19, 30. Upper White Chuck valley.
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bacon Creek Easement - Road management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 01/2008 Don Gay CE - Special use management Scoping Start 09/08/2005 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Easement for access to a private property inholding adjacent to Bacon Creek
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit. LEGAL - T36NR11ES8. Bacon Creek Drainage, east of Marblemount WA.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bacon Creek Roads Erosion - Watershed management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2008 06/2008 Don Gay Control Est. Scoping Start 09/2007 360-856-5700 CE [email protected] Description: Replace and add additional culverts, and construct waterbars on Forest Roads 1060 and 1062.
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit, Whatcom. LEGAL - T36NR11ES4-9,16 and 17, T37NR11ES31and32.. Upper Skagit River watershed, adjacent to North Cascades National Park. Baker Lake Blow Down Salvage - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 07/2008 Don Gay CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 360-856-5700 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Harvest of timber on 68 acres and reforestation of 28 acres in the Baker River Watershed.
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township 37 north, Range 8 east, Section 35.. Within > mile of the boundary of the National Forest in the Baker River watershed. Approximately seven miles north of the town of Concrete access by the Baker Lake Road. . Baker Lake Entrance Station - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2007 06/2008 Don Gay CE - Facility management Scoping Start 12/31/2004 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Entrance kiosk for Baker Lake basin, which is heavily used for recreation
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - T35NR8ES35. Baker Lake Road 11, just past forest boundary. Cascades Roads Erosion - Watershed management Completed Actual: 09/26/2006 10/2007 Don Gay Control 09/26/2006 360-856-5700 CE [email protected] Description: Upgrade culverts on roads 1540, 1520, and 1570, remove unstable sidecast, and install rock-lined waterbars.
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit. LEGAL - T35N, R12E, S8, 14- 16, 35. T34N, R12E, S1, 2, 11.. Marble, Sibley, and Kindy Creeks in the Cascade River Drainage. South of North Cascades National Park..
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Glacier Recreation Residence - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 01/2008 Don Gay Permit Reissuance Scoping Start 06/26/2005 360-856-5700 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuing special use permits for three recreation residences in the town of Glacier, Washington
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. Town of Glacier, Washington.
Heliotrope/Schriber's Toilets - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Don Gay CE Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Replace toilets at the Heliotrope Ridge and Schriber's Meadow Trailheads and Douglas-fir Campground.
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - T.38N., R.7E., Section 9 and T37N., R.8E., Section 7. The Heliotrope trailhead is in Glacier Creek, which is accessed by the Mount Baker Scenic Byway (SR 542). The Schiber's Meadow trailhead is located at the southern base of Mount Baker.. Hosrshoe Cove Erosion Control - Heritage resource Developing Proposal Expected:03/2007 05/2007 Don Gay CE management Est. Scoping Start 01/2007 360-856-5700 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Approximately 150 cubic yards of cobble (rock) will be used to reduced bank erosion occurring at the edge of the Baker Reservoir at Horseshoe Cove Campground. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - T.37N, R.9E, Sections 19 and 20.. Horseshoe Cove Campground, which is located at the southwest end of Upper Baker Reservoir in Whatcom County.. Mount Baker Ski Area Helipad - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 08/2007 Don Gay CE Scoping Start 02/26/2007 Actual: 04/17/2007 360-856-5700 04/17/2007 [email protected] Description: Construction of a helipad adjacent to the ski area parking lot at White Salmon.
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - T39N, R9E, S20.. Mount Baker Ski Area. North end of the White Salmon parking lot..
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Park Service Radio Sites - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Don Gay CE Scoping Start 02/09/2006 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: The North Cascades National Park is proposing to improve its radio coverage by adding communication equipment at three Forest Service communication sites and one Forest Service administrative compound. A swath of trees on a Leonard's Ridge. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit, Whatcom. LEGAL - T39N, R9E, S20; T40N, R7E S29; T34N, R8E, S4; T35N, R7E, S12. Mount Baker Ski Area and West Church Mountain (east of Bellingham WA), Leonard's Ridge and Baker River Compound (west of Concrete, WA). Razorhone Bridge - Road management Completed Actual: 09/26/2006 06/2007 Don Gay CE 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Replace two bridges on road 3070.
Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - T39N, R9E, S5 and 6. East of Bellingham, Washington in the Upper North Fork Nooksack River drainage.. Skiyou Island Bridge - Road management Completed Actual: 06/27/2005 07/2005 Don Gay CE 360-856-5700 [email protected] Description: Construct new or reconstruct existing bridge spanning Skiyou Slough to provide access for completing restoration of recent land acquisition. Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit. LEGAL - T35N,R5E,Sec.21. Skiyou Slough in Skagit County.
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest North Bend Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District)
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest North Bend Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Denny Creek Recreation - Special use management Completed Actual: 06/05/2007 01/2009 Don Davison Residence Permit Reissuance - Watershed management 425-888-1421 CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] - Heritage resource management - Recreation management Description: This project would authorize continued recreation residence use of the 21 cabins located in the Denny Creek Tract for a 20-year period beginning January 1, 2009 with no change to the current authorized use. Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - Section 8, T22N, R11E. The project is located in the Denny Creek drainage of the South Fork Snoqualmie River watershed, approximately 20 miles east of North Bend, WA.. Denny Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Doug Schrenk CE Scoping Start 06/05/2007 425-888-1421 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2007 Description: Denny Salvage includes approximately one acre of blown down trees. Approximately 50 mbf would be salvaged utilizing a ground based logging system. All undamaged trees with secure root systems would be left. Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - SE < of Section 12, T22N, R10E.. This area is located in the South Fork Snoqualmie River watershed, immediately adjacent to and between Interstate 90 and Forest Road 58 (Denny Creek Road).. I-90 Corridor Thin - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:03/2008 07/2008 Doug Schrenk EA Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 425-888-1421 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Commercially thin approximately 338 acres in the I-90 Corridor within the Snoqualmie Ranger District. About 4.3 mmbf would be thinned from 14 units. This project would reconfigure units returned unthinned in the cancelled I- 90 II Timber Sale Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - Section 1, T21N, R9E, and Sections 5-7, 9-11, and 14-16, T21N, R10E. The project analysis area is located 10-15 miles southeast of North Bend, Washington adjacent to Interstate 90, within the South Fork Snoqualmie River watershed.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest North Bend Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Mt. Washington Trail Project - Road management Completed Actual: 04/27/2007 04/2007 Doug Schrenk CE - Recreation management 425-888-1421 [email protected] Description: Construct a 0.9 mile hiker trail to Mt. Washington (0.4 mi on NFS land), construct about 1.1 miles of multi-use trail connecting the Olallie Trail to Rd 9023 to provide trail loop opportunity off the Iron Horse Trail, close 4.4 miles of road. Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T22N, R9E, Sections 4-5 and T23N, R9E, Section 33. Change Creek drainage of the SF Snoqualmie River Watershed; approximately 6 miles SE of North Bend,WA. Pratt River Trail Reconstruction - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 10/2007 Don Davison EA Scoping Start 05/07/2002 425-888-1421 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 07/2007 Description: Reconstruction of the first 3-miles of the Pratt River Trail
Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T24N R10E Section 21, 28-31. Within the Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie River watersheds approximately 12 miles northest of North Bend, Wa by Forest Road 56.. Road 52 Salvage - Forest products In Progress: Expected:08/2007 09/2007 Doug Schrenk CE Scoping Start 06/05/2007 425-888-1421 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2007 Description: Approximately 200-300 thousand board feet (mbf) of blown down, damaged and root sprung trees would be salvaged, from 7 acress utilizing ground based (immediately adjacent to the road) and skyline logging systems. Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - NE < of Section 34, T20N, R11E.. The blown down trees are located in the Green River watershed, immediately adjacent to and over Forest Road 52 (about 300 feet of road length has trees blown down over it)..
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest North Bend Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Snoqualmie Lake Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 09/2007 Bill Sobieralski Reconstruction Scoping Start 05/26/2006 425-888-1421 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruction and maintenance of the Snoqualmie Lake Trail
Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T24N R12E Sections 10, 15-17. The Snoqualmie Lake Trail is located within the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River watershed, approximately 12.5 miles northeast of North Bend, WA. It is accessed by the Middle Fork Road 56.. Snoqualmie Pass Summer - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 01/2009 Don Davison Home Tract Permit Reissuance Scoping Start 06/30/2005 425-888-1421 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to authorize continued recreation residence use of the 14 cabins located in the Snoqualmie Pass Tract for a 20-year period beginning January 1, 2009 with no change to the current authorized use. Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - S4, T22N, R11E. The proposed project is located at Snoqualmie Pass within the Snoqulamie Ranger District administraitve area. Snoqualmie Pass Utility District - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 09/2007 Donnie Maks Permit Amendment Est. Scoping Start 05/2007 360-825-6585 ext 214 CE [email protected] Description: The project would extend water & sewer lines along Forest Service Road 4832 from the I-90 Hyak interchange for approximately 3,000 feet. The new lines would stop before reaching Gold Creek. Lines would be laid within the existing road right of way. Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 15, T22N, R11E. The project is located in the existing right of way of Road 4832 near Snoqualmie Pass area. South Fork Snoqualmie Road - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2007 09/2007 Doug Schrenk Storage/Decommissioning and - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 05/2007 425-888-1421 Trail Construction - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants [email protected] EA - Recreation management Description: Road conversion to multi-use trails for hikers, stock & mountain bikes. Some new trail construction is proposed to connect roads converted to trail. Reduction of Road maintenance levels from level 2 to 1 & decommission of connected roads as needed Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T23N R9E Section 24, T22N, R9 and 10E. I-90 corridor from approximately exit 38 to exit 47 and Granite Creek road system in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Watershed within the Snoqualmie Ranger District.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest North Bend Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) The Summit at Snoqualmie - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2007 06/2008 Sean Wetterberg Pass, Proposed Master DEIS NOA in Federal Register 425-744-3403 Development Plan 12/31/2005 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2007 Description: Proposed upgrade, relocation, development of facilities at the ski areas at Snoqualmie Pass. Portions located on NFS lands (and on the Okanogan/Wenatchee NF). Minor Forest Plan amendment plus small expansion of the permit area is proposed. Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T22N, R11E, Sec 4,8,16,20,21-23; T23N, R11E, Sec 29,33. Snoqualmie Pass, off I-90, S Fork Snoqualmie Watershed on MBS, Yakima Watershed on OKN/WEN. Tinkham Discovery Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 08/2007 Stephanie Swain CE Scoping Start 03/19/2007 360-825-6585 [email protected] Description: Building an interpretive loop trail that involves trail construction, wet area bridging, four elevated viewing platforms, construction of 25 vehicle traihead parking with emenities, and construction of connector trails Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T22N, R10E, Section 28. Accessed from I-90 at Exit 42. Project is located adjacent to the east end of the Tinkham Campground. WSDOT I-90 Avalanche Control - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 11/2007 Donnie Maks Permit Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 05/2007 360-825-6585 ext 214 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of a special use permit to WSDOT to allow them to complete needed snow avalanche control for I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass. Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T22N R11E Section 5. I-90 corridor near Snoqualmie Pass. WSDOT I-90 Road Sanding - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 09/2007 Donnie Maks Stockpile Permit Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 06/2007 360-825-6585 ext 214 CE [email protected] Description: Reissuance of a permit to WSDOT to stockpile sand on NFSL for winter sanding of I-90
Location: UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T22N R10E Section 14. Adjacent to I-90, near exit 47.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Skykomish Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Alpine Baldy Trail Project - Road management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 10/2007 Barry Gall CE - Recreation management Est. Scoping Start 07/2007 360-677-2414, ext. 636 [email protected] Description: The proposed project includes construction of a trailhead at the junction of Rds 6066/6067, a 10 mi. mt. bike/hiker loop trail via Alpine Baldy, road-to-trail conversions on Rds 6066 & 6067, & a 1.6 mi. hiker trail (Harlan Saddle to E. Beckler Peak). Location: UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T26N, R12E, Sections 14-16 and 20-23. Adjacent to Highway 2 within the Tye River wateshed, approximately four miles east of Skylomish, WA. Horseshoe Tunnel Trail Plan - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2008 05/2008 Tom Davis CE Est. Scoping Start 05/2007 425-744-3260 [email protected] Description: Construction of 1.5 mile long hiker only trail from Martin Creek Trailhead to Kelley Creek Trail, via the Horseshoe Tunnel portals. Location: UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - Sections 13 and 24, T26N, R12E. Adjacent to SR 2 in the Tye River watershed approximately 7 miles east of Skykomish WA. Lowe Creek Owners' - Special use management Completed Actual: 05/18/2007 05/2007 Eric Ozog Association Easement 360-691-4396 CE [email protected] Description: Grant easement to Lowe Creek Owner's Association for an existing residential driveway, Skykomish Ranger District. Location: UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Section 20, T26N, R11E. The driveway is accessed from Forest Road 6030 at milepost 0.3.. Miller River Recreation - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 01/2009 Don Davison Residence Permit Reissuance Scoping Start 06/30/2005 425-888-1421 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to authorize continued recreation residence use of the 7 cabins located in the Miller River Tract for a 20-year period beginning January 1, 2009 with no change to the current authorized use. Location: UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - Section 4, T23N, R11E. The summer home tract is located within the Miller River watershed on the Skykomish Ranger District.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Skykomish Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region WSDOT SR 2 Avalanche - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2007 09/2007 Eric Ozog Control Permit Renewal Est. Scoping Start 06/2007 360-691-4396 CE [email protected] Description: Renewal of expired permit to WSDOT to allow snow avalanche control on SR 2
Location: UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - Section s 14-16, 21, 27, and 28, T26N, 13E. SR 2 from Tunnel Creek to Stevens Pass. WSDOT SR2 Road Sand - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2007 09/2007 Donnie Maks Stockpile Site Permit Scoping Start 08/01/2004 360-825-6585 ext 214 Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: Reissuance of a permit to WSDOT to stockpile sand for winter sanding of SR 2 on NFSL
Location: UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T26N R13E Section 28. The stockpile site is located adjacent to SR 2 near Scenic Creek on the Skykomish Ranger District.
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest White River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Evans Creek ORV Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2008 11/2008 Stephanie Swain Plan Scoping Start 03/21/2007 360-825-6585 EA Est. 215 Comment Period Legal [email protected] Notice 05/2008 Description: Assess and evaluate current site conditions and identify and prioritize restoration areas; develop a sustainable carrying capacity; develop a management plan; and develop a monitoring plan for the ORV area Location: UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pierce. LEGAL - T17N, R7E, Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16-21, 29 and 30. Travel west on Highway 410 from Enumclaw to Junction with SR 165, Turn onto and follow SR 165 approximately 17.5 miles to the entrance of Evans Creek ORV area .
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest White River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Greenwater Elk Forage Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:11/2007 09/2008 Sonny Paz CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 07/05/2005 425-888-1421 [email protected] Description: Convert about 300 acres of conifer stands within the Greenwater River watershed to permanent elk/deer forage.
Location: UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King, Pierce. LEGAL - T19N R10E Sections 19, 21, 23, 31. Off Road 70 in the lower Greenwater River watershed, within the White River portion of the Snoqualmie Ranger District. Greenwater Spring Chinook - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2007 07/2007 Tyler Patterson Acclimation Pond Construction Scoping Start 10/26/2006 425-888-1421 Project [email protected] CE Description: Construction of an earthen pond (~100' x 50' x 4') to provide rearing capacity for up to 2000,000 spring chinook fingerlings Location: UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pierce. LEGAL - Section 25, T19N, R10E. Project site is adjacent to the Greenwater River (RM 11.0) just downstream of the confluence with George Creek along Road 7031.. Loop Road Water Association - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:11/2007 11/2007 Donnie Maks #2 Permit Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 09/2007 360-825-6585 ext 214 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a new well and water transmissionline permit too recreation residence association whose permit has expired
Location: UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pierce. LEGAL - Section 3, T17n, R10E. Within the Silver Springs summer home tract in the Upper White River watershed. Loop Road Water Association - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2007 10/2007 Donnie Maks Permit Reissuance Est. Scoping Start 09/2007 360-825-6585 ext 214 CE [email protected] Description: Issue a new surface water withdrawal and water transmission line permit to a recreation residence association whose permit has expired Location: UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pierce. LEGAL - Sectopm 34. T18N, R10E. 1.5 miles north of Mt. Rainier National Park boundary within the the Silver Creek summer homes tract.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest White River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Silver Creek Dam Removal - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2007 08/2007 Sonny Paz CE Scoping Start 05/10/2007 425-888-1421 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Remove top stringers of existing impassable dam on Silver Creek to improve fish migration.
Location: UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T18N, R10E, Section 34. Silver Creek near mouth along Hwy 410 near Crystal Mountain Blvd.. White River Recreational - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2007 01/2009 Don Davison Residence Permit Reissuance - Heritage resource Scoping Start 06/30/2005 425-888-1421 CE management [email protected] - Recreation management Description: To reissue special use permits to 183 recreational residences on the White River Ranger District
Location: UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pierce. LEGAL - S 4, T17N, R10E and S 3, T17N, R10E; S 34, T18N, R10E; S 8, T18N, R10E. The proposed project includes three recreation residence tracts adjacent to Highway 410 in the Upper White River watershed.
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