Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2016 to 09/30/2016 Gifford Pinchot 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
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Cowlitz Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2015 Goat Mountain Hardrock - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:12/2016 01/2017 Erica Taecker Prospecting Permit Comment Period Public Notice 360-497-1136 Applications 02/18/2016 [email protected] EA Description: Please proceed directly to the BLM project page at http://stg.or.blm.gov/or/programs/minerals/prospecting/ for *UPDATED* comment and contact information. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46996 Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - The permit area is within portions of sections 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, and 19 of Township 10 N, Range 6 East, Willamette Meridian, Skamania County, WA. The project area is located on and adjacent to the south facing slope of Goat Mountain. These lands are next to and extend northeast from the boundary of Mt St Helens National Volcanic Monument. 2016 Priority 1 Flood Damage - Road management Completed Actual: 05/17/2016 07/2016 Ruth Tracy Site Repairs 360-891-5112 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Repair four road segments that were damaged during the December flood event and within the roadway area. The roadway is defined as the portion of the road within the limits of excavation and embankment, and includes the road shoulder. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49485 Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Roads 2500000 milepost 12, 2513000 milepost 0.1, 260000 milepost 8.0 and 260000 milepost 8.1. 2016 Priority 2 Flood Damage - Road management Completed Actual: 06/28/2016 07/2016 Ruth Tracy Site Repairs 360-891-5112 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Repair eight road segments that were damaged during the December flood event and within the roadway area. The roadway is defined as the portion of the road within the limits of excavation and embankment, and includes the road shoulder. Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis, Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lewis and Skamania Counties, Washington.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Cowlitz Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 7A Meadows Complex Mardon - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 01/26/2016 03/2016 John Jakubowski Skipper Restoration - Watershed management 360-497-1131 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reverse the trend of conifer encroachment and expand the area of potential habitat for Mardon Skipper, a sensitive butterfly. Remove conifer cover in and between the stringer meadows by cutting, piling, burning and girdling. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47934 Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania, Yakima. LEGAL - Township 10N Range 10E, Sections 13, 14, 21 (W.M.). Meadow complex east and north of Midway Meadows as well as near the end of Forest Road 5603042 on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Burley Mountain Dormitory at - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Elizabeth Robinson Cispus Learning Center Scoping Start 10/01/2008 859-745-3151 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] ed.us *UPDATED* Notice 07/2016 Description: Construction of a facility consisting of 20 sleeping rooms and one meeting room for the teachers near the center of campus Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29580 Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis. LEGAL - Sec. 17 and Sec. 18, T. 11 N., R. 8 E., W.M. The project area is located at the Cispus Learning Center approximately eight miles southeast of Randle, WA along Forest Road 2300. DUPLICATE of Pinchot Partners - Vegetation management Cancelled N/A N/A Phoebe Patterson Restoration Project Units 10 (other than forest products) 360-497-1105 and 17 [email protected] EA Description: Decision Notice for two Units Ommitted Accidentally from the Previous Decision Notice of the balance of the *UPDATED* project. Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cowlitz River watershed near Packwood, WA on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Lewis County.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Cowlitz Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region North Fork Campground - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 06/28/2016 07/2016 Erica Taecker Sanitation Harvest (other than forest products) 360-497-1136 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Commercial harvest of approx. 50 MBF of Doug-fir and hemlock, and subsequent replanting with resistant tree species, is proposed to address 2.5 acre root rot infestation inside a campground. No road construction is proposed. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48276 Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis. LEGAL - T11N, R8E, Section 11, W.M., Lewis County, WA. Approximately 10 air miles southeast of Randle, WA, reached by Forest Road 2300. Pinchot Partners Restoration - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 05/05/2011 06/2012 Brittany Zapata Project Units 10 and 17 (other than forest products) 360-891-5117 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Decision Notice for Two Thinning Units accidentally omitted from the previous Decision Notice (9/2/2010) for the balance of the project's activities. Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis. Upper Cowlitz River watershed near Packwood, WA on the Cowlitz Ranger District. Silver Creek Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2016 09/2016 Erica Taecker EA - Watershed management Comment Period Public Notice 360-497-1136 [email protected] *UPDATED* 12/01/2015 Description: The intent of this project is to commercially thin trees from forested stands of 40-125 years of age in the Silver Creek subwatershed north of Randle, WA. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45850 Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis. LEGAL - T14N R7E, T13N R7E, T13N R8E, Willamette Meridian, Lewis County, WA. The Silver Creek subwatershed is just northeast of Randle, WA and includes areas around Forest Roads 75, 47, 85, and west of Forest Road 63.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than R6 - Pacific Northwest Region one District)
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than R6 - Pacific Northwest Region one District) Ape Cave Interpretive Site - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 William Uyesugi Improvement Projects Scoping Start 10/09/2015 360-449-7828 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 12/2015 Description: Actions being considered to address the impacts associated with increasing visitor use and after-hours vandalism include installation of cave gates, establishment of defined hours of operation and implementation of nightly and off-season closures. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47980 Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located NE of Amboy, WA, just north of Yale and Swift Reservoirs. The legal land description is T7N, R5E, Sections 5 and 8, Willamette Meridian. Coldwater Lake Aquatic - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2015 07/2015 Kevin Senderak Invasive Species Treatment - Watershed management Scoping Start 03/04/2015 360-497-1136 CE [email protected] Description: Hand pulling of Eurasion milfoil invasive weed at the outlet of Coldwater Lake. The area is accessible from boat or established foot paths. No vegetation clearing or trail construction is necessary for this project. Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Cowlitz. LEGAL - T10N, R4E, SE 1/4, Section 35; W.M. Outlet of Coldwater Lake, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Coldwater Lake Campsite - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lisa Romano Development 859-745-3176 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposed designation of backcountry campsites around perimeter of Coldwater Lake to be used by paddlers, hikers, outfitter-guides, and educational groups. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44365 Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Skamania County, WA, Sections 29, 30, 31 of T10N R5E; Section 36 of T10N R4E; Sections 1 and 2 of T9N R4E, W.M.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than R6 - Pacific Northwest Region one District) Devil's Elbow Bypass Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2016 05/2016 Brittany Zapata CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 360-891-5117 [email protected] Description: The purpose of the project is to create a 0.33-mile bypass Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48535 Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Township 9N Section 9, Range 5E. Traverses approx. 0.33 miles over hill at Devil's Elbow section of Boundary Trail #1. Fossil Creek Bridge - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 06/2011 William Uyesugi CE Scoping Start 07/08/2009 360-449-7828 [email protected] Description: Construct a new bridge on the Fossil Creek Trail where it crosses Coldsprings Creek (currently a ford is in place).
Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - T8N, R4E, SE of Section 15. The Fossil Creek Trail where it crosses the Coldsprings Creek. Kalama Non-Stock - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lisa Romano Campground 859-745-3176 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal for creation of a low-development campground at two sites near Forest Road 81 to provide non-stock campers with tent and trailer camping opportunities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44368 Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The south side of Mt. St. Helens along Forest Road 8122 and 8120-420. SE1/4 Sec 26, T. 8 N., R. 4 E., WM; SW1/4 Sec 26, T8N, R 4E, WM; NE1/4 Sec 33, T.8N., R4E., WM. Science and Learning Center at - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2015 05/2015 Brittany Zapata Coldwater Camp Objection Period Legal Notice 360-891-5117 EA 12/20/2014 [email protected] Description: An ADA accessible campground project located at the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42664 Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Science and Learning Center at Coldwater.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than R6 - Pacific Northwest Region one District) Siouxon Trailhead Restrooms - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 06/2011 William Uyesugi CE Scoping Start 07/08/2009 360-449-7828 [email protected] Description: Construct a new restroom at the SiouxonTrailhead.
Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. Siouxon Trailhead parking area on the SE side of Mount St. Helens. Swift Thin - Forest products Completed Actual: 02/03/2016 07/2016 Brittany Zapata EA 360-891-5117 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Commercial thinning of conifers using ground based equipment, skyline/cable, and potentially helicopter logging systems, construction of temporary roads, landings, and skid trails. Early seral creation on 200 acres may also be considered. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44133 Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Swift Thin is located east and south of Swift Reservoir in the Lewis River watershed, within the Mount St. Helens Ranger District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Volunteer Campsite Toilets - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2011 06/2011 William Uyesugi CE Scoping Start 07/08/2009 360-449-7828 [email protected] Description: Install toilets, tent pads, yurt pads, and campfire circles at Coldwater Ridge and Cascade Peaks to provide for the needs of a growing volunteer workforce on Mount St Helens. Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. Coldwater Ridge bunkhouse area on the west side of MSH and Cascade Peaks Volunteer Campsite area just south of Cascade Peaks.
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mt Adams Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mt Adams Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Cougar Creek Salvage - Forest products Completed Actual: 05/16/2016 04/2017 Ben Hoppus CE - Vegetation management 509-395-3405 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - Land acquisition Description: The salvage of dead and dying trees on 250 acres of the area burned by the Cougar Creek Fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48150 Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Adams Ranger District within the White Salmon River watershed. Lower Trout Creek Habitat - Land management planning Completed Actual: 06/06/2016 08/2016 Erin Black Improvement 509-395-3411 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The project involves acquiring approximately 100 trees, stockpiling at least some of them, and ultimately placing them into Trout Creek and along its floodplain. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47944 Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lower Trout Creek. Smith Butte Research Natural - Special area management Completed Actual: 12/07/2015 12/2015 Andrea Ruchty Area Establishment 509-395-3414 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This proposal would officially establish the Smith Butte Research Natural Area (RNA). It is currently proposed in the Gifford Pinchot Land and Resource Management Plan and has been effectively treated as an RNA since 1990. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=11057 Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - S. 20, T. 7 N, R. 11 E, W.M. Smith Butte, southeast of Mount Adams.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest Mt Adams Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Upper White Salmon Vegetation - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2017 07/2017 Erin Black Project - Fuels management Scoping Start 04/01/2016 541-352-6002 ext. 634 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Notice 09/2016 Description: The proposal includes commercial thinning of both young plantations and older stands with high tree mortality from insect and disease, prescribed burning, fuel break maintenance along Forest Road 82, fuel reduction treatments and tree planting. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=49273 Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - T7N, R10E, and T7N, R11E Willamette Meridian. The project is located in three subwatersheds (Headwaters of the White Salmon River, Gotchen Creek, and Morrison Creek) all north of Trout Lake, WA on the Mt. Adams Ranger District.
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