Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2016 to 03/31/2016 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) Aquatic Invasive Species order - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2015 01/2016 James Capurso EA Comment Period Public Notice 208-557-5780 08/12/2015 [email protected] Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species on all Forests in R6. Public involvement is targeted for the Umatilla, Willamette, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot, and Colville NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47350 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. Order will apply to all Forests in Region 6, however targeted scoping is with the Umatilla, Gifford Pinchot, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Willamette and Colville NFs public scoping lists.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forestwide Invasive Species - Vegetation management On Hold N/A N/A Brigitte Ranne EIS (other than forest products) 509-682-4941 EIS [email protected] Description: Invasive species treatment through integrated weed management methods.
Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - forestwide.
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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:09/2015 12/2015 Jennifer Zbyszewski EA - Road management Notice of Initiation 12/22/2014 509-996-4021 Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 04/2015 Description: Designate roads/trails/areas open to motorized vehicle use outside of wilderness consistent with Travel Management Rule. Roads/trails/areas not designated as open would be closed to motorized use. Project does not address over-the-snow motorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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. 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. Sno-tel Sites - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2014 10/2014 Esther Woodward CE Scoping Start 04/23/2009 509-826-3070 [email protected] Description: Issue a Special Use Permit to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for 29 existing snow survey (hydrometeorology sites) sites located on National Forest System land. Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. Various sites on the Okanogan-Wenatchee NF near the Cascade Mountain crest.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Box Canyon Trail - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:12/2014 04/2015 Paul Willard CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2014 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. 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. Lake Chelan Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Paul Willard Prince Creek Dock Scoping Start 03/13/2014 307-326-2525 Replacement [email protected] CE Description: Remove and replace the old (slowly sinking) cedar log floating dock (old 65 feet x 9 feet) with new HDPE enclosed floats that support a 17 foot x 67 foot dock designed to accommodate ferry docking on one side and public docking on the other side. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26135 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Section 31, T31N, R19E. Prince Creek Campground, along Lake Chelan north shore. Meadow Creek Reroute: - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2014 09/2014 Paul Willard Lakeshore Trail #1247 Scoping Start 03/13/2014 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] Description: Reconstruct and construct approximately 2500 feet of trail, install a footlog (bridge) across Meadow Creek on the Lakeshore Trail #1247 to repair flash flood damage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43296 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T31N, R18E, Section 2. Lakeshore Trail on the north shore of Lake Chelan.
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 Cascade Crest Endurance Run - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 05/2016 Kimberly Larned CE Scoping Start 12/21/2015 509-852-1062 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issue a mult-yr special use permit authorizing the annual Cascade Crest Endurance Run on existing FS roads and trails. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48426 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Various sections, T21N R13E, T20-22N R12E,and T21-22N R11E. FS trails (Silver Creek basin, west shore of Lk Kachess, Mt. Catherine south to Blowout Mtn, northeast through Big Creek to Easton. Ferris Hard Rock Mining - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 JoAnne Homuth CE Scoping Start 07/08/2014 509-852-1032 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize miner's proposal to mine underground with hand tools in an existing adit. Access is via user-built ATV trail, which miner will close and restore when finished. Ore removed in 5-gallon buckets, for processing off- Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44956 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 30, T. 21 N., R. 18 E., W.M. Cougar Gulch off of FS Rd. 9718-118. Sons of Norway Sno-Cat Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 01/2016 Kimberly Larned and Parking Scoping Start 12/21/2015 509-852-1062 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Sons of Norway has requested authorization to park a Sno-Cat on National Forest System Land at Crystal Springs SnoPark, and to drive it FS Roads 5400 and 5400-314 to access the Trollhaugen clubhouse. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48422 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 22, T. 21 N., R. 12 E., W.M. vicinity of Crystal Springs SnoPark.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Southern Star Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 JoAnne Homuth Operation Scoping Start 03/20/2007 509-852-1032 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 04/2016 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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:06/2016 07/2016 John Agar EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 03/28/2014 509-852-1061 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public - Fuels management Notice 02/2016 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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. Taneum 25K & 50K Trail Run - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 05/2016 Kimberly Larned CE Scoping Start 12/21/2015 509-852-1062 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Issue a new special use permit for a multi-year term to the Bellingham Trail Running Club, authorizing the annual Taneum 25K & 50K Trail Run Event. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48427 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Various sections, T. 19 N., R. 15 E., and T. 19 N., R. 14 E., W.M. FS Trails in the Taneum Creek Watershed (beginning and ending Taneum Junction).
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Upper Yakima Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Patricia GarveyDarda EA - Forest products 509-852-1029 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) s - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Watershed restoration project. Forest commercial and pre-commercial thinning designed to accelerate old growth forest structure, watershed restoration, road obliteration, and road to trail conversion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28062 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T. 21 N., R. 12-13 E., and T. 22 N., R. 12-13 E. Upper Yakima Watershed. WSDOT Cabin Creek Staging - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/23/2015 04/2016 Kimberly Larned and Stockpiling 509-852-1062 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Washington State Department of Transportation requested authorization to seasonally use the Cabin Creek SnoPark for staging of equipment and materials related to the I-90 Project. Use would only occur between April 15 and October 1. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48424 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 10, T. 21 N., R. 12 E., W.M. Cabin Creek SnoPark. WSDOT Wetland Mitigation - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/23/2015 01/2016 Kimberly Larned CE 509-852-1062 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: As required mitigation for the I-90 Project, Washington State Department of Transportation needs authorization to implement wetland mitigation at 3 locations on NF System land. Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit authorizing work. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48412 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 1, T. 21 N., R. 11 E., and Sec. 10, T. 21 N., R. 12 E., W.M. 3 separate locations: Resort Creek, Townsend Creek, and Old Sunset Highway.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Wish Poosh Hazard Tree - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Pam Novitzky Management - Forest products Scoping Start 07/20/2015 509-852-1070 EA - Facility management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 02/2016 Description: Forest Service proposes to initially remove approximately 400 hazard trees infected with Annosus root disease, in Wish Poosh Campground. Then a 10-year vegetation management plan for annual hazard tree removal will be implemented. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47398 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 28, T. 21 N., R. 14 E., W.M. East shore of Lake Cle Elum, approximate 10 miles northwest of Roslyn, WA.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Entiat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Crum Canyon Forest - Fuels management Completed Actual: 12/17/2015 07/2016 Aaron Rowe Restoration 509-784-1511 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project would protect and promote large diameter trees and forested habitats through the removal small diameter trees and prescribed burning. It would reduce potential wildlife intensities in areas surrounding Wildland Urban Interface. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46833 Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is approximately 3 miles northwest of Entiat, Washington. Mills Canyon Wildfire - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 03/2016 Jamie Cannon Revegetation (other than forest products) Scoping Start 08/19/2015 509-784-1511 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Plant Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and bitterbrush to re-establish conifer and shrub habitat in areas affected by the Mills Canyon Wildfire. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48066 Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N R20E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and T25N R20E, Sections 8, 15, 17, 26, 27, 33, 34. Mills Canyon, located approximately 4 miles southwest of Entiat, Washington. The legal description is T24N R20E, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and T25N R20E, Sections 8, 15, 17, 26, 27, 33, 34.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Entiat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Stillwaters / Stormy Fish Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2016 08/2016 Eric Johnson Improvement Scoping Start 12/10/2014 907-772-5969 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 09/2015 Description: The purpose of the project is to improve aquatic habitat within the Entiat River. Placement of large woody material an reconnection of the Signal Peak side channel will promote continued improvement in aquatic and riparian conditions. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47684 Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R19E, Sections 19, 29 and 33 and T27N R19E, Sections 10, 11, 14 and 15. River Mile 20 to 28, plus the Preston Pit area. Tillicum Watershed Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2016 06/2016 Peter Wier EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 07/22/2015 509-784-4624 (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Fuels management Notice 09/2015 - Watershed management - Road management Description: Activities include small tree thinning, pruning, handpiling, prescribed burning, shaded fuel break construction, closing roads, decommission roads, improve/upgrade roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47526 Location: UNIT - Entiat Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N R19E sections 7, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35; T25N R19E sections 2, 4; T26N R18E section 23. Tillicum Creek Watershed. Approximately 12 miles northwest of Entiat, Washington.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District)
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Black Canyon Fire Salvage - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Phillip Christy CE - Fuels management 509-486-5137 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Timber salvage is proposed only in high severity burn areas. This salvage will likely be a commercial firewood sale(s). These areas will also be evaluated to determine if reforestation, noxious weed control, and/or seeding is necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48004 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 32, 33, & 34, Township 30 North, Range 22 East, and Section 4, Township 29 North, Range 22 East, W.M. This project is located near Black Canyon Creek, north of Cooper and Goat Mountains. Chewuch Transportation Plan - Road management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 05/2016 Phillip Christy EA Comment Period Public Notice 509-486-5137 [email protected] *UPDATED* 12/15/2015 Description: Develop and implement a transportation plan for the Upper and Lower Chewuch watersheds, approximately 394 miles of roads. Transportation plan would identify road maintenance levels, roads to be decommissioned, and possible re-routes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37194 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Entire Upper and Lower Chewuch watersheds within the Methow Valley Ranger District. Eightmile Ranch Coho - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 03/2016 Victoria Wilkins Acclimation Site Comment Period Public Notice 509-996-4063 EA 01/06/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Consideration of special use permit application from the Yakama Nation for construction of a coho acclimation site at the Eightmile Ranch Administrative Site. Analysis is being completed in cooperation with the Bonneville Power Administion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41617 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - T36N, R21E, Sections 23, 24, 25, 26, W.M. Approximately 8 miles north of Winthrop, WA near the Chewuch River at the Eightmile Ranch Administrative Site.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Flagg Mountain Mineral - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:02/2016 04/2016 Laurie Dowie Exploration Scoping Start 04/18/2014 509-996-4071 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Evaluation of a Plan of Operations to conduct copper exploration at up to 15 sites in the Flagg Mountain area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44438 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - T36N, R20E,W.M., Sections 19 and 20. Northeast of Mazama on Flagg Mountain. McFarland Fire Salvage - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Phillip Christy CE - Fuels management 509-486-5137 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The proposal is to salvage trees killed as a result of the 2015 fires. This project would likely be implemented through a commercial firewood sale(s) of material adjacent to existing roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48012 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 1 & 2, Township 30 North, Range 21 East, W.M. This project is located in the Gold Creek drainage, between Fox Peak and Hungry Mountain.
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 In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Darren Goodding Use Permit Scoping Start 03/25/2008 509-653-1420 CE [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: Issue a new permit to the Bear Cove Boat Club. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24131 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R13E, Sec. 11, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Chelminar Club Special Use - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Darren Goodding Permit Scoping Start 03/24/2009 509-653-1420 CE [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: Issue an existing club a special use permit for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24135 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T14N, R14E, S30 &31, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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). Indian Creek Corral Livestock - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Darren Goodding Area Special Use Permit 509-653-1422 CE [email protected] d.us Description: Issue a new permit for an existing livestock area permit Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26142 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 13N, Range 13E, Section 06, WM. North side of Hwy 12 near west end of Rimrock Lake on the Naches Ranger District. Indian Creek Corral Resort - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Darren Goodding Special Use Permit 509-653-1422 CE [email protected] d.us Description: Issue a new special use permit to an existing resort Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=26139 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Township 13N, Range 13E Section 06, WM. Just north of Hwy 12 near the west end of Rimrock Lake on the Naches Ranger District.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Issuance of Five Year - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Darren Goodding Recreation Event Special Use Scoping Start 09/30/2015 509-653-1422 Permits [email protected] CE d.us *NEW LISTING* Description: Issuance of 11 five year recreation event permits for recurring events to be held at various locations and dates on the Naches Ranger District. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47720 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Recreation events are held at various locations on the Naches Ranger District. Please see details in scoping letter. Little Crow Restoration Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 03/2016 Jodi Leingang EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 509-653-1450. - Forest products 04/02/2015 [email protected] - 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46306 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 subwatersheds. Microwave Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 09/24/2015 09/2015 Jodi Leingang CE - Forest products 509-653-1450. [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: Vegetation management project with a focus on fuel reduction, sensitive plant habitat enhancement, fire management cost reduction, forest products, whitebark pine protection, and private lands/infrastructure protection. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46079 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bethel Ridge area. Located north of White pass Hwy. 12 and south of Chinook pass Hwy. 410.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Naches Outfitter and Guide - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Darren Goodding Permits 509-653-1422 EA [email protected] d.us Description: Outfitting and guiding opportunies on the Naches R D will be reviewed for environmental effects. The analysis will include all types of O/G including pack stock use, fishing, rafting, snowmobiling, environmental education and mushroom gathering. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37672 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Naches Ranger District. PacifiCorp Gold Hill Repeater - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/28/2015 09/2015 Darren Goodding CE 509-653-1422 [email protected] d.us Description: Proposal to issue 20 year communication site lease to PacifiCorp to use the Forest Service Gold Hill Repeater site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42575 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T17N R14E Section 24. Gold Hill Repeater Site located on a ridge north of State Route 410 near Cliffdell WA. Permit Renewal for Pre- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2015 10/2015 Darren Goodding existing Permits Summer 2013 Scoping Start 07/23/2013 509-653-1422 CE [email protected] d.us Description: Four different permit renewals. (1) Convenience Enclosure- unintentional trespass. (2) Parking lot- winter parking for Bear Cove. (3) Military Training Area- training and exercise operation plan. (4) Driveway right of way. Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - (1) T14N, R15E, Section 30 (2) T13N, R13E, Section 10 (3) T13N, R11-14E; T14N,R11-14E (4) T15N, R14E, Section 1. (1) Rimrock Retreat, WA (2) FSR 1200, south of Rimrock Lake and south of Frenchman's Ridge (3) White Pass area (4) North of Chinook Pass Forest Service Work Center.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Ravens Roost Communications - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2015 11/2015 Darren Goodding Site-Facility 1-Issue new 20 Scoping Start 09/30/2015 509-653-1422 year communication site lease [email protected] CE d.us *NEW LISTING* Description: Issuance of a new 20 year special use permit/communications site lease to the new facility owner. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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. Recreation Residence and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2015 08/2015 Darren Goodding Resort Projects Scoping Start 07/01/2015 509-653-1422 CE [email protected] d.us Description: Recreation Residence owners in the Andy Creek,Bear Cove,Bumping Lake,and Indian Flat tracts,the Chelminar Grotto club site and owners of Rimrock Lake Resort have submitted applications for various projects on their privately owned structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47384 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Andy Creek, Bear Cove, Bumping Lake, and Indian Flat Recreation Residence tracts, the Chelminar Grotto club site and Rimrock Lake Resort. Silver Beach Resort Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Darren Goodding Reissuance Scoping Start 09/30/2015 509-653-1422 CE [email protected] d.us *NEW LISTING* 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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 White Pass 2014 Projects - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Susan Ranger EA 509-653-1446 [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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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 In Progress: Expected:10/2015 11/2015 Darren Goodding Special Use Permit Scoping Start 03/25/2008 509-653-1420 CE [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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 In Progress: Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Darren Goodding Use Permit Scoping Start 10/06/2008 509-653-1420 CE [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Description: Issue a new special use permit to an existing club for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=24138 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R11E, S2, WM. Naches Ranger District White Pass Area.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2014 West Side Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 04/2016 Elizabeth Peterson Projects Scoping Start 08/15/2014 509-486-5111 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 11/2015 Description: 4 separate projects are proposed. In the upper meadow area adjacent to Salmon Meadows Campground for ATV and horse camping, at the Irongate trailhead for horse trailer parking, and new motorized trailheads on FS Road 3700-300, and 3700-100. Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Salmon Meadows = Section (S) 32, Township (T) 36 North (N), Range (R) 24 East (E); Irongate Trailhead = S 1, T 39 N, R 23 E; trailheads = S 8 & 21, T 35 N, R 24 E., W.M. Salmon Meadows expansion is located in the upper meadow. Irongate trailhead expansion is at the Irongate Trailhead into the Pasayten Wilderness. The other trailheads are in the Conger area. Conconully Compound - Facility management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Patrick Bridegam Disposal Scoping Start 10/07/2015 509-684-7129 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] d.us *UPDATED* Notice 05/2016 Description: It is proposed to dispose of the Forest Service campus in the town of Conconully, Washington on the Tonasket Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The facility has not been used as a District office for over 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44626 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 35 North, Range 25 East, Section 6 in the Town of Conconully. The Forest Service compound is located in the Town of Conconully, on Main Street about three blocks north of the State Park. Dugout Fire Salvage - Forest products Completed Actual: 11/24/2015 12/2015 Phillip Christy CE - Fuels management 509-486-5137 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: It is proposed to salvage dead timber as a result of the 2015 fires, generally over snow, from high severity burn areas. These areas will also be evaluated to determine if reforestation, noxious weed control, or seeding are necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47994 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 27, 33, 34, & 35, Township 35 North, Range 31 East, W.M. This project is located in the vicinity of Dugout Mountain, north of the Colville Indian Reservation, and east of County Road 3785.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest Road 42 Treatment - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Phillip Christy CE - Forest products 509-486-5137 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management Description: What is proposed will likely consist of felling of danger trees created by the 2015 fires from within two trees lengths of Forest Road 42 on the slopes above the road. Material that is felled may be included in a commercial firewood sale(s). Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 9, 16, 17, & 20, Township 34 North, Range 24 East, W.M. The proposed project is on Forest Road 4200 in the vicinity of Buck Pass and north down to Forest Road 4200300. The location is between Buck and Beaver Mountains. Light Restoration Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 09/2016 Jennifer Croft EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 10/21/2014 509-486-5152 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products Est. Comment Period Public - Fuels management Notice 12/2015 Description: Vegetation management will address landscape departures from historical conditions. Includes the following estimated treatments (acres): timber harvest (3243), ladder fuel reduction (500), precommercial thinning (5711) and fuels treatment (5700). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44628 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 37 North (N), Range 29 East (E), Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 21 & 22; Township 38 N., Range 29 E., Sections 24, 25, 34, 35 & 36; and Township 38 N., Rnge 30 E., Sections 19, 30 & 31. The project is north of Highway 20, west of County Road 4953 to Bonaparte Lake, east of Island Mountain, and south of Siwash Creek, about 15 miles east of the town of Tonasket, off Highway 20. Pacific Northwest Navy Range - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 03/2016 Phillip Christy Special Use Permit Comment Period Public Notice 509-486-5137 EA 10/19/2014 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Peony Fire Salvage - Forest products Completed Actual: 11/19/2015 12/2015 Phillip Christy CE - Fuels management 509-486-5137 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Timber salvage of dead trees is proposed in high severity burn areas, generally over snow from the 2015 fires. The need for reforestation, noxious weed control, or soil stabilization activities, such as planting and seeding will be evaluated. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47993 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 29, 31, 32, Township 36 North, Range 29 East., W.M. This project is located south of Forest Road 3015, west of the junction with Forest Road 3010, and between Bannon Mountain and Tunk Mountain.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Blag Mountain Communication - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Site EA Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replace existing site building with larger one; excavate for new concrete pad for new building and propane tanks; Improve FSR# 7402-315; Add 250 feet of new road. Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N. R19E, Sec 6. Blag Mountain. Boundary Butte - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2016 07/2016 Kevin Smith Communication Site Additions Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] CE Description: Installation of additional propane tanks at existing site *UPDATED* Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N, R17E, Sec 25. Boundary Butte.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Chelan County PUD - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2016 01/2016 Kevin Smith Distribution Line Permit Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew special use permit for existing above ground and below ground distribution lines, including power poles, *NEW LISTING* transformers, vaults, substations and numerous other electrical facilities located on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48278 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various, See spreadsheet on public webpage for locations. Chelan County PUD Pole - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Maintenance EA Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replace poles, lines, insulators and other maintenance of CCPUD power lines on NFS lands
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McKenzie-Beverly Transmission Line from Nahahum Cyn to Steven's Pass. Chelan County Public Utility - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/21/2015 10/2015 Kevin Smith District (CCPUD) Pole Access 509-548-2585 and Maintenance CE [email protected] CE Description: Issue a special use permit for the replacement of 11 pole structures not having adequate access along the *UPDATED* McKenzie-Beverly Transmission line that crosses NFS lands. Current poles need critical maintenance on cross arms or be replaced. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47387 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Sections 1,2,12; T26N, R17E, Sections 7, 8, 27, 28 34; T26N, R16E, Sections 3,4,5,6; T26N, R15E, Sections 1, 2, 3,6, 8, 9. Transmission line runs east from Nahahum Canyon to Stevens pass. Deadhorse River Road Culvert - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2016 05/2016 Richard Vacirca Replacement CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 02/2016 530-543-2768 CE - Road management [email protected] Description: Chelan County PUD to remove culvert and replace with larger open bottom culvert for anadramous fish species passage after being damaged Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Sec. 4. Off River Road near Scott private property at BNSF RR access.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Diamondhead Communication - Special use management Cancelled N/A N/A Kevin Smith Site Additions CE 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Installation of additional propane tanks at existing communication site
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T22N, R18E, Sec 35. Diamondhead Peak. Leavenworth Nonprofit TV - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Richard Pringle CE 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.
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Section 35 W.M. Tumwater Mountain area. McKenzie - Beverly 115Kv - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2016 07/2016 Kevin Smith Electric Transmission Line Scoping Start 05/01/2011 509-548-2585 Permit [email protected] CE Description: Issue a permit for another term for an exisitng electrical transmission line that crosses National Forest System *UPDATED* lands and supplies several substations with electricity. Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Legal origin Section 34, T24N, R19E running west to Section 13, T26N, R13E. UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. Transmission line runs east from Nahahum Canyon west to Steven's Pass. Mission Area Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2016 09/2016 Michael Barajas Reduction Maintenance Project Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2565 CE [email protected]. us *UPDATED* Description: Hazardous fuel reduction within previously burned areas that includes non-commercial thinning, piling, pile burning, jackpot burning and underburning Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Legal ¿T21N R19E Secs.11, 12; T22N R19E Secs.4, 9, 10 14-17, 20-22, 27-29; T23N R19E Sec. 34. W.M. Beehive to HorseLake 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) Mission Ridge Ski Area - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2016 03/2016 Kevin Smith Snowmaking CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Expand existing snowmaking capability to cover areas accessed by Chair 3.
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 Developing Proposal Expected:03/2016 06/2016 Joshua Northrup Resort Improvements CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 02/2016 509-548-2584 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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. Nason Creek: Upper White Pine - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 12/11/2015 06/2016 Richard Vacirca Reach Aquatic Habitat 509-664-9361 Restoration Project [email protected] EA Description: Restore and enhance aquatic habitat in the Upper White Pine Reach of Nason Creek for ESA-listed Upper *UPDATED* Columbia River steelhead, Upper Columbia River Spring-Run Chinook salmon, and Columbia River bull trout Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40732 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T.26N, R16E., Sections 4 and 5. Nason Creek from Merritt to Whitepine Road. Number Two Canyon Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 06/2016 Theodore Broom System EA Comment Period Public Notice 509-548-2567 EA 01/15/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Development of a non-motorized, mult-user trail system in Number Two Canyon and Twin Peaks area including trailheads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44838 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T22N, R19E, Sec. 10, 11, 14, 15, 22; T23N, R19E, Sec. 34, W.M. Area is at top of Number Two Canyon before dropping into Peavine Canyon and leads to Twin Peaks and Horse Lake Resevoir area trail systems.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Round Mountain AT&T - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2016 07/2016 Kevin Smith Communication Site Additions Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] CE Description: Excavate an area approximately 41'x50'for additional 12' x 26' storage area next to existing facility and construct *UPDATED* retaining wall to match existing Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N, R16E, Sec. 2. Round Mountain. Ski Hill Improvements EA - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2016 05/2016 Michael Mueller EA - Special use management Comment Period Public Notice 509-548-2583 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Facility management 01/30/2014 Description: Repair and upgrade utilities, upgrade kitchen,construct patio and restroom, install two towers and regrade the small alpine hill Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42818 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T25N, R17E, Sec 36. Leavenworth Ski Hill facility. Ski Hill Snowmaking CE - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2016 03/2016 Kevin Smith CE - Special use management Scoping Start 11/23/2015 509-548-2585 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Install and utilize temporary snowmaking equipment for the purpose of augmenting natural snow depth for recreational use under existing permit Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Leavenworth Ski Hill facility; Legal - T25N, R17E, Sec 36. Ski Hill Trails CE - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2016 05/2016 Theodore Broom CE Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2567 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project is to provide for needed trail connections within the Ski Hill-Freund Trail system.
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T17N, R25E, Sec. 25, 26, 35, and 36. Ski Hill area outside Leavenworth.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Special Use Permit Issuance- - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:02/2016 02/2016 Kevin Smith Wenatchee River Isolated Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 Residence [email protected] CE Description: Issue a new special use permit for an existing isolated residence on the forest
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Section 24, T26N, R17E, WM. West bank of the Wenatchee River across the river from Ponderosa Estates. Trout Unlimited Icicle Creek - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Kevin Smith Fish Passage Study CE - Watershed management 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Remove four to five large boulders from Icicle Creek, transport them to a location on NFS lands to break apart using explosives and return to Creek Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Icicle Creek river mile 5.6 above the confluence with the Wenatchee River. Tumwater Campground Vault - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Michael Mueller Toilets CE - Facility management 509-548-2583 CE [email protected] Description: Replacement of failing sewer system with vault toilets
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 Peshastin Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:05/2016 08/2016 Michael Barajas Reduction CE - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 03/2016 509-548-2565 CE (other than forest products) [email protected]. us *NEW LISTING* - Fuels management - Watershed management Description: Hazardous fuels reduction treatments (prescribed burning), timber stand improvement treatments - noncommercial thinning, and other forest restoration activities such as aquatic and terrestrial habitat restoration actions (e.g. meadow improvements) Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T21N, R17E; T21N, R18E; T22N, R17E; T22N R18E; T23N, R17E, T23N, R18E.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Upper Peshastin Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Don Youkey Project EA - Fuels management 509-548-2580 EA - Watershed management [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Aquatic and terrestrial restoration including road management, hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and timber stand improvement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45460 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T21N, R17E; T21N, R18E; T22N, R17E; T22N, R18E. The project is located immediately northwest of Blewett Pass, west of Hwy 97, approximately 16 miles south of Leavenworth, WA. It includes Scotty Creek, Shaser Creek, and the upper reaches of Peshastin Creek subwatersheds. Various Water Transmission - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:03/2016 05/2016 Kevin Smith Lines and Storage Tank Re- Est. Scoping Start 02/2016 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 *UPDATED* 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. WA Dept of Transportation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2016 02/2016 Kevin Smith Avalanche Gun & Munitions Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 Site Permit Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew permit for existing avalanche control gun and associated munitions cache for safety on Hwy 2. *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On Hwy 2 near Berne; T26N, R15E, Sec. 3 and 9. WA Dept. of Transportation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2016 02/2016 Kevin Smith Weather Station Permit Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 509-548-2585 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew permit for existing weather station on Tumwater Mountain associated with traffic safety on Hwy 2. *NEW LISTING* Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tumwater Mountain T25N, R17E, Sec 27.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) WA State Dept. of Fish and - Land management planning In Progress: Expected:05/2016 06/2016 Kevin Smith Wildlife Boat Ramp Site - Recreation management Scoping Start 07/13/2015 509-548-2585 Suitability Study - Fish Lake - Facility management [email protected] CE Description: Perform topographic/boundary line surveys. Perform geotechnical surveys including soils analysis and coring drills *UPDATED* for footing and piling design. Perform wetland and habitat surveys including shovel tests. Perform Archeological surveys/shovel tests Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R17E, Sec 15. Wenatchee River Ranger District - Fish Lake. Yakama Nation Hatchery Utility - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2016 02/2016 Kevin Smith Line CE Scoping Start 02/20/2015 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Installation of underground utility line along existing road to service hatchery.
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T27N, R17E, Sec. 27. Wenatchee River RD, Gravel pit east of headwaters off of Beaver Valley Highway.
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