Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 07/01/2017 to 09/30/2017 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, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) North Cascades Ecosystem - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2017 12/2017 John Rohrer Grizzly Bear Restoration DEIS NOA in Federal Register 509-996-4001 Plan/Environmental Impact 01/12/2017 [email protected] Statement Est. FEIS NOA in Federal EIS Register 10/2017 Description: The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service are preparing a North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement to determine how to restore the grizzly bear to the North Cascades ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50937 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, King, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Cascades Ecosystem grizzly bear recovery zone, including the North Cascades N.P., Ross Lake and Lake Chelan NRAs, and portions of Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. Olympic National Park - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2018 07/2018 Susan Piper Mountain Goat Management NOI in Federal Register 360-956-2435 Plan 07/21/2014 [email protected] EIS Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2017 Description: Non-native mountain goat removal to address resource and safety issues on the Olympic Peninsula. Goats could be removed from the Olympic National Park and Forest. Goats could be translocated to Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanagon-Wenatchee NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49816 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason. LEGAL - Not applicable. Alpine areas on the affected National Forests.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Forest-wide Site-Specific - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Brigitte Ranne Invasive Plant Management EIS (other than forest products) NOI in Federal Register 509-682-4941 EIS 08/13/2009 [email protected] Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2016 Description: Forest-wide invasive plant treatment and early detection and rapid response. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24104 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest - forestwide. Motorized Travel Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2017 04/2018 Lauri Malmquist EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 509-548-2575 06/08/2016 [email protected] Description: Designate roads/trails/areas open to motorized vehicle use outside of wilderness consistent with Travel Management Rule. Roads/trails/areas not designated as open would be closed to motorized use. Project does not address over-the-snow motorized use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46467 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, outside Wilderness. 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.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 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 2014-15 Wildfire Restoration - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 04/2018 Peter Wier CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 03/22/2017 208-259-3361 [email protected] Description: The purpose of this Project is to plant conifers and speed recovery time for developing a forested landscape. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51396 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T28N,R22E sec.1,2,12;T29N,R18E sec.7,13,14,16,17,22,23,24,27;T29N,R19E sec.18,19;T29N,R22E sec.22,23,25,26,27,35,36;T31N,R18E sec.5,7,8,9,15,16,17,21. 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. Crow Cabin Permit Reissuance - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Paul Willard CE Scoping Start 05/13/2016 509-682-4960 [email protected] Description: Authorize a new special use permit to replace an existing expired special use permit for the Crow Cabin for a period of 15 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49478 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T30N, R20E, Section 7. Sawtooth Backcountry along Uno Peak Trail #1260.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Domke Lake Resort Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/13/2017 02/2017 Paul Willard Reissuance 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize a new special use permit to the current holder of the existing expired special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49479 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T31N, R18E, Section 22. Domke Lake near Lucerne, WA. Meadow Creek Reroute: - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/16/2014 09/2014 Paul Willard Lakeshore Trail #1247 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.usda.gov/project/?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. Slide Ridge Power Line Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/13/2017 01/2017 Paul Willard Reauthorization - CCPUD 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize a new special use permit to Chelan PUD for the Slide Ridge powerline. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49477 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R23E, Sections 7- 8. Slide Ridge on the south shore of Lake Chelan, approximately 12 miles northwest of Chelan,WA. Summer Blossom Whitebark - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Peter Wier Pine Restoration (other than forest products) Scoping Start 02/02/2017 208-871-1667 CE [email protected] Description: This project is to maintain, restore and enhance whitebark pine habitat and the Summer Blossom meadow area through treatments including: small tree thinning, pruning, prescribed burning, whitebark pine planting. Total treatment area is ~ 1,576 ac. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51128 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T30N, R20E; 2,3,4,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,23,24. The Summer Blossom project lies primarily in the Falls Creek sub-watershed approximately 34 miles northwest of the town of Chelan, Washington on the north shore of Lake Chelan.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region T-Mobile Cell Phone - Special use management Completed Actual: 07/19/2016 07/2016 Paul Willard Infrastructure 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Authorize occupancy of National Forest System lands via a special use permit for cell phone infrastructure including a communication building, generator, and propane tank. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49476 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N, R23E, Section 5. Goat Mountain Communication Site (Hurricane Ridge)near Pateros, WA.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 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] 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.usda.gov/project/?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. Jungle Creek Aquatic - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 09/2017 Thomas Matthews Restoration Project Scoping Start 08/15/2016 5098521073 CE [email protected] d.us Description: The proposed work will treat 0.29 miles of Jungle Creek and 4 acres of floodplain. This work is part of a larger, watershed scale restoration. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51585 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Township 21N, Range 16E, Section 06. 0.29 acres of Jungle Creek, along Jungle Creek Road.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Kongsberger Ski Club- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Kimberly Larned Reissuance of Club Special Use Scoping Start 01/15/2017 509-852-1062 Permit [email protected] CE Description: To reissue a Club Special Use Permit to the Kongsberger Ski Club for a 20 year term. Facilities authorized will include: Club lodge, waxing shed, water system, septic system, gate, and other structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51739 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 24 T.21 N, R 12 E, W.M. West of Kachess Lake. Lake Cle Elum Blowdown - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2017 08/2017 Shan Madden CE Scoping Start 05/01/2017 509-852-1031 [email protected] Description: Sale and removal of blowdown trees (approximately 32 trees) from storm that occurred during Winter of 2015- 2016. These trees were on National Forest System land, but landed on private property and need to be removed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51899 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Township 21N, Range 14E, Section 34. East side of Lake Cle Elum, off Salmon La Sac Road. NW Lake Cle Elum Restoration - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Darren Goodding Project (other than forest products) Scoping Start 06/30/2016 509-852-1071 EA - Watershed management Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] - Road management Notice 06/2017 d.us Description: Proposal to non-commercially thin 533 acres and decommission or close several roads on the west side of Lake Cle Elum, to mitigate for permanent impacts to critical habitat for Northern spotted owls associated with Cle Elum Pool Raise Project. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50852 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T21N, R14E and T21N R13E W.M. Sections 5,6,7,8,18,19,20 and 30 Township 21N Range 14E and Sections 31 and 32, Township 22N, Range 14E.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Oro Fino Wood - Forest products Completed Actual: 05/25/2017 06/2017 Thomas Matthews CE 5098521073 [email protected] *UPDATED* d.us Description: Sale and removal of approximately 69 large diameter conifer trees that were felled at the Oro Fino mine site to address safety concerns, but was unauthorized. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51672 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 3, Township 20N, Range 17E. Oro Fino mine site, near Swauk Creek, west of Hwy 97. Son's of Norway-Trollhaugen - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Kimberly Larned Lodge, Special Use Club Permit Scoping Start 01/15/2017 509-852-1062 Reissuance [email protected] CE Description: To reissue a Special Use Club Permit to Son's of Norway, Trollhaugen Lodge. Permit will include the following activities: lodge, well and pump house, stage with dance floor, sports activities field, and grooming of trails approved by District Ranger. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51740 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T 21 N., R 12 E., Section 22 W.M. SE of Keechelus Lake, off Forest Service Road 54. Southern Star Mining Plan of - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:10/2016 10/2016 JoAnne Homuth Operation Scoping Start 03/20/2007 509-852-1032 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2016 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.usda.gov/project/?project=19715 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Sec. 13, 24, T21N, R17E, WM,. Swauk Watershed.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Swauk Pine Restoration - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 John Agar EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 509-852-1061 - Forest products 03/11/2016 [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Landscape scale silvicultural treatments (thinning and burning)to improve resilience to disturbance, and stream and floodplain restoration at 66 sites. Project includes road improvements, closure, relocation, and decommissioning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44149 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Secs. 23-26, 35, and 36, T. 21 N., R. 17 E.; secs. 17-21 and 29-32, T. 21 N., R. 18 E., and secs. 1 and 2, T. 20 N., R. 17 E., W.M. All or parts of the Cougar Gulch, Lion Gulch, and upper Williams Creek subdrainages in Swauk Creek Watershed. Wish Poosh Hazard Tree - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Brian Speeg Management - Forest products Comment Period Public Notice 509-852-1049 EA - Facility management 01/16/2016 [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?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 Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Chewuch River Mile 15.5 - 20 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 04/10/2017 07/2017 Phillip Christy Fish Enhancement Project 509-486-5137 EA [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: There is a need to restore habitat diversity by increasing large wood quantities, pool frequency and quality, and re- establish side- and off-channel habitat for anadromous fish species including Chinook salmon, steelhead, bull and Westslope trout. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49928 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 36 North, Range 21 East, Section 1 and Township 37 North, Range 21 East, Section 36 and Range 22 East, Sections 18, 19, 30, 31. On the Chewuch River 15.5 to 20 miles north of Winthrop, WA.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Chickadee Non-Motorized - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Kelly Baraibar Mountain Bike Trails - Special use management Scoping Start 04/21/2017 509-996-4019 CE [email protected] Description: The Chickadee Non-Motorized Mountain Bike Trails Project lies within the Methow and Twisp River watersheds near Sun Mountain lodge and Patterson Lake. The intent of this project is to enhance an existing Mountain Bike Trail System. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51116 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township (T.) 34 North (N.), Range (R.) 20 East (E.), Sections 1, 2, 2, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25 & 26; T.34 N., R.21 E., Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 18, 19, 29, 30, 31, & 32; and T.33 N., R.21 E., Section 6, W.M. The project is near Sun Mountain lodge, Patterson Lake, Little Wolf Creek, Thompson Ridge, Gobblers Knob, Southwest of Winthrop, Washington. Early Winters Creek Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 07/2018 Phillip Christy CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 08/26/2016 509-486-5137 [email protected] Description: Wood structures would be installed along the streambank to provide habitat and bank stability in the Early Winters Campground. Most wood would be 40' long and stabilized using wood piles, partially burying the logs, and boulder bracing of logs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49914 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 36 North, Range 19 East, the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 26, Early Winters Campground. The project is located in Early Winters Campground, North of Highway 20, about 3 miles west of Mazama. Flagg Mountain Mineral - Minerals and Geology In Progress: Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Meg Trebon Exploration Scoping Start 04/18/2014 509-996-4032 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 01/2018 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.usda.gov/project/?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.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) McClure Hazardous Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 06/06/2017 06/2017 Nicholas Pieper Treatment - Vegetation management 509-996-4069 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* - Fuels management - Special use management Description: It is proposed to protect critical communication infrastructure on McClure Mountain and improve the health and vigor of forested stands and associated wildlife habitat. This would be accomplished by creating a treated buffer surrounding the site. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51105 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Sections 29 - 32 in Township 33 North, Range 22 East, and Section 5 in Township 32 North, Range 22 East, W.M. McClure Mountain 3 miles south of Twisp, Washington. Mission Restoration Project - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 05/2018 Meg Trebon EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Comment Period Public Notice 509-996-4032 - Forest products 06/30/2017 [email protected] - Fuels management Description: The project uses results of the Ecosystem Management Decision Support (EMDS) tools to identify vegetation, wildlife, and aquatic restoration; and wildfire hazard reduction needs at the stand and landscape level in the 50,200 acre project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49201 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township (T.), 31 North (N.), Range (R.) 20 East (E.); T. 32 N., R. 19 - 22 E.; and T. 33 N., R. 20 -22 E, W.M. in the Buttermilk and Libby Creek drainages. The 50,000 acre project is located in Buttermilk and Libby Creek drainages, between Carlton and Twisp, Washington.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Methow Valley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Pack and Saddle Stock - Special use management In Progress: Expected:10/2017 11/2017 Paul Willard Outfitter-Guide Special Use DEIS NOA in Federal Register Actual: 03/25/2013 509-682-4960 Permit Issuance 11/25/2016 [email protected] EIS Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2017 Description: Supplemental EIS being prepared to issue special use permits for pack and saddle stock outfitter-guides in the Pasayten and Lake Chelan-Sawooth Wilderness and other areas on the Methow Valley, Tonasket and Chelan Ranger Districts. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=3752 Location: UNIT - Methow Valley Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Analysis includes Pasayten and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Areas and other areas. Specific use locations are identified year to year in each permittees annual operating plan.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bear Cove Boat Club Special - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Darren Goodding Use Permit Scoping Start 03/25/2008 509-653-1420 CE [email protected] d.us Description: Issue a new permit to the Bear Cove Boat Club. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24131 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R13E, Sec. 11, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. Bumping River Aquatic Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Scott Nagel Enhancement Scoping Start 05/15/2017 5096531442 CE [email protected] Description: The project proposes to enhance aquatic habitat by placing up to 400 pieces of large wood (75% of which is classified by Forest Service standards as Medium sized LWD) within the active channel of the Bumping River at six identified sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51994 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Between Township 17, Range 12, Section 14 to Township 16, Range 13, Section 7. The Bumping River is within the Yakima River basin and is a tributary to the Little Naches River in northwest Yakima County, Washington.
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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 Description: Issue an existing club a special use permit for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24135 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T14N, R14E, S30 &31, WM. Naches Ranger District near Rimrock Lake. Communication Facilities & - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Utility Line Permit Reissuances Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: To reissue new permits for existing communication facilities and utility lines. The duration of these permits will be 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51613 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - See attached documentation for specific locations. Raven's Roost; Bethel Ridge; Andy Creek; Little Bald; White Pass Company, Inc.; Utility Line (CenturyTel). See map for specific details. Ditch, Dam, & Reservoir Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Reissuances Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: To reissue three ditch, dam, and reservoir permits to existing permitees. The duration of these permits will be 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51614 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 6, T.16N. R.15E.;Section 35, T.17N. R.14E.; Section 35, T.17N. R.14E. National Forest land to private lands adjacent to the Chinook Pass Work Center; Natural side channel of the Naches River.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Federal Land Policy and - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Kathryn Buchholz Management Act Permit Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 Reissuances [email protected] CE Description: To reissue new permits for three existing road right-of-ways. The duration of these permits will be 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51607 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - NW 1/4 Section 12, T.13N. R.12E.; Section 18, T.14N. R.15E. W.M; Section 18, T.14N. R.15E. W.M. YMCA (Camp Dudley); Boy Scouts of America (Camp Fife); WDFW Region 3. Forest Service Road 1901 Flood - Road management On Hold N/A N/A Michelle King Repair 509-6531420 CE [email protected] Description: Repair the damaged portions of Forest Service Road 1901. The damaged sites are at mile post 6.9 and 7.2. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=39078 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located on the Naches Ranger District. Forest Service Road (FSR) 1901 connects to the Little Naches Road (FSR 1900). 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.usda.gov/project/?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.usda.gov/project/?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 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.usda.gov/project/?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 Naches Culvert Upgrades - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2017 07/2018 Scott Nagel CE - Watershed management Scoping Start 05/24/2017 5096531442 [email protected] Description: Upgrade specified existing culverts in the Upper and Lower Little Naches Watershed to meet 100-year flood flows, Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP), and critical habitat for Bull trout and Steelhead. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51400 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T18N R13 Section 5. Headwaters, Upper and Lower Little Naches Watershed, Yakima County, WA. Mardon Skipper Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 11/11/2016 09/2017 Joan StHilaire Improvement Project 509-653-1439 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The removal of conifers less than 7 inches DBH from approximately 93 acres at 27 meadow sites located south of Rimrock Lake in the Pinegrass and South Fork Tieton area. Small diameter trees will be removed from the open meadow portion of these sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50168 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T.13N, R.13E; T.12N. R.13E; T.11N. R.13E. T.13. R12.E. South of Rimrock Lake in the Pinegrass Ridge and South Fork Tieton areas.
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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.usda.gov/project/?project=37672 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Naches Ranger District. Parking Lot Permit Reissuance - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Kathryn Buchholz CE Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 This project has changed to a [email protected] CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: To issue a new permit to Yakima County Fire District #14 for an existing parking area. This permit covers 2.9 acres for a staging area and use of access road to the property from SR 410. The duration of the permit will be 30 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51605 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 1, T.16N. R.14E. W.M. Yakima County. Permit Renewal for Pre- - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Kathryn Buchholz existing Permits Summer 2013 Scoping Start 07/23/2013 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] 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 Description: Issuance of a new 20 year special use permit/communications site lease to the new facility owner. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47724 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - S 1/2, SW 1/4 of Section 22, T.18N R.12E W.M. Raven Roost Communications Site, Forest Service Road 1902 866. 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.usda.gov/project/?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. Recreation Residence, Camp, - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Kathryn Buchholz and Resort Project Proposals Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: 20 project authorizations including: Propane tank installation, deck addition, roof repair, storage shed modification, door & window replacement, satellite dish installation, flag pole installation, outhouse rebuild. See attached documentation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51615 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - See attached document for site locations. 20 recreation residences, camps, and resorts on the Naches Ranger District. See attachments.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Reissuance of Tieton River - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 08/2016 Kathryn Buchholz Whitewater Rafting Outfitter Scoping Start 08/17/2016 509-653-1434 and Guide Special Use Permits [email protected] CE Description: Reissue up to 11 permits to companies that operate as whitewater rafting outfitter and guides during the "flip flop" on the Tieton River Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49985 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The outfitter and guides would operate on the Lower Tieton River, east of the Rimrock Reservoir. Silver Beach Resort Permit - Special use management In Progress: Expected:12/2015 12/2015 Darren Goodding Reissuance Scoping Start 09/30/2015 509-653-1422 CE [email protected] d.us Description: Reissuance of permit to allow Silver Beach Resort to continue to operate and maintain a resort consisting of a motel, restaurant, rental cabins, commercial campground, boat launch, dock, float, and boat rental facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47721 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Section 5, T.14N R.13E W.M. Silver Beach Resort located on Hwy 12 on the north shore of Rimrock Lake. Water Line Permit Reissuances - Special use management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Kathryn Buchholz CE Scoping Start 03/20/2017 509-653-1434 [email protected] Description: To reissue nine new water line permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51611 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - S36, T.14N. R.11E.; S11, T.13N. R.13E.; S11&12, T.13N. R.12E.; S1, T.13N. R.13E.; S7, T.13N. R.13E.; S12, T.12N. R.16E.; S31, T.14N. R.13E.; S12, T.16N, R.12E.; S12, T.16N. R.12E. Heatherstone Inc.; Bear Cove Cabins; Camp Dudley; Silver Cove Homes; Prime Time; Camp Fife; Andy Creek Water Users; Goose Prairie (Shaffer); Goose Prairie (Dilger).
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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 In Progress: Expected:02/2018 02/2018 Susan Ranger EA Comment Period Public Notice 509-653-1446 03/11/2014 [email protected] Description: The Naches R.D. is considering a proposal by the White Pass Company, the operator of the White Pass Ski Area, to expand its Nordic ski trail system and facilities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43718 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The White Pass Ski Area is situated in the Cascade Mountain range of WA state, approximately 55 miles west of Yakima and 20 miles east of Packwood. Wildcat Bridge Exploratory - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 08/2016 Kathryn Buchholz Special Use Permit Issuance Scoping Start 08/17/2016 509-653-1434 CE [email protected] Description: Issuing a special use permit to Washington State Department of Transportation for conducting preliminary exploratory fieldwork necessary for the design of a possible future bridge replacement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49987 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Sections 30 & 31, T.14N. R.14E. Along U.S. Highway 12 from Mileposts 165.38 to 166.14. 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 Description: Issue a new special use permit for the Yakima Valley Boat Club with seasonal moorage for up to 14 boats at the club docks on Rimrock Lake Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=23110 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R13E, Section 11. South side of Rimrock Lake behind Bear Cove summer home tract.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Naches Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 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 Description: Issue a new special use permit to an existing club for a new term. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=24138 Location: UNIT - Naches Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - T13N, R11E, S2, WM. Naches Ranger District White Pass Area.
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bonaparte Mountain Whitebark - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 05/2018 Larry Loftis Pine Maintenance (other than forest products) Scoping Start 05/11/2017 509-486-5160 CE [email protected] Description: Whitebark pine grows on top of Bonaparte Mountain. Other species such as lodgepole pine grow in the same area and compete with whitebark pine. Releasing the whitebark pine would improve growth and wildfire survival of the population Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51115 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 38 North, Range 29 East, Sections 13, 14, 23, & 24. Bonaparte Mountain, surrounds the top of the knob. Conconully Compound - Facility management In Progress: Expected:11/2017 09/2018 Scott Lynn Disposal Scoping Start 10/07/2015 509-664-9293 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2017 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.usda.gov/project/?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.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Highlands Nordic Ski Club - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2017 12/2017 Elizabeth Peterson Special Use Permit - Special use management Scoping Start 04/24/2017 509-826-3773 CE [email protected] Description: This is the renewal of a Special Use Permit to allow Highlands Nordic Ski Club to operate and maintain Nordic Ski Trails in an area known as the Highlands in Okanogan County, Washington. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51932 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - In all, or portions of, Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, and 18 of Township 38 North, Range 28 East, W.M. The cross country ski area is located near Havillah abut 20 miles from Tonasket off Forest Road 3230. Light Restoration Project - Recreation management Completed Actual: 04/20/2017 10/2017 Phillip Christy EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 509-486-5137 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products - Fuels management Description: Vegetation management will address landscape departures from historical conditions. Includes the following estimated treatments (acres): timber harvest (2000), ladder fuel reduction (500), precommercial thinning (5711) and fuels treatment (5700). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=44628 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 38 North, Range 30 East, Sections 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 17, 19, 23, 30, 34, 35, 36; Township 38 North, Range 29 East, Sections 27, 34, 35, 36;. 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. Mt. Hull Restoration Project - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 10/2018 Luke Cerise EA - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. Scoping Start 09/2017 509-486-5108 - Forest products [email protected] - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The intent is to implement a set of treatments that rely on the principles of landscape and stand-level restoration ecology while meeting current direction. Of the 105,288 acre watershed area, approximately 20,563 acres are on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51107 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 40 North, Range 27 & 28 East and Township 39 North, Range 27 & 28 East, W.M. The entire Mt. Hull block is being considered. The Mt. Hull block is south and east of the city of Oroville, Washington.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Tonasket Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Pacific Northwest Navy Range - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 10/2017 Phillip Christy Special Use Permit Comment Period Public Notice 509-486-5137 EA 10/19/2014 [email protected] Description: To permit the Navy the use of three roadside sites within the existing Military Operations Area, to place mobile vehicles with emitters to conduct training in order to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready military forces. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45621 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Hull site is adjacent to FR 3525 at the helicopter landing. Peony Creek site is located near the dispersed camping site on FR 3010. Deep Creek site is located near FR 3120020 & 3120060 junction. Sneed Restoration Maintenance - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:08/2017 05/2018 Shawn Plank CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 06/09/2017 509-486-5150 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: Ladder fuel reduction, precommercial thinning, and landscape burning are proposed in a block of land surrounding Sneed Mountain. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51110 Location: UNIT - Tonasket Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Okanogan. LEGAL - Township 36 North, Range 29 East, Sections 25, 26, 35, & 36 and Township 35 North, Range 29 East, Sections 1, 2, 11, & 12, W.M. The project surrounds Sneed Mountain, which is up the Aeneas Valley outside of Tonasket. Washington. Project boundaries are Forest Roads 3000400 and 3010000.
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 In Progress: Expected:05/2017 06/2017 Kevin Smith Site Improvements Scoping Start 03/07/2017 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Replace existing site building with larger one; excavate for new concrete pad for new building and propane tanks; Improve FSR# 7402-315; Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46490 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N. R19E, Sec 6. Blag Mountain.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Boundary Butte - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Kevin Smith Communication Site Additions Scoping Start 09/29/2015 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] CE Description: Installation of additional propane tanks at existing site
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T24N, R17E, Sec 25. Boundary Butte. Chelan County PUD - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Kevin Smith Distribution Line Permit Scoping Start 12/15/2015 509-548-2585 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renew special use permit for existing above ground and below ground distribution lines, including power poles, transformers, vaults, substations and numerous other electrical facilities located on NFS lands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48278 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various, See spreadsheet on public webpage for locations. Chelan County PUD Pole - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Maintenance CE Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] 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 - T26N, R17E, Section 2, Sunitsch Canyon. One pole located on McKenzie-Beverly Transmission Line. Communication Site Lease - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Renewals Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 CE This project has changed to a [email protected] CE that does not require a written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: Renew leases for five communication sites on NFS lands. New leases are for 20 years.
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Blag Mtn. T24N, R19E, Sec 6; Boundary Butte T24N, R18E, Sec 25, Diamond Head T21N, R18E, Sec 11, Natapoc T24N R19E, Sec 6, Round Mtn. T26N, R16E, Sec 2.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Deadhorse River Road Culvert - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Richard Vacirca Replacement CE - Special use management 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. 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. Lower Chiwawa Big Meadow - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:01/2018 04/2018 Lauri Malmquist Forest Restoration Project - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 11/2016 509-548-2575 EA - Watershed management [email protected] Description: Landscape scale aquatic and terrestrial restoration project which includes hazardous fuels, road management, vegetation management and aquatic and terrestrial habitat improvement treatments. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49124 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T28N, R17E various sections; T27N, R17E various sections; T27N, R18E, various sections. Lower Chiwawa and Big Meadow subwatersheds.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) McKenzie - Beverly 115Kv - Special use management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 12/2016 Kevin Smith Electric Transmission Line Scoping Start 05/01/2011 509-548-2585 Permit Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2016 Description: Issue a permit for another term for an exisitng electrical transmission line that crosses National Forest System lands and supplies several substations with electricity. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28094 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Legal origin Section 34, T24N, R19E running west to Section 13, T26N, R13E. UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. Transmission line runs east from Nahahum Canyon west to Steven's Pass. Mission Area Hazardous Fuels - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Michael Barajas Reduction Maintenance Project 509-548-2565 CE [email protected]. us 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. Mission Maintenance - Vegetation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2017 07/2017 Peter Wier CE (other than forest products) Est. Scoping Start 05/2017 208-871-1667 - Fuels management [email protected] Description: Prescribe burn to reduce fuels and maintain fire-adapted systems; selectively thin plantations to restore forest structure; restore dry meadows; maintain/enhance habitat for the Wenatchee Mountain checkermallow (Sidalcea oregana var. calva). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51796 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T21N R19E S11,12 T22N R19E S3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,,17,18,20,21,22,37,28,29 T23N R19E S19,34 T22N R18E S1,2,4 T23N R18E S28,29,30,32,33 . The project area is located about eight miles west of Wenatchee, Washington.
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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:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Snowmaking CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] 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:09/2016 10/2016 Mason Schuur Resort Improvements CE - Special use management Est. Scoping Start 07/2016 509-548-2566 CE [email protected] Description: Install night lights along Mimi run, install sundeck along Bomber Bowl Run
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T21, R19, Sec. 24, 26. Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort Area. Number Two Canyon Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Don Youkey System EA Objection Period Legal Notice 509-548-2580 EA 01/18/2017 [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?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. Round Mountain - LocalTel - Special use management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 05/2017 Kevin Smith communications Scoping Start 03/08/2017 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Excavate an area approximately 41'x50'for additional 12' x 26' storage area next to existing facility and construct retaining wall to match existing Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46491 Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N, R16E, Sec. 2. Round Mountain.
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Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one R6 - Pacific Northwest Region District) Ski Hill Snowmaking CE - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 08/2016 Kevin Smith CE - Special use management Scoping Start 11/23/2015 509-548-2585 [email protected] 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. Special Use Permit Issuance- - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Kevin Smith Wenatchee River Isolated Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 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. T-Mobile Co-Location on - Special use management In Progress: Expected:08/2016 09/2016 Kevin Smith Existing Communication Sites Scoping Start 09/29/2015 509-548-2585 (2) Natapoc and Round Mtn [email protected] CE Description: Place structures on an existing communication site to provide service to customers
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T26N, R16E, Sec 2 (Round Mtn); T26N, R17E, Sec 2 (Natapoc). Round Mountain and Natapoc. 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.
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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 Fuels - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2017 03/2017 Michael Barajas Reduction CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/22/2017 509-548-2565 CE (other than forest products) [email protected]. - Fuels management us - 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) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48292 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. Various Water Transmission - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Kevin Smith Lines and Storage Tank Re- Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 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
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 State Dept. of Fish and - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2016 09/2017 Kevin Smith Wildlife Boat Ramp Site - Facility management Scoping Start 07/13/2015 509-548-2585 Suitability Study - Fish Lake [email protected] CE Description: Perform topographic/boundary line surveys. Perform geotechnical surveys including soils analysis and coring drills 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.
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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 - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:09/2016 10/2016 Kevin Smith Wildlife Boat Ramp Site - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 Suitability Study - Lake This project has changed to a [email protected] Wenatchee CE that does not require a CE written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: Perform topographic/boundary line surveys. Perform geotechnical surveys including soils analysis and coring drills 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 30. Wenatchee River Ranger District - Lake Wenatchee. Wenatchee-Chiwawa Irrigation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:10/2016 11/2016 Kevin Smith District Permit Renewal Est. Scoping Start 08/2016 509-548-2585 CE [email protected] Description: Renew permit for existing irrigation ditch on NFS lands
Location: UNIT - Wenatchee River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - Various T27N, R17E,; T26N, R17E. Various T27N, R17E,; T26N, R17E.
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