Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2019 to 03/31/2019 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Regional Aquatic Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2018 12/2018 James Capurso Project - Watershed management Scoping Start 12/11/2017 503-808-2847 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 08/2018 Description: The USFS is proposing a suite of aquatic restoration activities for Region 6 to address ongoing needs, all of which have completed consultation, including activities such as fish passage restoration, wood placement, and other restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53001 Location: UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project will span all national forests in Region 6. R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) North Cascades Ecosystem - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A John Rohrer Grizzly Bear Restoration 509-996-4001 Plan/Environmental Impact [email protected] Statement Description: The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service are preparing a North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear EIS Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement to determine how to restore the grizzly bear to the North *UPDATED* Cascades ecosystem. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50937 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, King, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Cascades Ecosystem grizzly bear recovery zone, including the North Cascades N.P., Ross Lake and Lake Chelan NRAs, and portions of Okanogan-Wenatchee and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. 01/01/2019 07:08 pm MT Page 1 of 20 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Olympic National Park - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2018 06/2019 Susan Piper Mountain Goat Management Objection Period Legal Notice 360-956-2435 Plan 07/12/2018 [email protected] EIS Description: Non-native mountain goat removal to address resource and safety issues on the Olympic Peninsula. Goats could be removed from the Olympic National Park and Forest. Goats could be translocated to Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanagon-Wenatchee NFs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49816 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason. LEGAL - Not applicable. Alpine areas on the affected National Forests. Pacific Northwest National - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2020 12/2020 Matthew McGrath Scenic Trail Comprehensive Scoping Start 11/01/2017 503-808-2405 Plan Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] EA Notice 10/2019 Description: The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management goals, objectives and practices for public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52259 Location: UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District, Three Rivers Ranger District, Republic Ranger District, Tonasket Ranger District, Methow Valley Ranger District, Sullivan Lake Ranger District, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Clallam, Ferry, Island, Jefferson, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Skagit, Stevens, Whatcom. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Motorized Travel Management - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2019 10/2019 Lauri Malmquist EA - Road management Comment Period Public Notice 509-548-2575 [email protected] *UPDATED* 06/08/2016 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. 01/01/2019 07:08 pm MT Page 2 of 20 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Okanogan Wenatchee Forest - Land management planning On Hold N/A N/A Deborah Kelly Plan Revision 509-664-9247 EIS [email protected] Description: The Land and Resource Management Plans of combined Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests are being revised as required by the National Forest Management Act. The focus is to update parts of the plans no longer current and requiring change. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/landmanagement/planning/?cid=fsbdev3_053653 Location: UNIT - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, Kittitas, Okanogan, Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Okanogan and Wenatchee Nationals Forests of eastern Washington. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Box Canyon Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2019 12/2019 Paul Willard CE Scoping Start 08/01/2014 509-682-4960 [email protected] Description: Construct approximately 5 miles of non-motorized trail from 25 Mile Creek Helibase to Box Canyon on the south shore of Lake Chelan. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43304 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N, R20E, Sections 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25. Proposed trail would be located northwest of 25 Mile Creek State Park. RiverCom Goat Mountain - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Paul Willard Communication Site Upgrade Scoping Start 06/08/2017 509-682-4960 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The project consists of the removal of an existing steel communications building and tower with guy wires and the installation of a new steel facility of the same size, a free standing tower, and concrete slab. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51353 Location: UNIT - Chelan Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan. LEGAL - T29N, R23E, NW ¿ Section 17. Project is located approximately 1 air miles north of Chelan, WA. Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 01/01/2019 07:08 pm MT Page 3 of 20 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Cle Elum Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Box Canyon Creek Bull Trout - Road management Completed 11/2018 Lynn Khuat Project Road Maintenance This project has changed to a 5098521073 CE CE that does not require a [email protected] *UPDATED* written decision document and will be removed from the SOPA. Description: The project will open up FS RD 4930-118 Box Canyon Creek,for use as a secure stockpile site for the Box Canyon Creek bull trout habitat restoration project. The road will be brushed and a gate installed. This gate will be removed upon completion. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54717 Location: UNIT - Cle Elum Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - Section 33, T22N, R12E. Road maintenance activities will occur on FS road 4930-118, Box Canyon Creek. Cle Elum Bridge Repairs - Road management Cancelled N/A N/A Rachel Wirt CE 509-852-1043 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project proposes the replacement of deteriorating bridge abutments, rotting columns and failing approaches on 3 different