Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region)
Christine Pyle
Aquatic Invasive Species order - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
to prevent the spread or
503-808-2691
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
introduction of aquatic invasive
cdpyle@fs.fed.us
species
Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species.
CE
Public involvement is targeted for the Umatilla, Willamette, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot, and Colville
NFs.
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44360
Location:
UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Asotin, Clark,
Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish,
Stevens, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Baker, Clackamas, Douglas, Grant, Jefferson, Lane, Linn, Marion, Morrow,
Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler. 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 tribal and
public scoping lists.
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Green Mountain Lookout
Removal EIS
EIS
Todd Griffin
- Regulations, Directives,
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
360-677-2258
Orders
toddgriffin@fs.fed.us
- Heritage resource
management
Description: The project proposes to relocate Green Mountain Lookout to a similar mountain top at Circle Peak, outside of
Wilderness. The proposed action would also include the use of motorized equipment and mechanized transport
within Glacier Peak Wilderness.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42020
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL
- Green Mountain-T32N, R12E, Section 3, W.M., Circle Peak-T32N, R11E, Section 36, W.M. The proposed
action includes two project sites, Green Mountain and Circle Peak.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Invasive Plant Management
EIS
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
02/28/2012
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
11/2014
Laura Potash
425-783-6043
lpotash@fs.fed.us
Description: Add 5 new elements: Treat 5250 acres with herbicide, manual, mechanical, biological methods. Add the range of
herbicides, surfactants approved Regionally. Add aminopyralid. Use boom sprayers. Use Early Detection, Rapid
Response for new infestations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34208
Location:
Mt. Baker Geothermal Consent
to Lease
UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King, Kittitas, Pierce,
Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom. LEGAL - (Multiple sites having invasive plants now and in the expected future
across the Forest.). 5250 acres of treatment across the Forest including 968 known invasive plant sites, and a total
of 43 different invasive plant species.
- Minerals and Geology
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2013
EA
Expected:03/2014
06/2014
Eric Ozog
360-691-4396
eozog@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service (FS) will determine whether to provide consent to BLM to lease nominated lands, or to lease
with stipulations, or to deny from further consideration for leasing and subsequent development
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38973
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL T37N, R08E, sections 02, 03, 04, 08, and 09; T37R08E, sections 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, and 29. This project is
located in Whatcom County in the Baker River watershed within the Skagit River Sub-basin. Nominated lands are
located south of the Mt. Baker Wilderness and east of the Mt. Baker NRA.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
USGS Forest-wide Special Use - Special use management
Permit - Stream Gauge Stations
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/18/2011
Expected:05/2011
Project Contact
05/2011
CE
Sue ShermanBiery
360-856-5700
sshermanbiery@fs.fed.
us
Description: Install & establish a new stream gauge station on Huckleberry Cr, located adjacent to the bridge on FS Rd 7320. A
20-yr Special Use Authorization would be issued for the proposed site & existing stream gauges authorized
through a MOU btwn FS and USGS
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35350
Location:
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Boulder River Trailhead and
Road Storage
UNIT - Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pierce, Skagit,
Snohomish, Whatcom. LEGAL - Huckleberry Cr: T19N, R9E, NE 1/4 of Sec. 12, WM; Nooksack River: T40N,
R7E, SE 1/4 SW 1/4 of Sec. 36; Bacon Cr: T36N, R11E, SE 1/4 of Sec. 17; Sauk: T31N, R10E, Ne 1/4 NE 1/4 of
Sec. 23. New: Huckleberry Cr, on left bank approx. 1.5 mi downstream from White River; Existing: NF Nooksack
near Glacier, WA; Bacon Cr below Oakes Cr near Marblemount, WA; Sauk above Whitechuck River.
Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/08/2011
Expected:06/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2016
CE
Carol Gladsjo
360-436-2316
cgladsjo@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct new trailhead with toilet, large gravel parking area (20-30 vehicles), picnic area and signs. Place last 0.7
mile of Road 2010 in storage for use as trail until new trail route can be constructed from new parkign area to
current trailhead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35171
Location:
Green Hope Mine Operation
Plan and Helicopter Access
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N R08E
sections 19 and 20. 10 miles W of Darrington, Snohomish County.
- Minerals and Geology
Cancelled
CE
N/A
N/A
Todd Griffin
360-677-2258
toddgriffin@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze and approve the Operational Plan for the Green Hope Mine which includes a helicopter drop point on
closed Road 1870, equipment storage and removal of locatable minerals with motorized equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35198
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T33N R08E
Section 26. Swede Creek, N.F. of the Stillaguamish River.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lost Creek Bridge Replacement - Watershed management
- Road management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/08/2011
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2014
Peter Wagner
360-856-2621
pswagner@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace the Lost Creek Bridge, an undersized and deteriorating timber bridge on Road #49 with a longer steel or
concrete bridge. The bridge is located across Lost Creek on Road #49 in the North Fork of the Sauk River
drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35195
Location:
Skaglund Road 18 Reciprocal
Easement Exchange
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T30N R11E
Section 13. North Fork of the Sauk River drainage, Snohomish County.
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/15/2002
CE
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
Eric Ozog
360-691-4396
eozog@fs.fed.us
Description: Exchange easements between the Forest Service (FS) and Steve Skaglund on 0.8 miles of Forest Road 18. Mr.
Skaglund would be granted easement on the road from milepost 0.0 to 0.5, and the FS easement on the road from
milepost 0.5 to 0.8.
Location:
Sulphur Creek Campground
Restoration
CE
Phyllis Reed
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:08/2014
10/2014
360-436-2332
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 05/10/2013
plreed@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
Description: Provides for the clean-up and reconfiguration of access in Sulphur Cr. Campground after 10 years of no drivable
access due to flood damage. The project would restore floodplain processes and conditions along known fish
spawning and rearing habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42123
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N, R8E,
Section 1 and T32N, R9E, Section 6. The Skaglund Road 18 begins from the County owned Swede Heaven Road,
approximately 1.7 miles north of State Route 530 (at Whitehorse) and approximately 8 miles northwest of
Darrington.
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T32N R12E
Section 24. The project is located within the Suiattle River drainage at Mile Post 22.8 of USFS Road #26.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Verizon Communication Permit
Amendment
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Darrington Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/10/2013
Expected:06/2014
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2014
CE
Eric Ozog
360-691-4396
eozog@fs.fed.us
Description: Verizon Wireless (VW) proposes to add alternative energy source components of solar and wind power for the
existing VW communication site located on Seglesen Ridge of the Darrington Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42101
Location:
Weden Creek Trail Flood
Repairs
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit. LEGAL - T33N R09E Section 30.
The project is located approximately 6 air miles northwest of Darrington, Washington.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/15/2011
Expected:10/2014
06/2015
CE
Carol Gladsjo
360-436-2316
cgladsjo@fs.fed.us
Description: Construct 0.5 mile of the Weden trail to replace flood damaged portions of the trail. The trail relocation would
begin north of the clay slide on the county road to Monte Cristo, with construction upslope of the county road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37259
Location:
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T31N R11E, Sec.
7. S.F. of the Sauk River drainage, Weeden Creek.
White Chuck Bench Trail Repair - Recreation management
and Reconstruction
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/26/2010
Expected:07/2014
08/2014
CE
Carol Gladsjo
360-436-2316
cgladsjo@fs.fed.us
Description: Repair and reconstruct the White Chuck Bench Trail (#731) that was damaged in both the 2003 and 2007 floods.
Repair work includes relocation and reconstruction at multiple locations from several hundred feet to over 1 mile in
length.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31043
Location:
White Chuck Trail Flood
Repairs
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T31N R11E Sec
15, 16, 17 and 18. Lower White Chuck River valley.
- Facility management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 06/2015
Expected:06/2016
06/2016
CE
Dawn Erickson
360-436-1155
derickson@fs.fed.us
Description: Relocation of 4 miles of the White Chuck Trail using motorized equipment in the wilderness
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
UNIT - Darrington Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T30N, R13E, S 1,
12, 13; T30N, R14E, S 19, 30. Upper White Chuck valley.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Bayview Campground
Redevelopment and Expansion
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
- Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/10/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 07/2014
Expected:09/2014
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
04/2015
Ann Dunphy
360-856-5700
adunphy@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would occur in two phases. Phase 1 would rehabilitate and reconstruct the Bayview North Group
campsite an the 28 acre Bayview South Campground. Phase 2 would expand Bayview South Campground adding
single, host, multiple and group sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43948
Location:
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township T37N;
Range 9E; Section 19. This project is located on the west side of Baker Lake in Whatcom County WA,
approximately 30 miles northeast of Sedro-Woolley, WA and is accessed by Forest Road (FR) 1122 from the
Baker Lake Highway.
Depression Lake Improvements - Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/14/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2014
Expected:03/2015
05/2015
Ann Dunphy
360-856-5700
adunphy@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to replace a wooden toilet that was removed due to disrepair and install an accessible toilet
at this site and provide additional resource protection measures as needed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43954
Location:
Glacier House Conveyance
- Facility management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2013
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
Amelia Anthony
425-783-6095
asanthony@fs.fed.us
Description: This project will reduce facilities operations and maintenance costs, the number of unused facilities and
administrative site maintenance backlog through the sale of one house, a detached garage and a small cement
bunker on 0.51 acre of land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44264
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township 37N; Range
8E; Section 25 WM. This project is located approximately 9 miles north of Concrete, WA and is accessed from
East Bank (FR1106) and Depression Lake (FR1106011) roads.
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township 39N; Range
7E; Section 6 WM. This project is located within the town of Glacier in Whatcom County, WA and accessed from
SR 542 and Vaughn Avenue.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Glacier Lodge Access
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
Forrest Shoemaker
360-856-5700
fshoemaker@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue road easement on approximately 150' of Forest Road.
Location:
Hannegan Pass Road (FR
32)Winter Closure
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - T. 39 N., R. 7 E., NW,
NW Section 8. Approximately 1/2 mile east of Glacier, WA on State Route 542.
- Road management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
Otis Allen
360-856-5700
oallen@fs.fed.us
Description: Change the existing road designation on Hannegan Pass Road from an open year round to an annual winter
closure from November 1 to March 31. Maintain or improve existing winter recreation opportunities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43953
Location:
Little Sandy Creek Fish Barrier
Replacement Project
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township 40N; Range
9E; Section 31WM. This project is located approximately 11 miles east of Glacier, WA and is accessed from SR
542.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Jeremy Gilman
360-854-2633
jmgilman@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace three culverts in the Baker Lake Basin to provide access to upstream rearing and spawning habitat for
known Coho salmon and Coastal Cutthroat Trout populations in the Little Sandy Creek drainage.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43502
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township 37N; Range
9E; Section 7 W.M. The project is located approximately 24 miles northeast of Sedro-Woolley, Washington. The
sites are near MP 17.4 and 17.9 on Baker Lake Highway, and MP 0.9 on Forest Service Road 1123.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mt Baker Ski Area Parking
Expansion
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 05/28/2014
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Seth Greenfield
360-854-2612
sgreenfield@fs.fed.us
Description: Create an additional 151 parking spaces within the boundary of the Mt. Baker Ski Areaby expanding both the
Heather Meadows and White Salmon parking lots during the summer of 2014. Alternate parking will be available at
Artists Pt and Heather Meadows.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44523
Location:
Panorama Point Boat Launch
Improvements
Project Contact
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township 39N; Range
9E; Sections 17 & 18 Willamete Meridian. This project is located within the boundary of the Mt Baker Ski Area in
Whatcom County, WA, approximately 12 miles east of Glacier WA.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
Ann Dunphy
360-856-5700
adunphy@fs.fed.us
Description: Cancelled due to duplication with project #43973.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43941
Location:
Panorama Point Boat Launch
Improvements
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township 37N; Range
9E; Section 5 WM. This project is located in Whatcom County, WA approximately 13 miles north of Concrete, WA
and is accessed from the Baker Lake Highway.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/03/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2015
Expected:04/2015
04/2015
Ann Dunphy
360-856-5700
adunphy@fs.fed.us
Description: Improve and maintain boat launching capabilities, provide improved toilet facilities and increase parking capacity to
improve visitor safety at the Panorama Point boat launch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43973
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - Township 37N; Range
9E; Section 5 WM. This project is approximately 13 miles north of Concrete, WA and is accessed from the Baker
Lake Highway.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Proposed Access
- Minerals and Geology
Improvements, Repairs, and
Sampling at the Great Excelsior
Mine
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/27/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2014
Eric Ozog
360-691-4396
eozog@fs.fed.us
Description: Redevelop the Great Excelsior Mine in two phases in preparation for future extraction of gold and silver bearing
ore.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43458
Location:
Puget Sound Hydro Easement
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - NW ¼ Sec. 5, and NE
¼ Sec. 6, T39N, R8E, W.M. The Great Excelsior Plan of Operation project is located in the North Cascades,
approximately seven miles east of Glacier, Whatcom County, Washington, on the south side of Highway 542.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Sue ShermanBiery
360-854-2660
sshermanbiery@fs.fed.
us
Description: The proposal is to issue a 20 year Special Use Authorization to grant access on approximately 625 feet of existing
Forest Service Road 3045 from the entrance of Excelsior Campground to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39908
Location:
Sauk Mtn Tripartite Land
Exchange
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - T39N R8E Sec. 31.
The project area lies seven miles east of Glacier, WA.
- Land acquisition
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/21/2014
04/2014
Theresa Mathis
360-854-2632
tjmathis@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed action is to exchange an equal value of National Forest timber for two parcels of land approximating
78 acres
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42246
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit. LEGAL - SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of
Section 14; T35N; 9E; WM and a portion of Section 15; T35N; R9E;WM. The two parcels are located within 1/2
mile of each other in the North Cascades approximately 30 miles east of Sedro-Woolley and 20 miles north of
Darrington, in Skagit County, WA.
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
South Fork Nooksack Trail
Reconstruction
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Mt Baker Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
Otis Allen
360-856-5700
oallen@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to relocate 1.2 miles of the South Fork Nooksack Trail #602 out of the floodplain and
repair an additional two miles of existing trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39786
Location:
USGS South Cascade Glacier
Research Station
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Whatcom. LEGAL - T37N, R7E, Secs. 21,
22, 27 and 34. Mt Baker Ranger District, northeast of Sedro-Woolley, WA.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/10/2013
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
CE
Sue ShermanBiery
360-856-5700
sshermanbiery@fs.fed.
us
Description: The USFS proposes to issue a 20 year permit to USGS Ice and Climate Project, to continue the operation and
maintenance of the research station at S Cascade Glacier, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42137
Location:
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
District)
UNIT - Mt Baker Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skagit. LEGAL - T33N, R13E, Sec. 2.
South Cascade Glacier in the Glacier Peaks Wilderness.
North Bend Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Rachel Lipsky
425-888-8750
rslipsky@fs.fed.us
Denny Creek and Franklin Falls
Traihead and Trail
Reconstruction
- Recreation management
EA
Description: The project would enlarge and better define existing parking facilities at the Denny Creek and Franklin Falls
Trailheads, close access to some roads around the trailheads, and reconstruct flood damaged portions of the
Franklin Falls Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37251
Location:
07/01/2014 03:14 am MT
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
06/11/2014
Expected:07/2014
09/2014
UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - Section 8, T22N, R11E.
Just NE of Exit 42 from Interstate 90 (18 miles East of North Bend, WA).
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Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
District)
Planning Status
Decision
North Bend Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
Gold Creek Pond Habitat
- Special use management
Assessment Special Use Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/19/2014
Expected:08/2014
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Karen Chang
425-888-1421 x219
kchang@fs.fed.us
Description: Permit Kittitas Conservation Trust to experimentally increase the water surface elevation in Gold Creek Pond and
measure upstream hydrological changes that could improve bull trout habitat
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44399
Location:
Hansen Creek Vegetation
Project
Project Contact
UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Kittitas. LEGAL - T22N, R11E, Sec. 15.
North of Interstate 90, just east of Snoqualmie Pass (exit 54), accessed by Forest Service Road 9080.
- Forest products
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 06/17/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2015
Expected:05/2015
07/2015
Rachel Lipsky
425-888-8750
rslipsky@fs.fed.us
Description: Supply sustainable forest products, and support the health and wildlife habitat values of forest stands, while
meeting aquatic, recreational, and scenic objectives within the South Fork Snoqualmie watershed
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44548
Location:
Middle Fork Recreation Hub
Project
UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - Township 23 North
(T23N), Range 9 East (R9E), Sections 34 and 35; T22N, R10E, Sec. 6-17; and T22N, R9E, Sec. 1, 2, 3 and 12.
The project is within the South Fork Snoqualmie watershed, along the Interstate 90 corridor, approximately
between mileposts 38 and 48.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
CE
Expected:06/2014
06/2014
Steven Johnson
360-802-5313
stevenljohnson@fs.fed.
us
Description: Construct 1700' trail to Otter Falls. Construct 1.3mi Garfield Ledges trail starting at intersection of Rd 56/5640.
Construct trail Mid Fork trailhead (TH) to Taylor R. bridge; add picnic sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42626
Location:
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UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T24N, R10E, N ½ S22.
Adjacent to Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Forest Service Road 56.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
District)
Snoqualmie Lake trailhead
improvements
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
North Bend Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/25/2013
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
UNIT - North Bend Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - T24N, R10E, SW ¼
Section 5. The Snoqualmie Lake Trailhead is located at the end of Forest Service Road 5640 in the Middle Fork
Snoqualmie River corridor.
Skykomish Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/23/2014
Expected:09/2014
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
05/2015
Eric Ozog
360-691-4396
eozog@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a special use permit to American Tower to construct a new wireless communications site and associated
infrastructure along Forest Service Road 6024
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44390
Location:
Communications Use Lease
Renewals
Steven Johnson
360-802-5313
stevenljohnson@fs.fed.
us
Description: Reconstruct the Snoqualmie Lake TH with additional and improved parking and add a toilet
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44294
Location:
Baring Communications Site
Project Contact
UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T27N, R10E,
Sec.35, SE ¼ (cell site); and T27N, R10E, Sec.35 and T26N, R10E, Sec. 2, NE ¼ (Forest Service Road 6024).
NE of the town of Baring, just off US Highway 2.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Todd Griffin
360-677-2258
toddgriffin@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew communications use lease for existing Maloney Ridge communications sites.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16036
Location:
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UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - Sec 36, T26N,
R11E. Maloney Ridge, Skykomish RD, southwest of the town of Skykomish WA.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Forest Road 6122 Culvert and
Stockpile Project
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Skykomish Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 04/15/2014
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
10/2014
CE
Eric Ozog
360-691-4396
eozog@fs.fed.us
Description: Install two relief culverts above existing culverts within the prism of Forest Road 6122. Remove up to 6,100 cubic
yards of excess road fill material from the two culvert crossings and pile the material in an existing clearing
adjacent to the road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40502
Location:
Frontier Communications Site
Lease Reissuance
UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - T29N, R9E,
Section 29-30. Forest Road 6122 near Spada Lake.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/28/2014
02/2014
CE
Todd Griffin
360-677-2258
toddgriffin@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service proposes to reissue a lease to Frontier Communications to operate and maintain its
communication site(s) located on NFS (National Forest System) lands for a 20 year term.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43131
Location:
Skyline Ridge Communications
Site Lease Reissue
UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Frontier
Communications maintains three communication sites, identified as Delberts Ridge (Sec.16, T26N, R13E),
Maloney Mountain (Sec.12, T25N, R11E, and Stevens Pass (Section 14, T26, R13).
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 06/09/2014
07/2014
Todd Griffin
360-677-2258
toddgriffin@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a lease to WSDOT for their existing communication sites and authorize the construction and use of a new
generator facility.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32251
Location:
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UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - King. LEGAL - SE1/4, T26N, R13E,
Section 11; NE1/4, T26N, R13E, Section 14; NW1/4, T26N, R13E, Section 13. Various locations on the Skykomish
Ranger District.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Stevens Pass Phase 3
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Skykomish Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 09/10/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2013
Expected:02/2014
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2014
Barry Collins
360-677-2239
bcollins@fs.fed.us
Description: Stevens Pass Mountain Resort wishes to develop additional downhill mountain bike trails and skills parks, replace
two chairlifts, add parking on the north side of US Highway 2, and remove a gun mount (formerly used for avalance
control).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42769
Location:
UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Chelan, King. LEGAL - Township 26N,
Range 14E, Section 14. Stevens Pass Mountain Restort is adjacent to US Highway 2 at the Cascade crest, 65
miles east of Everett, WA.
Sultan Roads Improvement and - Watershed management
Decomissioning Project
- Road management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
04/02/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 06/2014
Expected:09/2014
06/2015
Rachel Lipsky
425-888-8750
rslipsky@fs.fed.us
Description: Treat and put in storage approximately 0.5 miles of Forest Service Road (FSR) 6122. Decommission
approximately 4.1 miles of system and non-system roads including FSRs 6100-050, 6122-115, and 6124-114.
Remove a log stringer bridge.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38459
Location:
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
District)
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UNIT - Skykomish Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Snohomish. LEGAL - Township 29
North, Range 8 East, Sections 22, 23, and 25-28; and T29N, R9E, Sec. 30, W.M. Sultan Basin, north of the town
of Sultan and just east of Spada Lake.
White River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
District)
Ranger Creek Airstrip Special
Use Permit Renewal
Planning Status
Decision
White River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 04/02/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
05/2014
CE
Nikolai Ferrell
425-888-8770
nferrell@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew the existing special use permit for the airstrip operated and maintained by Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39936
Location:
UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pierce. T18N, R10E, section 27.
Karen Chang
425-888-8758
kchang@fs.fed.us
Twentyeight Mile Creek
Steelhead Acclimation Pond
Special Use Permit
- Special use management
CE
Description: Permit Puyallup Tribe to construct and maintain a 100-foot-long by 35-foot-wide steelhead acclimation pond
using water diverted from Twentyeightmile Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44398
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/23/2014
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
UNIT - White River Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Pierce. LEGAL - T19N R10E Sec 21,
NE1/4 of SW1/4. Adjacent to the 118 spur off Forest Service Road 70 just west of the bridge over Twentyeightmile
Creek.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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