Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
Chugach 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
R10 - Alaska Region
Chugach National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Chugach Forest Plan Revision
- Land management planning
EIS
Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register
04/2014
Project Contact
Expected:12/2016
Donald Rees
907-743-9513
djrees@fs.fed.us
06/2017
Description: Revision of the Chugach National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40816
Location:
Cooper Creek Stream
Restoration
UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, ValdezCordova. Chugach National Forest.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/16/2012
Expected:09/2014
05/2015
John Lang
907-288-7719
jslang@fs.fed.us
Description: Stream restoration work on the lower 0.75 miles of Cooper Creek, from the mouth of the canyon to the confluence
with the Kenai River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/chugach/landmanagement/projects
Location:
UNIT - Chugach National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township
05N, Range 03W, and section 34. Mile post 51.5 Sterling Highway.
R10 - Alaska Region
Chugach National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Kenai Peninsula Invasive Plant
Control
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/05/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Betty Charnon
907-754-2326
bcharnon@fs.fed.us
Description: Control infestations of priority invasive plant occurrences on the Kenai Peninsula portion of the Chugach National
Forest including use of herbicides on small scales on species and infestations where manual control has largely
failed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36819
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District, Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai
Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. All of the Seward Ranger District and those portions of the Glacier Ranger
District within the Kenai Peninsula Zone.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Debra Srb
907-424-4726
dsrb@fs.fed.us
COR 256 Riverside Inn and
Airboat Tours Increase User
Days to 500
- Special use management
CE
Description: Increase of user days for outfitter guide conducting business along the Copper River Highway and at the Childs
Glacier Recreation site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43550
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Completed
Actual: 01/16/2014
02/2014
UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Copper River Highway corridor with Analysis Area 06-02A2.
Debra Srb
907-424-4726
dsrb@fs.fed.us
Cordova Telephone
Cooperative Fiber Optic Line to
Heney Ridge Comm. Site
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Cordova Telephone Cooperative is proposing to install a 7,000 linear ft. fiber optic cable adjacent to the
current electrical cable to the Heney Ridge Communications site on Heney Ridge CRM,T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Sec. 25
and 36, W 1/4.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43512
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Eyak Boat Launch
Reconstruction Project
Completed
Actual: 01/13/2014
01/2014
UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Copper River
Meridian, T. 16 S., R. 2 W., Sections 25 N/W1/4 and 36, W1/4. from the North edge of the Harvel/Kallander
subdivision to the Heney Ridge Communications Site along the Copper River Highway, Cordova, Alaska.
- Recreation management
Completed
EA
Actual: 02/07/2014
04/2014
Dave Zastrow
907-424-4754
dzastrow@fs.fed.us
Description: The USFS, Cordova RD is proposing to reconstruct the Eyak boat launch and parking area. The project will
address stream bank restoration, traffic flow safety, eliminate encroachment on private land and install a double
wide boat ramp.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35906
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Cordova C-5 T15S
R2W Section 31 NE 1/4, C.M. The site is located off the Copper River Highway at mile 6.2 on the Eyak river 200
yards south of Eyak lake.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Dave Zastrow
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
907-424-4754
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
dzastrow@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
Description: The proposal is to make a loop trail connecting existing Haystack Trail to an unimproved user-created fishing
access trail. A boardwalk would prevent further damage to muskeg vegetation. Historical artifacts exist in the
area. CZMA-FAA (1)
Location:
One Eyed Pond Channel
Decision
Cordova Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Haystack Loop Trail, originally
titled Mile 18 Creek Wetland
Restoration/ Angler Trail.
EA
Planning Status
UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T16S, R1E; Copper
River Meridian. Southeast of Cordova; near Mile 18.5 of the Copper River Highway.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Ken Hodges
907-424-4738
khodges@fs.fed.us
Description: One Eyed Pond is an isolated former gravel pit. We propose to dig a 40-ft channel to connect it to an adjacent
pond. This will allow anadromous salmonids to enter and use the pond for summer and winter rearing habitat.
Location:
Sand Trail Parking Area
Construction Project
EA
UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Copper River
Meridian, Cord B-4 quad, T16S, R1E, sect 30. 18 miles ESE of Cordova AK. 300 yds south of milepost 18.2 of
the Copper River Hwy.
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Land ownership management
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
11/22/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 05/2014
Expected:06/2014
08/2014
Dave Zastrow
907-424-4754
dzastrow@fs.fed.us
Description: The project is to build a 60ft X 140ft. parking area at the Sand Trail trailhead to provide safe public parking along
the Copper River Highway to access National Forest system lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43147
Location:
Chugach National Forest
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Cordova Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 16
S., R. 2 W., Section 2, CR Meridian.
Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R10 - Alaska Region
Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Alaska Dept of Fish & Game
Cannery Crk Hatchery Health &
Safety Improvements
- Special use management
CE
Description: Proposing health & safety updates to include: amending permit for new fuel tanks, new generator shed, new
addition to hatchery, expansion of fish raceways
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33715
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/09/2010
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Sec. 28, T. 11 N., R.
11 E., S.M. Cannery Creek is on the east shore of Unakwik Inlet, about half way up the inlet, in the northwest area
of Prince William Sound, Alaska.
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game
Coghill Weir and Camp Permit
Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: Renwal of a permit to operate and maintain a temporary salmon weir and permanent support camp. Structures
include: cabin, weir, outhouse, 2 storage sheds, tent platform, rain gage, dock, antennas, foot paths and 3 bridges.
Operate June-August.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43094
Location:
Alaska Railroad Corporation
Permit Renewal
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/05/2013
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - T11N, R9E,Sec. 4
NW 1/4, S.M. Coghill River, Port Wells, Western Prince William Sound. Near Coghill Lake.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/05/2013
CE
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Description: Alaska Railroad Corp.is requesting renewal of their permit for another 5 year term. The current permit authorizes 3
avalanche mitigation improvements and 1 weather station for the purpose of protecting use of the railroad.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43091
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Kern
Creek Drainage - T10N, R2E, Sec 27 S.M. AKRR MM43 - T6N, R2E, Sec 16 S.M. Kern Creek Drainage, off
Seward Hwy (1 detection system); Grandview area: AKRR MM43(weather station); AKRR MM43-10 &
MM43-30 (2 detection systems).
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Alaska Railroad Siding
Removal at Spencer Glacier
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-754-2315
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: As stipulated in the minerals contract issued by the USFS, the Alaska Railroad is required to remove all track and
structures and restore the area.
Location:
Alaska Wildlife Conservation
Center Road Permit Renewal
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/05/2013
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
CE
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Description: Requesting renewal of a 5-yr permit for continued maintenance and use of an existing road (and entrance gate) to
allow access across national forest land to private property. Road is 675 ft long x 30 ft wide.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43095
Location:
Alaska Working Retriever Club
Permit Renwal
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - portion of T9N, R3E,
Section 31, SM. Entrance road to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center off Seward Hwy at MM 79, in Portage
Alaska.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/05/2013
CE
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Description: Alaska Working Retriever Club is requesting a renewal of their recreational event permit for another 5 years. The
permit would authorize AKC (dog) field trials and hunt tests with live ammo and minimal brushing for dog safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43090
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T9N,R1E,Sec14.
Lyons Ponds and Turnagain Pass, both are west of Seward Hwy near MP 68.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Chugach Electric Association Distribution lines renewal
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
CE
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-754-2315
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: The special use authorization for Chugach Electric's distribution lines that cross national forest lands needs to be
renewed to continue to authorize the powerline in their present location.
Location:
Granite Creek Campground
Reconstruction
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Distribution Lines for Portage
Valley and Hope Highway, various other location on the Forest.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 05/01/2012
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
Alison Rein
907-754-2329
arein@fs.fed.us
Description: recronstruct and upgrade existing 17 site campground to meet accessibility guidelines, provide additional
recreation opportunitities such as group camping, double sites, hikingtrails and winter camping, and reduce
exposure to flooding/erosion
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39145
Location:
Main Bay Fish Hatchery Permit
Renewal
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - west 1/2 of section 4,
T7N, R1E. Campground entry road is at MP 63 Seward Highway, half-way from Seward to Anchorage.
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 11/25/2012
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2014
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of a multi-year special use permit to Alaska Department of Fish and Game for continued use &
maintenance of the Main Bay Fish Hatchery located in Main Bay, Prince William Sound. Managed by PWS
Aquaculture Corp. EIS/ROD 1980. Constructed 1981.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40367
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - NW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4
Sec. 17, T. 5 N, R. 8 E. Seward Meridian. Head of Main Bay, western Prince William Sound, approx. 40 miles
southeast of Whittier.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Potential Recovery of Pigeon
Guillemot Populations, Naked
Island Group-Prince William
Sound
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/17/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:04/2014
Actual: 03/05/2014
Project Contact
06/2014
Carole Jorgensen
907-743-9562
cjjorgensen@fs.fed.us
Description: The FS is tiering to the USFWS EA on Potential Pigeon Guillemot Recovery. Forest Supervisor would decide
whether or not, and under what conditions, to authorize occupancy and use on CNF for personnel camping,
trapping, and monitoring
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42785
Location:
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Valdez-Cordova. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Naked
Island Group, Glacier Ranger District, Prince William Sound.
Christopher Stinson
Prince William Sound Campsite - Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
Hardening and Restoration
907-754-2349
- Heritage resource
Notice of Initiation 01/19/2012
cstinson@fs.fed.us
management
Est.
Comment
Period
Public
EA
- Watershed management
Notice 04/2014
Description: 19 dispersed backcountry campsites in Western Prince William Sound would be hardened and restored.
Research Special Use Permit
Request - Virgina Tech, Dr.
James Spotila
Web Link:
http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38888
Location:
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Western
Prince William Sound.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-754-2315
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: This request is for completing research to measure erosion rates by glaciers in several locations in the National
Forest by collecting rock sampes from various areas, some requiring access by helicopter
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Various point locations
identified. Vicinity of Girdwood, Portage Glacier and Turnagain Pass.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Retriever Club of Alaska Permit
Renewal
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/05/2013
Expected:04/2014
Project Contact
05/2014
CE
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Description: Retriever Club of Alaska is requesting to renew recreation event permit for another 5 years. It will authorize AKC
(dog) field trials and hunt tests with live ammo, and minimal alder brushing for dog safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43089
Location:
Scott Shelly Private Road
Special Use Permit Renewal
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T8N,R1E,Sec 14.
Lyons Ponds and Turnagain Pass, west of Seward Hwy near MP 68.
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-754-2315
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Requesting renewal of 5 year permit #GLA518 which expires 12/31/2011. New permit would authorize continued
use of an existing gravel road and gate for the purpose of personal and commercial access to private property in
Portage Valley.
Location:
Spencer Minerals
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - T8N, R3E, Sec 4 SW1/4
SE1/4, and Sec. 9 NW1/4 NE1/4. Road located south of Portage Glacier Hwy and west of FS Portage Valley Work
Center.
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
EIS
N/A
N/A
Keith Menasco
928-774-0594
kmenasco@fs.fed.us
Description: Project will consider whether or not to authorize removal of mineral materials (rock and gravel aggregate) from a
600-acre site near Spencer Glacier, if so, what restrictions will apply.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/chugach/pdf/spencer_extrct_scpltr.pdf
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - The Spencer Mineral
Materials site is situated on a glacial outwash plain at the terminus of Spencer Glacier, within the Glacier Ranger
District of the Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula Borough. Glacier Ranger District, Kenai Peninsula
Borough, Alaska.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Glacier Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Spencer Whistle Stop Outfitter
& Guide Opportunities
- Special use management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 10/14/2009
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
11/2014
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Description: Provide commercial recreation opportunities at the Spencer Whistle Stop recreation area, by issuing special use
permits.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43715
Location:
Wild Alpine, LLC permit
amendment
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Spencer Whistle Stop is located at mile 54.6 of the Alaska Railroad, ~10 miles south of Portage Alaska.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/02/2013
Expected:04/2014
CE
04/2014
Teresa Paquet
907-754-2314
tpaquet@fs.fed.us
Description: Wild Alpine is requesting an amendment to their existing permit to authorize a new use area Southwest of
Turnagain Pass. Current permit authorizes avalanche education classes and other baccountry travel uses in
Turnagain Pass & Portage Valley.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41981
Location:
Williwaw Spawning Channel
Treatments
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Alison Rein
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
907-754-2329
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Scoping Start 03/2014
arein@fs.fed.us
- Watershed management
Description: Stabilize erosion at Williwaw Fish Viewing platfrom including repair of Williwaw Platform, modification of stream
control structures upstream and downstream of Williwaw Platform. Remove alder and plant willow/cottonwood/birch
to improve habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43700
Location:
Chugach National Forest
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. Seward District, Silvertip area,
north of Seward Highway, in the Gulch Creek and Bertha Creek areas.
UNIT - Glacier Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Anchorage. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Williwaw
Spawning Channel in Portage Valley, near the Wiliwaw Salmon Viewing Platform.
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R10 - Alaska Region
Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Alaska Department of Fish and
Game O/G Permit Renewal
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
Project Contact
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
N/A
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided cross-country skiing and overnight camping on Bean Creek and
Resurrection Pass Trail; fishing and hiking on Russian River Angler and Russian River Falls Trails; fishing, hiking
and camping on Lost Lake Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43092
Location:
Alaska Department of Fish and
Game special use permit
renewal
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bean
Creek, Resurrection Pass, Russian River Angler, Russian River Falls, and Lost Lake Trails.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/27/2014
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
01/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Re-issue permit for the placement of two incline plane salmon smolt traps in the Russian River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43135
Location:
Alaska Kenai Fishing for Fun
Outfitter/Guide Permit Renewal
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Russian River: one trap about 150 meters above the confluence of the Russian and Kenai Rivers; the second trap
about 1.5 km above the confluence.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Actual: 01/27/2014
01/2014
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing on/along: Bench, Paradise, Johnson and Grayling Lakes, Quartz
Creek, and Kenai River.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43100
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Bench, Paradise, Johnson and Grayling Lakes, Quartz Creek, and Kenai River.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Alaska Legacy Fish Camp, LLC
Outfitter/Guide Permit Renewal
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/27/2014
Project Contact
01/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided freshwater fishing on Russian River, Quartz Creek and Kenai River; guided
hiking on Russian River Falls/Lower Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43097
Location:
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Russian River, Quartz Creek and Kenai River, Russian River Falls/Lower Trails.
Alaska Railroad special use
- Special use management
permit renewal for flood control
berm
Completed
Actual: 01/27/2014
01/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Re-issue permit for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a flood control berm of approximately 2500
feet long, 12 feet wide, and 10 feet high upstream of the railroad embankment at Mile 36 on Trail Creek.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43137
Location:
Charles Lockwood Road
Access Special Use Permit
Renewal
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 3, T5N, R1E.
Upstream of the railroad embankment at Mile 36 on Trail Creek.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Actual: 01/27/2014
01/2014
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for use of an existing access across National Forest System lands to private property.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43136
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 24, T. 2 N., R. 1
W., SEWARD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. The access is located between Lot D of US Survey 2530 and US Survey
2003 on the Primrose Road, Mile 17 Seward Highway.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Chugach Backcountry Fishing
Expeditions Outfitter/Guide
Permit Renewal
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/27/2014
Project Contact
01/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing along Carter/Crescent Lake, Russian River Angler, and Ptarmigan
Creek Trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43098
Location:
Chugach Electric Assoc
Relocation of Existing Hope
Distribution Line in sec. 3, MP
5.5-5.8, Hope Hwy
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Carter/Crescent Lake, Russian River Angler, and Ptarmigan Creek Trails.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 02/06/2014
02/2014
CE
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: The new alignment will require clearing a new 40-foot wide right-of-way along the west side of the Hope Highway
and the installation of approximately 1500` of new overhead primary single-phase electric distribution line and
retiring the existing line
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43204
Location:
City of Seward Renewal of
Powerline Permit
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 22, T9N,
R1W, Seward Meridian. Mile post 5.5-5.8, Hope Highway.
- Special use management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-754-2315
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: The powerline permit for the City of Seward will expire at the end of 2013 and will need to be renewed to continue
authorization to allow the right-of-way for the powerlines to cross National Forest Lands.
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - City of Seard
Transmission Line: Dave Creek to Lawing is 115 KV and Lawing to Seward is 69 KV. Seward Highway from Mile 5
to mile 25.5.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Creek Side Nugget Plan of
Operations
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 11/25/2013
Project Contact
06/2014
EA
Michael Johnson
907-288-7729
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Plan proposes suction dredging in Bear Creek using a four inch suction dredge and accessing with two ATVs trail
on the Bear Creek trail which is closed to motorized access by the general public
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42880
Location:
Gem Mining Plan of Operations
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North,
Range 2 West, Section 1, Seward Meridian. Bear Creek near Hope, Alaska.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/21/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
Michael Johnson
907-288-7729
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Seasonal high-banking along Palmer Creek with a two inch high-banker and use of a seasonal RV camp, ATV for
access, and occasional use of a small dozer for reclamation work
Location:
HHH mining plan of operations
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North,
Range 2 West, portions of Sections 21 and 22. Palmer Creek near confluence of Resurrection Creek.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
01/25/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Michael Johnson
907-288-7729
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Year round suction dredging in Palmer Creek with two (2) six inch suction dredges, high-banking on the bench
above Palmer Creek, and use of two temporary tent camps. Access will be by snowmobile or ATV on existing
trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38123
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North,
Range 2 West, portions of Section 15 and 22, Seward Meridian. Palmer Creek road near Hope, Alaska.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
HMC Palmer Creek Mining Plan
of Operations
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Michael Johnson
907-288-7729
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: seasonal suction dredging and high-banking, sampling, road repair, and use of a seasonal camp consisting of
tents or campers. Access will be by ATV or snowmobile, road vehicles, or small excavation equipment on roads
currently closed to the public
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41917
Location:
Hope Stone Mineral Materials
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North,
Range 1 West, Section 30 and, Township 8 North, Range 1 West, Section 7, Seward Meridian. Several existing
mining claims located in the Palmer Creek road area near Hope, AK.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
01/26/2012
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
Michael Johnson
907-288-7729
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Removing slate from an existing source near Mile 11.5 of the Hope Hwy using hand tools and mechanized
equipment to load and move pallets of slate and for reclamation. Storage of slate on-site may be authorized
through a special use permit
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38127
Location:
Install & Operate One
Forest Service Repeater
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 10 North,
Range 1 West, portions of Section 29 and 32, Seward Meridian. Approximately Mile 11.5 Hope Hwy.
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
04/2014
Alison Rein
907-754-2329
arein@fs.fed.us
Description: Install and operate a single, self-contained, VHF repeater. All construction materials brought to site via helicopter.
No ground disturbance required; equipment is contained in or on an aluminum building with foundation included.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43710
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
Expected:03/2014
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T7N, R1E, SE 1/4 of
Section 18, Seward Meridian. Mt. top approx. 2.5 miles south of MP 62 Seward hwy; 3,852' elevation.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Juneau North Burn
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
Actual: 02/11/2014
Project Contact
Jessica Ilse
907-754-2322
jilse@fs.fed.us
03/2014
CE
Description: Revisit a decision to improve wildlife habitat in the Juneau Creek area. Aspen stands would be improved using low
to moderate intensity prescribed fire to kill some overstory trees and stimulate aspen suckering.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40605
Location:
Kenai Hydro, LLC Special Use
Permit Renewal
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - SW 1/4 Section
13,T5N, R4W; SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 Section 14,T5N, R4W, Seward Meridian. Juneau Creek area, near Cooper
Landing north of the Sterling Highway.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 01/27/2014
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
01/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Re-issue special use permit for investigative studies for Grant Lake FERC preliminary license.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43134
Location:
Kenai Lake Work Center East
#7398 and #3532 Conveyance
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 1-3, 5, 8, 16-17,
20-21, 36, T. 4 N., R. 1 E., SEWARD MERIDIAN; Sec. 26-29, 32- 35, T. 5 N., R. 1 E., SEWARD MERIDIAN.
Grant Lake/Grant Creek/Falls Creek.
- Facility management
Completed
EA
Actual: 03/21/2014
06/2014
Robert Stovall
907-743-9474
rstovall@fs.fed.us
Description: Sale of two parcels totalling approximately 40 acres of National Forest System Lands at MP 23 of the Seward Hwy,
pursuant to the Forest Service Facilities Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=20324
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Section 25; T4N,
R1W; Seward Meridian. Administrative site on the east side of the Seward Highway at approximately milepost 23.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
McClain's Mining Plan of
Operations
- Minerals and Geology
Completed
Actual: 03/07/2014
07/2014
EA
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 9 North,
Range 2 West, Section 19. Coeur D'Alene Creek area of Plamer Creek Road near Hope Alaska.
- Minerals and Geology
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2014
Expected:04/2014
06/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T. 5 N, R.1 W, S. 21,
Seward Meridian. approximately Mile 33 of the Seward Hwy near Moose Pass, Alaska.
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
John Eavis
907-288-7701
jeavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Stabilize the south bank and reshape the floodplain and channel of Primrose Creek prevent high water events from
damaging roads and recreation facilities. Place boulders and anchor up to 60 whole trees along 500 feet of the
south creek bank.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43705
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
Michael Johnson
907-288-7729
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal is to expand the southwest edge of the pit to access additional sand resources; the overall size of the pit
will not exceed five acres. Sand will continue to be made available by request for both personal and commecial
uses
Location:
Primrose Creek bank
stabilization
Michael Johnson
907-288-7729
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposed mechanical placer mining plan of operations including several 50'x100' excavations per operating
season and a 50'x50' camp area. Equipment proposed is a small trommel, small dozer, small excavator and skid
steer loader.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43505
Location:
Mile 33 Seward Highway sand
source expansion
Project Contact
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T. 3 N, R.1 W, S. 24,
Seward Meridian. Primrose Creek campground and Kenai Lake boat launch off the Primrose Spur road at the
south end of Kenai Lake.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Debra Srb
Proposal from Verizon Wireless - Special use management
In Progress:
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
for Comm Site Lease at Windy
907-424-4726
Scoping Start 12/13/2013
Pt.(S) Comm Site
dsrb@fs.fed.us
Description:
CE
The Chugach National Forest has received an application from Verizon Wireless for cellular use and for
installation, operation and maintenace of communication equipment at the Windy Point Communications Site.
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43709
Location:
Recreation Event 6-Mile Creek
2014
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - NW1/4, Section 25,
Township 10 N., Ranger 2 W., S.M. Latitude 60 55' 52" North and Longitude 149 33' 53" W. Adjacent to the Hope
Highway, Kenai Penninsula Borough, Alaska.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2014
Expected:04/2014
04/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Recreation Event to take place Sat/Sun during August 2014
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43843
Location:
Resurrection Creek Aquatic
Habitat Maintenance
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hope
Y 6-mile creek.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/15/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
Angela Coleman
907-288-7728
ajcoleman@fs.fed.us
Description: Restore flow into a constructed side channel by removing accumulated debris/sediment deposited during a 2012
ice dam break flood event. Improve grade control and excavate an additional inlet reducing potential dewatering
from future flood events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43535
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
Sitka Pence
907-288-7720
sitkapence@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T9N,R2W,NW
Quarter Section 28. Resurrection Creek four miles upstream from Hope, Alaska.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Resurrection Creek Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Phase II
- Watershed management
- Minerals and Geology
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
07/23/2010
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 06/2014
Expected:08/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
Karen Kromrey
907-288-7745
kkromrey@fs.fed.us
Description: Approve a supplement to a mining plan of operations and new mining operations. Restore Resurrection Creek's
channel, floodplain, and streamside vegetation to pre-mining conditions and enhance fish and riparian wildlife
habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23483
Location:
Resurrection Creek parking
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Seward Ranger District, Resurrection Creek.
- Recreation management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:04/2014
08/2014
John Eavis
907-288-7701
jeavis@fs.fed.us
Description: Provide parking and discourage unauthorized off road vehicle travel in the riparian area adjacent to Resurrection
Creek between MP 3.1 and 3.7 of the Resurrection Creek Road south of Hope, AK in the vicinity of the Rec Gold
Panning Area and Trailhead
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43706
Location:
Russian River Campground
Reconstruction Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/14/2014
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Resurrection Creek Road Mile 3.1 to Mile 3.7 near Hope, Alaska.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
06/01/2012
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 03/2014
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
Karen Kromrey
907-288-7745
kkromrey@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to reconstruct Russian River Campground to improve pedestrian/vehicles access,
improve functionality of Russian Lakes Trailhead, provide a fish waste disposal facility, and improve facilities for
visitor contacts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42966
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - T.5N., R.4W., Sec
33,34,35, Seward Meridian. This project is located throughout Russian River Campground located at Mile 52.5 of
the Sterling Highway, 3 miles west of Cooper Landing, Alaska.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Russian River Fuel Reduction
Project
- Fuels management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
N/A
EA
Joseph Ford
907-228-4119
jpford@fs.fed.us
Description: This area has been identified in the Cooper Landing Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The proposed
action is to thin hardwoods and spruce trees on 263 acres near the Russian River. FAA(3).
Location:
Soggy Bottom Mountain Bike
Race
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Sec. 33, 34, 35, T5N,
R4W; Seward Meridian. Cooper Landing Community Wildfire Protection area, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/03/2014
Expected:03/2014
03/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Mountain Bike Rec Event to take place first Saturday in August. This race uses the full length of the Resurrection
Pass Trail (including Devils Pass). Race starts off of NFS lands in Hope, AK and ends off NFS lands in Hope, AK.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43719
Location:
Tower Rock Lodge
Outfitter/Guide Permit Renewal
Sitka Pence
907-288-7720
sitkapence@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Resurrection Pass Trail (Including Devil's Pass Trail).
- Special use management
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Actual: 01/27/2014
01/2014
Katherine Van
Massenhove
907-743-9542
kvanmassenhove@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Re-issue special use permit for guided fishing on Kenai River and along Russian River Angler Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43099
Location:
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kenai
River and Russian River Angler Trail.
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Chugach National Forest
Project Name
Chugach National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R10 - Alaska Region
Seward Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Trail Habitat Improvement
Project
EA
Jessica Ilse
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:12/2014
03/2015
907-754-2322
- Forest products
Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2014
jilse@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: Improve moose forage through prescribed burning, mechanical and/or hand treatements, reduce fuel loading and
fuel continuity, and improve stand health by thinning spruce and hardwood stands in the Trail watershed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41220
Location:
Winter Supplemental Plan of
Operations
Project Contact
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North
shore of Kenai Lake, Trail Creek, Grant and Ptarmigan Lakes.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/05/2013
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Michael Johnson
907-288-7729
mwjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: The Plan proposes cutting 15 to 20 small diameter trees in preparation of processing placer gravels and use and
maintenance of approximately 500 feet of new access road to access upper benches of Quartz Creek for
exploration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42754
Location:
UNIT - Seward Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Kenai Peninsula. LEGAL - Township 5 North,
Range 2 West, portions of sections 9 and 10, Seward Meridian. Approximately Mile 40 of the Sterling Highway on
Quartz Creek near Cooper Landing Alaska.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
04/01/2014 04:47 am MT
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Chugach National Forest