Ape Cave Resource Protection
Project proposes to install gates on Ape Cave, listed as a Significant Cave per Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988, to protect the cave from resource impacts outside of normal operating hours or season, including White Nose Syndrome.
Location Summary
Ape Cave, Trail #239, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
District: Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Project Milestones
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/13/2024 |
| Comment Period | 04/01/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | N/A |
| Decision | 07/19/2024 |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
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