Backcountry Restoration Treasured Landscapes
Due to the high amount of use at Blue Lake, a matrix of visitor trails has been created to and along the lake, and at popular viewpoints. The trails and viewpoints are impacting the fragile vegetation cover and exposing large patches of bare ground.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Blue Lake in the North Cascades Scenic Area (Highway 20)near Liberty Bell Mountain
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/22/2015 |
| Decision | 08/2015 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2015 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Methow Valley Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Backcountry Restoration Treasured Landscapes
Decision Signed Date: 08/10/2015
Forests:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Districts:
Methow Valley Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Okanogan
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Phillip Christy
24 West Chewuch Road
Winthrop, WA 98862
509-486-5137
pchristy@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/16/2015