The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (MBSNF) BAER team recently re-assessed National Forest System (NFS) lands impacted by the Bolt Creek, Boulder Lake, and Suiattle River Fires. A previous BAER team had completed an assessment on most of these fires, however, due to the unseasonably late fire season another assessment was determined to be needed to reassess changes in wildfire impacts from the previous assessment. This assessment also includes the Loch Katrine fire which was not previously assessed.

Information about the fires can be found online at: Bolt Creek Fire https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/wanws-bolt-creek-fire, Suiattle River, Boulder Lake and Loch Katrine Fires https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/wamsf-loch-katrine-fire.

After a large wildfire, special actions may be necessary to provide for public and community safety and protect critical natural and cultural resources from post-fire events like soil erosion and flooding. BAER teams focuses on emergency actions necessary to protect human life and safety, property, and natural and cultural resources, including affected watersheds. BAER assessments identify unacceptable risks on federal lands from post-fire threats and help land managers prepare burned areas for potential threats from rainstorms.

The Forest Service BAER team on the MBSNF consisted of hydrologists, soil scientists, botanists, biologists, archaeologists, engineers, and geographic information system (GIS) specialists. The BAER program uses ground and aerial surveys, satellite imagery and computer models to evaluate conditions and recommend emergency treatments to protect values at risk from further damage.

The BAER team coordinated and shared information from their assessment with other federal agencies, as well as state agencies and local counties and municipalities who work with adjacent and downstream private homeowners, landowners, and businesses to prepare for potential post-fire flooding and debris flow impacts.

Bolt Creek BAER Report (1)

Bolt Creek BAER Report (2)

Suiattle BAER Report

Loch Katrine BAER Report

Alerts

• Christmas Tree Permit Info!

  Date(s): Nov 9, 2023 - Dec 30, 2023

• New food storage rules for Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF

  Date(s): Apr 14, 2023

• Wildfire Closures

  Date(s): Sep 1, 2022

Closures

• Hwy 542 Closed to Artist Point

  Date(s): Oct 23, 2023

• Lake Twenty-Two Trailhead and Trail Closed

  Date(s): Oct 13, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

  Forest Order: 06052320

• Copper Lake Area Closure

  Date(s): Sep 29, 2023

  Forest Order: 06-05-23-18

• Forest Road 4110 Closed

  Date(s): Aug 24, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

  Forest Order: ORDER # 06-05-23-13

• White Chuck Rd Closure

  Date(s): Mar 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

  Forest Order: 06-05-23-03

• HWY 2 Closed due to new Bolt Creek Fire

  Date(s): Sep 10, 2022

• Pincer Creek Fire Closure

  Date(s): Oct 12, 2021

• Forest Service Road 41 Closed at Canyon Creek Bridge

  Date(s): Sep 23, 2016

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