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Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
Construct approx .25 mile road to connect Rd 7222 with Rd 7224. Decommission approx. 3.8 miles of road at high risk for aquatics. Project is being cancelled to be brought forward at a later date, likely with additional project components.
EA evaluating alternatives that would provide the greatest certainty for long term access to the trails along the Baker River and maintain or restore river processes.
This landscape-scale analysis would improve ecological conditions, enhance recreational opportunities, provide forest products to support local economies, and maintain public access to valuable resources.
Replacement of 2 failing bridges with new bridges in more sustainable locations, with trail reroutes leading to the new locations. Bridges 70'-80' in length each, with about 750' of new trail total.
This project would allow the installation of a 70' trail bridge over the MF Nooksack River. The project would also create a new parking area(up to 10 vehicles), and relocate less than one mile of stock trail to connect to the original trail.
A temporary closure of National Forest System Road (FSR) 6020-110, the Lake Serene Trailhead, the entire length of the Lake Serene Trail, including the Bridal Veil Falls Trail.
The project would relocate 1600 feet of trail. The project would reduce grade and create safer terrain for hikers. The reduction in grade would also promote vegetation health along the trail, by minimizing impacts of erosion.
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.
The U.S Army Corps of Engineers and U.S Forest Service authorized Snohomish County Public Works to repair roadway embankment damage on Marten
Creek Bridge 526 located between Mile Post 20.6 and 20.7 on the Mountain
Loop Highway.
Repair of storm-damaged roads under the Emergency Response for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program, including Forest Service led repair of FS Road 3040 at MP 1.6.
The National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service are preparing a North Cascades Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Restoration Plan and Environmental Impact Statement to determine how to restore the grizzly bear to the North Cascades ecosystem.
The Northwest Forest Plan Amendment provides an updated management framework that incorporates best available scientific information, considers public input, recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee, tribes, and government partners.
Puget Sound Energy proposes to replace a failing power line that is buried along FS Road 68 and bury an additional 3 miles (new) along FSR68 replacing 1 mile of overland buried cable. A temporary cable on the ground surface will be removed.
Improve and maintain boat launching capabilities, provide improved toilet facilities and increase parking capacity to improve visitor safety at the Panorama Point boat launch.
The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.
Heavy rains during the winter of 2016 damaged FSR 6835 at MP 1.4, where soils became heavily saturated and caused a debris land slide. Project will remove the slide material, place base rock and surfacing, and add a cross drain culvert.
The Snohomish County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue Unit operates and maintains repeaters at five locations in the Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This project seeks to allow the Sheriff's office to provide periodic maintenance and repairs.
Repair of storm-damaged roads and trails in the Snoqualmie Ranger District, including Forest Service led repair work proposed for Gold Creek Trail Bridge. Additional repairs also led by Federal Highways Administration.
Project to complete repairs of storm damage on NFS Road 50. Repairs would include embankment placement to grade to replace shoulder and roadway, including rock and root wad placement for bank stabilization, culvert cleaning, and road resurfacing.
Complete repairs of storm damage on NFS Road 5078. Repairs include removing woody debris and rock material out of the aggraded stream and rebuilding the road prism above the stream intersection.
Sound Salmon Solutions staff will install approximately 9,000 total native plants in the riparian buffer of the South Fork Skykomish River in 5 separate parcels. Post-planting maintenance and monitoring will ensure survival of plants.
The Darrington Ranger District proposes to replace a bridge on the Suiattle River Road to improve an important Chinook Salmon run and restore important salmon habitat for species.
The U.S. Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS-CVO) has applied for a 20-year special use permit to install up to 5 new Lahar monitoring stations within the Carbon and White River drainages located to the NE of Mount Rainier volcano.
Partners deploying camera stations across multiple forests to assess habitat range and distribution of Canada Lynx and Wolverine over a period of 20 years.
Mt. Baker Ski Area is proposing to construct a new generator and transformer building to power base area and chairlifts, and install utilities in trenches in current parking lot area.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Climate Change Adaptation
Carbon Stewardship
Environmental Justice
Facility Management
Research
Fuels Management
Heritage Resource Management
Land Ownership Management
Land Acquisition
Minerals And Geology
Unknown
Land Management Planning
Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Road Management
Grazing Management
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Special Area Management
Recreation Management
Special Use Management
Forest Products
Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products)
