Mt Baldy Safety Evacuation Corridor Project
The Mt Baldy Safety Evacuation Corridor Project is a linear fuel break, 50 feet on each side of the road. The purpose is to enhance community protection and reduce the risk of loss of human life, structures, and natural resources from wildland fires. The intent of the Project is to move towards the desired condition in the chaparral fuel type by establishing a diversity of shrub age classes in key areas surrounding Mt Baldy Safety Evacuation Corridor to improve the effectiveness of fire suppression and evacuation operations.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project begins at Manker Campground and Mt. Baldy Road. Then proceeds south and ends just north of Shinn Road.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/02/2024 |
| Decision | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
San Gabriel River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Project Decision Information
Mt Baldy Safety Evacuation Corridor Project
Decision Signed Date: 04/22/2025
Forests:
Angeles National Forest
Districts:
San Gabriel River Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Los Angeles; San Bernardino
Legal Land Description:
T1N, R8W Sections: 1, 12,13,19,20,25,36
T2N, R8W Section: 17
T2N, R7W Section: 9
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Arturo Lozano
110 N. Wabash Avenue
Glendora, CA 91741
909-522-1859
arturo.lozano@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/30/2025