Upper Echo Lakes Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Treat areas within the WUI defense zone to reduce potential for catastrophic wildland fire by reducing wildland fire intensity and potential for sustained crown fire and long-range spotting. Also to provide defensible space adjacent to communities.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project area is defined as the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), approximately 1/4 mile surrounding the Upper Echo Lake recreation residence cabins.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/15/2011 |
| Decision | 11/2012 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2012 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3 (4)
Special Authority:
Lake Tahoe Basin Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects (P.l. 111-8 Sec. 423)
Lead Management Unit:
Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Project Decision Information
Upper Echo Lakes Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Decision Signed Date: 11/15/2012
Forests:
Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
Districts:
Lake Tahoe Basin Mgt Unit
States:
California
Counties:
El Dorado
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Brian Garrett
35 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
530-543-2617
bdgarrett@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 11/2/2018