SNOTEL Site Authorization
NRCS has requested a special use permit to construct and operate two additional SNOTEL (SNOw TELemetry) sites on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The SNOTEL system is the largest high-elevation snow and climate data network in the United States.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Pinto Rock-lat/long: Lat 121 56.543, Long 46 19.412;
Skate Creek-lat/long: Lat 121 49.809, Long 46 38.637
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/01/2013 |
| Decision | 04/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cowlitz Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
SNOTEL Site Authorization
Decision Signed Date: 04/30/2014
Forests:
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Districts:
Cowlitz Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Lewis; Skamania
Legal Land Description:
Skate Creek site: Sec. 5, T13N, R8E, WM, Lewis County;
Pinto Rock site: Sec. 28, T10N, R7E, WM, Skamania County
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Erica Taecker
10024 US Hwy 12
Randle, WA 98377
360-497-1136
etaecker@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/13/2014