USGS Lahar Monitoring Stations
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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
1. Confluence of White R./West Fork White R. (private); 2. West Fork White R./Hazard Cr.; 3. Suntop; 4. Wrong Cr.; 5. Lonesome Lake; 6. Poch Cr.; 7. Crystal Mountain.
Project Milestones:
Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Scoping Start | 03/08/2024 |
Decision | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Implementation | 07/2025 (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:
Snoqualmie 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
U.S. Geological Survey Lahar Monitoring Network
Decision Signed Date: 07/11/2025
Forests:
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Districts:
Snoqualmie Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Pierce
Legal Land Description:
T17N, R7E, Sec 16; T17N, R10E, Sec 26; T18N, R9E, Sec's 6, 30, 33; T18N, R10E, Sec 18; T19N, R9E, Sec 24; W.M.
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Eric Ozog
902 S.E. North Bend Way, Bldg 1
North Bend, WA 98045
360-691-4396
eric.ozog@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/14/2025