Planning and Management of Domestic Sheep and Goat Grazing within the Range of Bighorn Sheep
Proposal to amend Land and Resource Management Plans to provide forest plan direction for managing domestic sheep and goat grazing within the range of Bighorn sheep to better provide for bighorn sheep viability in the context of range management.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest within the Range of Bighorn Sheep.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 02/17/2023 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
219 (2012)
Project Purpose:
Grazing Management
Project Activity:
Grazing Allotment Management; Grazing Authorizations
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Districts:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units
States:
Washington
Counties:
Chelan; Kittitas; Okanogan; Yakima
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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David Topolewski
215 Melody Lane
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-664-9376
david.topolewski@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/6/2025