Projects Archive

Construction of new office building and addition to exisitng storage building. Installation of underground water line to tie into municipal water supply.

Repair thedamage to FS Road 1808 damaged by the May 2011 flood at mile post 4.2. The design would include a ford crossing to replace the existing culvert.

Frontier Communication proposes to add fiber optic to the existing underground utility line located within the Forest Service right of way within Second creek

Reroute a portion of the 10 Mile Creek Trail (#1256) that was damaged in the Wolverine Fire in 2015 near Holden Village. The .18 mile reroute will move the trail location away from 10 Mile Creek to a more sustainable location.

Restore Forest Service Road 1900 at mile post 5.1and mile post 2.0 to the full two-lane capacity. The road shoulder and fill slope will be rebuilt with wood or dissipation structures.

An exploration drill program of 14 drill pads/sites (18 drill holes). A geophysical survey program entailing 6 lines totaling about 13 miles total, and a soil survey are planned

4 separate projects are proposed. In the upper meadow area adjacent to Salmon Meadows Campground for ATV and horse camping, at the Irongate trailhead for horse trailer parking, and new motorized trailheads on FS Road 3700-300, and 3700-100.

The purpose of this Project is to plant conifers and speed recovery time for developing a forested landscape.

The Cle Elum Ranger District has plans to perform maintenance on all the trails on the district using force account crews and volunteers during the 2018 field season. There will also be a bridge replacement on 1 trail and 2 trails will be relocated.

This proposal would allow the Cle Elum Ranger District to sell commercial mushroom permits to approve harvest within the Jolly Mountain Fire perimeter. This would also designate 2 camping sites for permitee use.

This project will allow for the falling of trees evaluated as hazardous to people, property, and structures. This will encompass all Cle Elum Ranger District developed recreation sites.

Four blasting projects are proposed on 4 different trail segments, to remove hazardous rock, remove root wads from trail, and to improve rock steps.

Issue temporary recreation event and outfitter guide permits for operation on the Methow Valley, Chelan, and Tonasket Ranger Districts for the 2019 summer season.

Tree planting may take place in both the Muckamuck and Walker fire areas. Tree planting would take place in areas that burned at a high severity that are not regenerating naturally.

re-establish habitat in areas negatively impacted by recent wildfires. Manual planting crews will primarily plant using hand tools

Installation of a radio repeater on the 7422' peak north of Midnight Mountain.

At existing communication site on Flagg Mountain, add antennae and microwave dish to existing Intraspectrum tower; equipment building; and generator & fuel tanks. Part of First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).

To protect public health and safety, remove rotting timbers and then seal openings to the abandoned Benita and Van Epps Mines using polyurethan foam plugs. All work will be completed using winches and hand tools.

Construct 3 accessible fishing docks at Lost, Beaver, and Beth Lakes and refurbish the existing Bonaparte Lake dock over a period of up to 5 years.

Enhance the aquatic ecosystem of Alder Creek through the addition of beaver dam analogs, large woody debris, and a post-assisted log structure. Project location is on Alder Creek near Alder Creek Horse Camp and just upstream of FS Road 6102200.

Issue a new 20-year term permit (replacing an expired permit) for use of an existing waterline and driveway that cross National Forest System land.

Vegetation management will address landscape departures from historical conditions. Includes timber harvest (1,700 acres), ladder fuel reduction (330 acres), precommercial thinning(150 acres), and fuels treatment (3,400 acres).

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) proposes to replace existing the existing building and propane tank at Tunk Mountain with a 24' x 16' structure with an entry vestible.

A special use permit will be issued to replace an MOU. Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) proposes to replace the current radio building and propane tank with upgraded facilities within the same construction footprint at Merritt communication site

Bonneville Power Administration proposed to remove approximately 15-20 trees that interfere with radio communications at their tower site on Tunk Mtn to maintain and improve communications.

Due to the high amount of use at Blue Lake, a matrix of visitor trails has been created to and along the lake, and at popular viewpoints. The trails and viewpoints are impacting the fragile vegetation cover and exposing large patches of bare ground.

Fuel reduction and tree stocking level management activities within a 1500 acre area in the perimeter of the 1994 Bannon Mtn. Fire near Aeneas Valley. Activities will include pre-commercial thinning, and handpiling and burning the slash.

Review and evaluate livestock grazing activites on the Bannon, Aeneas, Revis, & Tunk grazing allotments. Revise the management plans to reflect current direction. 2 action alternatives and the No Action alternative were developed and considered.

A private landowner contacted the ranger district regarding dead and dying Douglas-fir trees along his property line, that are located on USFS land. This decision will authorize the removal and sale of the felled trees.

Relocate 2 steep and rutted segments (totaling 1000 feet) of a user-built spur in Bean Basin of the Teanaway, and incorporate the entire spur into the non-motorized National Forest Trail System.

There are no new extraordinary circumstances that can be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. The previous NEPA decision is sufficient for the renewal of this special use permit.

Salvage wind-felled trees and reduce associated debris created by June 2018 storm. Salvage is proposed to clear trees from campgrounds and fences, reduce fuel hazards created by downed materials, and salvage timber volume for economic value.

Replacement of existing buried irrigation pipeline from Lake Creek to Beehive Reservoir

Rebuild the powerline which begins approximately 1 mile west from the intersection of Clear Lake Road 1200-840 and the 1200 road. The projet area spans west past the end of the road and across Clear Creek.

Re-install five campsites with CXT toilet and parking facilities in Beth Lake Campground in location of former Upper Beaver Lake Campground area.

Timber salvage is proposed only in high severity burn areas. This salvage will likely be a commercial firewood sale(s). These areas will also be evaluated to determine if reforestation, noxious weed control, and/or seeding is necessary.

Replace existing site building with larger one; excavate for new concrete pad for new building and propane tanks; Improve FSR# 7402-315;

Expand existing Sno-Park area by approx 1/3 acre, restore degraded meadow and restore drainage.

Herbicidal treatment of approximately 15 acres of orange hawkweed infestation in the Blue Buck Creek subdrainage. ESD will be requested.

Replace the existing upper culvert (a barrier to fish passage) on FSR 9738-130 with a 14' bottomless arch with grade contol structures.

The assessment area lies within the leased portion of the Bonaparte Boy Scout Camp. The proposal would raze the existing archery range structure and replace it with a 24' X 30' pole barn structure. Two new vault toilets would also be installed.

At Bonaparte Lake Campground, install a swimming dock and a new group site with a covered picnic shelter. Install a covered picnic shelter at Lost Lake Campground. These projects will be implemented over several years.

Whitebark pine grows on top of Bonaparte Mountain. Other species such as lodgepole pine grow in the same area and compete with whitebark pine. Releasing the whitebark pine would improve growth and wildfire survival of the population

Relocate the existing Sno-park at Bonaparte Lake Campground to FS Road 3200-030 to provide adequate parking and sanitation for winter recreationists.

Authorize miner's proposal to drill one 4"-diameter bore hole within the prism of an open FS road. Drill rig will remain on road surface at all times but will not block public use. Water will be transported from off-site, & effluent fully contained.

Installation of a barrier at the west entrance to Boulder Cave to guide visitors to the system trail. Stepping stones in Devil's Creek, trail boot cleaning stations, and educational kiosks would also be installed for the protection of bats.

Revise the allotment management plans for the Boulder and Wolf grazing allotments to reflect current management direction and address resource concerns.

The project will open up FS RD 4930-118 Box Canyon Creek,for use as a secure stockpile site for the Box Canyon Creek bull trout habitat restoration project. The road will be brushed and a gate installed. This gate will be removed upon completion.

This project will place large wood in Box Canyon Creek to help restore an at risk watershed. Approximately 360 pieces are proposed and some wood will come from hazard tree removal at East Kachess Group Campground and Kachess Campground.

Construct approximately 5 miles of non-motorized trail from 25 Mile Creek Helibase to Box Canyon on the south shore of Lake Chelan.

On 8/29/2013 a wind event with winds of 60 - 80 mph blew down 135 trees and damaged the "Commissary/kitchen" and the "Crafts" building at Bonaparte Boy Scout Camp. It is proposed to harvest the down and standing danger trees.

During a wind storm on 8/29/2013, 135 trees were blown down in the Bonaparte Boy Scout Organization Camp at Bonaparte Lake. One of those trees landed on the Kitchen/Commissary and destroyed the building. It is proposed to rebuild the building.

Forest health, timber stand improvement and hazardous fuels reduction project that includes commercial and pre-commercial thinning, stand regeneration, mechanical fuels treatments, prescribed fire and road system management.

Designate Buck Mountain Trail as a system trail, open for all non-motorized recreational users and allow trail improvements that would substantially manage growing recteation in the area and offer resource protection through focused use.

Construct and reconstruct an access road to the proposed Buckhorn mine on private lands; approve occupancy for a water infiltration area and pipeline, water agmentation sites, fencing, utility lines, mitigation sites and water monitoring facilities.

The proponent(Echo Bay Exploration) has withdrawn their proposal to drill up to 965 exploration holes at 675 sites and construct up to 72 miles of temporary access roads.

Exploration of a groundwater well by Echo Bay at this site near Marias Creek. The pump test will fill data gaps about potential impacts to surface water resources and determine if the potential well could provide 83 gpm.

Crown Resources submitted a request for additional water outfalls in a Supplemental Plan of Operations to the Buckhorn Access Project. The Forest Service proposes to complete a Supplemental EIS to address this request.

The project proposes to enhance aquatic habitat by placing up to 400 pieces of large wood (75% of which is classified by Forest Service standards as Medium sized LWD) within the active channel of the Bumping River at six identified sites.

Addition of a 0.5 mile nonmotorized winter trail connector route to the Bumping Winter Trail System for skiers and snowshoers.

Project has been cancelled. Erroneously entered as subject to 215 notice and comment regulations.

In Sept. 2012, a significant lightning storm passed over central Washington igniting many wildfires on the Okanogan-Wenatchee N.F. The Byrd and Goat Mtn Fires occurred in low elevation ponderosa pine dominated stands and are in need of reforestation.

Issue a new special use permit for a term of 5 years, to Central Washington University, for installation of a telemetry site for seismic monitoring (part of an earthquake/tsunami rapid warning system).

Restore ecosystem function using commercial timber harvest, pre-commercial thinning, prescribed burning, pruning, noxious weed control and road management changes ( closing, obliteration, construction, reconstruction and seasonal closures)

1-2 person seasonal operation includes trenching with a backhoe and digging with hand tools. Camping on site.

Issue a mult-yr special use permit authorizing the annual Cascade Crest Endurance Run on existing FS roads and trails.

This proposal would issue a rec permit for an orienteering race to be held on June 10, 2018.

Planting native, climate-adapted seedlings on up to 2796 acres within the 2021 Cedar Creek Fire perimeter.

Replacement of 4 distribution and 2 transmission line poles

Chelan County PUD is proposing to dig test pits to determine site suitability for a water tower. Project consists of digging test holes with an excavator.

Issue a special use permit for the replacement of 11 pole structures not having adequate access along the McKenzie-Beverly Transmission line that crosses NFS lands. Current poles need critical maintenance on cross arms or be replaced.

Whitebark pine planting on approximately 462 acres on the Chelan, Methow Valley, and Tonasket Ranger Districts.

There are no new extraordinary circumstances that can be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. The previous NEPA decision is sufficient for the renewal of this special use permit.

There is a need to restore habitat diversity by increasing large wood quantities, pool frequency and quality, and re-establish side- and off-channel habitat for anadromous fish species including Chinook salmon, steelhead, bull and Westslope trout.

Improve aquatic habitat through placement of large wood,and wood jams, and off-channel habitat enhancement.

Improve aquatic habitats through placement of large wood,and wood jams, and off-channel habitat enhancement.

Develop and implement a transportation plan for the Upper and Lower Chewuch watersheds, approximately 394 miles of roads. Transportation plan would identify road maintenance levels, roads to be decommissioned, and possible re-routes.

The Chickadee Non-Motorized Multi-use Trails Project lies within the Methow and Twisp River watersheds near Sun Mountain lodge and Patterson Lake. The intent of this project is to enhance an existing multi-use Trail System.

Add approximately 10 miles of new and relocated trails to the Chickadee trail system to improve existing non-motorized trail infrastructure and mitigate impacts from the 2021 Cedar Creek Fire.

Repair of trail bridges

Chelan County PUD proposes to install a power and communication line in 50 foot long trench on U.S. Forest Service property at the Chiwawa Hatchery.

Clear trees downed and damaged by a winter snow storm along affected segments of roads in the Chiwawa watershed to provide safe travel and recover economic value on up to 250 acres. Commercial and non commercial disposal.

Reduce hazardous fuels using mechanical "thinning from below" and prescribed fire to decrease wildfire risk to local communities and private property and ETS species habitat. Assign a Forest Plan allocation to newly acquired land.

Reroute sections of the trail around seasonally wet areas and cliffs to eliminate a steep portion and to prevent erosion. The trail is a proposed component of Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail, thus will not be a motorized trail.

This project proposes the replacement of deteriorating bridge abutments, rotting columns and failing approaches on 3 different bridges within the district.

Issue Outfitter Guide Permits to 7 applicants. Activities include hiking, backpacking, kayaking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, avalanche courses, snowmobiling, watercraft delivery, fly fishing, backcountry skiing/shuttle service. Two decisions.

To reissue new permits for existing communication facilities and utility lines. The duration of these permits will be 30 years.

The Conconully Chamber of Commerce will be conducting organized and self-guided rides as part of an ATV/UTV Jamboree beginning in Conconully using established, numbered Forest Service roads in T35N-T39N, R23E-25E, W.M. from June 7-10,2018.

It is proposed to dispose of the Forest Service campus in the town of Conconully, Washington on the Tonasket Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The facility has not been used as a District office for over 30 years.

Fuel reduction along roads and historic fuel breaks to reduce risk of wildfire.

This assessment will cover five existing allotments that are geographically similar and are located between the Aeneas Valley, Highway 20, and the Okanogan/Ferry County lines.

Planting of trees and shrubs on 3060 acres within the Cougar Creek Fire perimeter for reforestation.

The Cougar Gulch Aquatic Organism Passage project proposes to restore connectivity at 2 locations by replacing stream crossing culverts and thus provide improved fish access to approximately 5 stream miles of upstream habitat.

This proposal would issue a temporary outfitter and guiding permit for backcountry ski trips and avalanche education courses for 200 service days. Activities can be 1-5 days in length. Access to the area can be on ski's and via snowmobiles.

To provide access to a fire station on private land, authorize Kittitas County Fire District No. 8 to construct, plow, and use (in winter) approximately 900 feet of new road across National Forest System land.

This is a hazardous fuels reduction and timber stand improvement project through pre-commercial thinning and prescribed burning within the Falls Creek and Coyote Creek drainages approximately 18 miles northeast of Chelan, WA.

Reduce crown densities, ladder fuels, and ground fuels on dry sites to reduce potential high intensity fires and maintain late and old structure. Release aspen clones from conifer competition. Up to 5036 acres of treatments. Possible road closures

Project is to tear down an existing cabin and replace with new structure. Existing cabin is in disrepair. The new cabin would be within the same footprint.

Authorize a new special use permit to replace an existing expired special use permit for the Crow Cabin for a period of 15 years.

This proposal will issue a temporary outfitter and guide permit to Cow Creek Guide Service to launch rafts for guided fly fishing on the Cle Elum River.

This project would protect and promote large diameter trees and forested habitats through the removal small diameter trees and prescribed burning. It would reduce potential wildlife intensities in areas surrounding Wildland Urban Interface.

Update the livestock grazing management plan: make a small reduction in permitted livestock numbers, construct new water developments and fences, add a vacant FS pack and saddle stock pasture to Cub Allotment

Cub Creek TH will replace private trailhead with a 2.5 acre trailhead and parking lot on NFS land, construct approx. 300 feet of new road, and construct approx. 1000 feet of new trail. "Devin's Trail" will add approx. 2500 feet of new trail to system

Project objectives are to provide access to recreation facilities/destinations that are currently restricted by road closures due to flood damage of FS roads 1800 and 1808 and improve fish passage conditions at the 1800 and 1808 crossings of Deep Cr.

Replace the existing parking capacity lost at Deep Creek Horse Camp during the 2006 flood event. Reconstruct facilities at the Deep Creek Campground and the Deep Creek Horse Campt

Replacement of existing wood pole with a monopole with 55' self support tower and the existing ground based radio equip. shelter.

Commercially remove previously felled hazard trees at 17 campgrounds, 1 rental cabin, and 21 trailheads. Only logs in excess of down wood retention standards and restoration needs, and accessible from existing open roads would be removed and sold.

Authorize a new special use permit to the current holder of the existing expired special use permit.

Dry Restoration proposes a commercial harvest which will occur on 548 acres in dry forest stands. An additional 200 acres will be available for either commercial or personal use firewood. Stream stabilization will occur within two miles of Dry Creek.

It is proposed to salvage dead timber as a result of the 2015 fires, generally over snow, from high severity burn areas. These areas will also be evaluated to determine if reforestation, noxious weed control, or seeding are necessary.

Wood structures would be installed along the streambank to provide habitat and bank stability in the Early Winters Campground. Most wood would be 40' long and stabilized using wood piles, partially burying the logs, and boulder bracing of logs.

The intent of the proposed project is to remove the lower 2.8 miles of the 7100-000 road from the transportation system and provide access from 7101-000 to the upper 3.9 miles of the 7100-000 road by constructing a new trail in a better location.

To develop approximately 11 miles of non-motorized trail within the Echo Ridge Trail System.The new trails will consist of 6.5 miles of newly constructed single track trail and 4.4 miles of trail on existing non-system roads.

Consideration of special use permit application from the Yakama Nation for construction of a coho acclimation site at the Eightmile Ranch Administrative Site. Analysis is being completed in cooperation with the Bonneville Power Administion.

Chelan County Public Utility District proposes to build a new electrical transmission line to serve the Entiat Valley.

Modify an existing long-term special use permit issued to the Washington State Department of Transportation, to allow installation and use of a second explosives magazine adjacent to one already in place.

This proposal issues an expired private road permit to a new land owner. The segment of road is 200 feet long and is existing on the ground. This permit term will be 20 years.

Project cancelled. Erroneous entry, not subject to notice and comment.

There are no new extraordinary circumstances that can be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. The previous NEPA decision is sufficient for the renewal of this special use permit.

The proposal is to issue a Special Use Permit to the Yakama Nation to construct a groundwater infiltration gallery on USFS lands to collect groundwater and direct it into a reconstructed side channel on non-FS lands.

Authorize miner's proposal to mine underground with hand tools in an existing adit. Access is via user-built ATV trail, which miner will close and restore when finished. Ore removed in 5-gallon buckets, for processing off-Forest.

Project would include commercial and non-commercial fuel reduction thinning and burning on approximately 153 acres in the Finley Canyon area.

Activities include small tree thinning and fuels reduction across 5,337 acres in the First Creek drainage located 10 miles northwest of Chelan, WA

Evaluation of a Plan of Operations to conduct copper exploration at up to 15 sites in the Flagg Mountain area.

The project is located on FR 4200 between FR 4200300 and Buck Pass. The proposed treatment would remove, through commercial firewood removal, overhead hazard trees created in the Beaver Lake Fire in 2015. FR 42 is presently closed to public use.

What is proposed will likely consist of felling of danger trees created by the 2015 fires from within two trees lengths of Forest Road 42 on the slopes above the road. Material that is felled may be included in a commercial firewood sale(s).

The Naches Ranger District is evaluating actions to repair the damaged road at mile post 0.5 and 2.0.

Repair the damaged portions of Forest Service Road 1901. The damaged sites are at mile post 6.9 and 7.2.

Repair road damage at milepost 4.0 resulting from the May 2011 flood, by replacing a failed pipe with multiple pipes, and using heavy equipment to reduce channel definition on both sides of the road and spread water across the meadow.

The Cle Elum Ranger District plans to analyze and repair damaged sites on the Forest Service Road 3300. Flood damaged sites are located at mile post 3.9 and 4.4.

The Naches Ranger District plans to analyze and repair multiple damaged sites within the Forest Service Road (FSR) System 1700. Flood damaged sites are located on FSR 1700-416, 1703, 1704, and 1708. *NEW* FSR 1702 & 1702-550 is now separate EA.

Flood repair analysis for Forest System Road (FSR) 1702 and 1702-550. *NEW* Previously part of 1700 Road System Project # 39082.

Forest-wide invasive plant treatment and early detection and rapid response.

The proposed actions are designed to: maintain/protect seed orchards, reduce and/or rearrange fuels, and increase seed productivity to meet current and future needs.

The project is expected to incorporate mechanical treatments including brush removal, pruning and ladder fuel reduction, chipping, commercial and pre-commercial thinning, sanitation and salvage of dead trees and landscape scale burning.

Commercially thin ponderosa pine plantations on Table Mountain (approx 50 ac total). Genetic stock of plantations is not local material, and planted trees are not growing well.

The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.

Activities would treat natural fuels and restore ecosystem function using commercial timber harvest, pre-commercial thinning, prescribed burning, and noxious weed control on 7600 acres.

Review and evaluate livestock grazing activities on the Goat grazing allotment. Revise the allotment management plan to reflect current direction. This project has been updated to exclude the Boulder and Wolf Allotments.

The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Methow Valley Ranger District, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation, is proposing a restoration project in Goat Creek, a tributary to the Methow River, from river mile 6.7 to 7.6.

Restore forest composition, structure, function and reduce fuel loadings on up to on 4,392 acres

Authorize proposed mining exploration. Miner will replace a decaying head frame on an existing vertical shaft, using a rubber tired backhoe to remove old timbers and clean out the shaft. Shoring and a new locking cover will then be installed.

This is the renewal of a Special Use Permit to allow Highlands Nordic Ski Club to operate and maintain Nordic Ski Trails in an area known as the Highlands in Okanogan County, Washington.

Highlands Nordic Ski Club proposes to construct a 16' X 20' temporary, wood, warming hut with wood burning stove near the junctions of Forest Roads 3230-260 and 3230-265. The structure will be used during months that SnoParks are valid.

The proposed Hoyt Trail Bridge would be located immediately upstream of where FS Road 135 currently fords South Fork Taneum Creek and would require a small section of trail to be rerouted so as to join bridge approaches with the existing trail.

The driveway is 27 feet from the edge of the Forest Road to private land. The terrain is flat. A gate is installed in the existing fence along the property line.

Integrated resource project demonstrating restorative forestry techniques including fuel reduction using thinning and prescribed fire, noxious weed treatment, road management, wildlife habitat management, research, and monitoring.

To issue 3 new special use permits to replace existing permits that will expire 12/31/17. Permit 1: Stampede Stockpile Site. Permit 2: Use of Crystal Springs Sno-Park for staging of materials. Permit 3: Use of Crystal Springs Campground for staging.

Issue a new permit for an existing livestock area permit

Issue a new special use permit to an existing resort

Provide a road/stream crossing that allows for fish passage of steelhead, bull trout and spring Chinook salmon by replacing the current undersized culvert with a 12 foot bottomless arch at the Indian Creek crossing of Forest Road 5810.

Restoration of ponderosa pine stands on southerly facing slopes. Project will include pre and commercial thinning, ladder fuel reduction and burning.

Issuance of 11 five year recreation event permits for recurring events to be held at various locations and dates on the Naches Ranger District.

Remove culvert on Forest Service Road 9738-114 (a closed road). The culvert is a barrier to fish movement.

The project consists of trail reroutes/creek crossing renovations on 2 trails; the Johnson Medra Trail#1383 and the Jungle Creek Trail#1383.1. These renovations would address erosion issues, reduce stream crossings and locate trails away from streams

The proposed work will treat 0.29 miles of Jungle Creek and 4 acres of floodplain. This work is part of a larger, watershed scale restoration.

Stablize a failing 600ft segment of FS Rd 9701 (the main Jungle Creek road) to a more stable location, 200 ft south of the current location and further away from Jungle Creek. Stabilize and restore the abandoned road segment.

This proposal will allow SummerGal Adventures to provide a full car-camping equipment rental and setup and take down service. She will bring the gear to an already reserved site within the developed recreation campsites and set up and tear down.

At worksite no.6 (NFS land) permit temporary use of 1/4 mi of existing FS road for access to Cle Elum River, placement of 1-5 ballasted snags in river, excavation at Domerie inlet to widen inlet to side channel, and restoration of disturbed shoreline

This proposal would issue a modification to an existing 5 year permit for Kongsberger Ski Club to add a previously non-commercial event to the commercial rec event list. Increasing numbers now requires them to obtain an event for this youth ski race.

To reissue a Club Special Use Permit to the Kongsberger Ski Club for a 5 year term. Facilities authorized will include: Club lodge, waxing shed, water system, septic system, gate, and other structures.

To issue a 5 year special use permit for three winter ski races at the Cabin Creek ski trails. There would be one race held each month from January through March. Total number of participants for each race is approximately 300.

Remove and replace the old (slowly sinking) cedar log floating dock (old 65 feet x 9 feet) with new HDPE enclosed floats that support a 17 foot x 67 foot dock designed to accommodate ferry docking on one side and public docking on the other side.

Sale and removal of blowdown trees (approximately 45 trees) from storm that occurred during Winter of 2015-2016. These trees were on National Forest System land, but landed on private property and need to be removed.

The newly formed Lake Wenatchee Water District proposes to replace an older water reservoir, construct 470' of access road to reservoir, install 200' of pipeline and replace 600' of existing water transmission line on North Shore Dr.

Issue an permit for a new term for an existing powerline from the Leavenworth Ski Hill to the Tumwater Mountain.

Update the livestock grazing management plans for the Libby, Little Bridge, Newby, and Poorman Allotments.

Replacement of the Liberty Road Bridge over Swauk Creek

Treat stands within wildland urban interface to reduce tree density and spruce budworm affected trees.

Issue a new permit for a new 20-year term, to replace an expired permit for use and maintenance of an existing water line that crosses NF System land. The affected corridor is 1750ft X 12ft. Allow minor repair and maintenance with FS approval.

Issue a new 20-year permit to the Liberty Mountain Owners Association (LMOA)for use of two existing roads (the "Hawk Road" and a spur off FS Rd 9712-116). Both roads access LMOA property and will be maintained by LMOA. Previous permit expired.

This project incorporates Snowbowl Underburn and Snowbowl Fuel Reduction Projects. This proposal would reduce hazardous fuels around the community in order to increase fire suppression effectiveness while providing for firefighter safety.

Vegetation management will address landscape departures from historical conditions. Includes the following estimated treatments (acres): timber harvest (2000), ladder fuel reduction (500), precommercial thinning (5711) and fuels treatment (5700).

Restoration project to increase forest resiliency, restore aquatic resources, and maintain public access within the larger context of the Little Naches Watershed.

Restoration project to increase forest resiliency, restore aquatic resources, and maintain public access within the larger context of the Little Naches watershed.

Upgrade specified existing culverts in the Upper and Lower Little Naches Watershed to meet 100-year flood flows, Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP), and critical habitat for Bull trout and Steelhead.

Restore stream complexity and reconnect floodplain for watershed and species restoration.

Project proposes commercial harvest and non-commercial thinning in the project area and road decommissioning in Inventoried Roadless Area. Storymap link: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=cc493b47b6c247c587f58db21e2a0d19

Aerially apply MCH anti-aggregating bark beetle pheromone to approximately 250 acres to protect large trees in the Little Wenatchee LSR from mass attack by Douglas fir beetles.

Clear trees downed and damaged by a winter snow storm along affected segments of roads in the Little Wenatchee watershed to provide safe travel and recover economic value on up to 250 acres. Commercial and non commercial disposal.

Project authorizing a special use permit for the installation of a 30 foot guyed tower, 2 - 2ft x 2ft x 6ft electronic/battery cabinets, a 12inch x 10 foot pedestal with solar panel, propane tank, and 6 kw generator at a previously used location.

Fuels thining and prescribed fire treatments on approximately 3000 acres near Mazama, WA. Treatment area includes approximately 235 acres within two Inventoried Roadless Areas that are adjacent to private lands.

The project proposes to enhance aquatic habitat by placing wood within the 100 year floodplain of the North Fork Little Naches River and the Mainstem Little Naches River.

Loup Loup Ski Area management have proposed several improvements to the ski area, including a new day lodge and expansion of the equipment rental building, camping facilities, and other changes.

Restore and enhance aquatic habitat in lower Nason Creek for ESA-listed steelhead, spring Chinook salmon and bull trout. Remove fill and plant disturbed area with native species.

Hazardous fuels reduction project that would include commercial and non-commercial thinning and brush disposal on approximately 394 acres of wildland urban interface lands in the Lucky Jim Bluff area of the upper Methow Valley.

Replace the Lyman Lake Bridge with a new log stringer bridge.

Rebuild or relocate trail bridges to improve public access, reduce hazardous stream crossings, and limit erosion. Affected trails will be: East Creek #756; and Lone Fir #535.

Replacing fence that burned in a fire in its pre-fire location. 1.5 miles of fence replacement.

Terrestrial and Aquatic restoration treatments in Lower Mad, Roaring Creek, Mills Creek-Entiat River watersheds.

The removal of conifers less than 7 inches DBH from approximately 93 acres at 27 meadow sites located south of Rimrock Lake in the Pinegrass and South Fork Tieton area. Small diameter trees will be removed from the open meadow portion of these sites.

Authorize exploratory mining that entails deepening an existing shaft, and hazard tree management. New overburden would be added to an existing stockpile adjacent to the shaft. All work would be done with hand tools. Reclamation within one year.

It is proposed to protect critical communication infrastructure on McClure Mountain and improve the health and vigor of forested stands and associated wildlife habitat. This would be accomplished by creating a treated buffer surrounding the site.

The proposal is to salvage trees killed as a result of the 2015 fires. This project would likely be implemented through a commercial firewood sale(s) of material adjacent to existing roads.

Issue a permit for another term for an exisitng electrical transmission line that crosses National Forest System lands and supplies several substations with electricity.

Reconstruct and construct approximately 2500 feet of trail, install a footlog (bridge) across Meadow Creek on the Lakeshore Trail #1247 to repair flash flood damage.

Increase habitat for various fish species in Nason Creek with two wood habitat structures. A temporary bridge is also needed. Other activities are also proposed adjacent to Forest Service land as part of this project.

Recommend the Secretary of the Interior withdraw from location and entry under mining laws about 340,079 acres of NFS lands, subject to valid existing rights, for a period of 20 years in aid of legislation (S566).

Renew the current ski area permit issued to Methow Trails Association with no changes to permit area or activities.

Replace aging towers in MVCD permit area with 100-ft tower to provide for safer operations with adequate space for existing and future operations. No new frequencies or tenants would be added in this project. Work will be completed by tenant NCIData.

Vegetation management project with a focus on fuel reduction, sensitive plant habitat enhancement, fire management cost reduction, forest products, whitebark pine protection, and private lands/infrastructure protection.

Plant Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, and bitterbrush to re-establish conifer and shrub habitat in areas affected by the Mills Canyon Wildfire.

The project intent is to remove two culverts on closed roads, 6210-120 and 6210-160, and improve a bridge on 6210-000 to improve aquatic organism passage.

Prescribe burn to reduce fuels and maintain fire-adapted systems; selectively thin plantations to restore forest structure; restore dry meadows; maintain/enhance habitat for the Wenatchee Mountain checkermallow (Sidalcea oregana var. calva).

The project uses results of the Ecosystem Management Decision Support (EMDS) tools to identify vegetation, wildlife, and aquatic restoration; and wildfire hazard reduction needs at the stand and landscape level in the 50,200 acre project area.

Replacement chair lift in the same alignment as the existing Chair 2. Chair 2 replacement lift would begin in the same location as existing Chair 2.

The Chair 2 lighting project would require the installation of a continuous trigger wire, some new power lines, and new light poles from the top of the Wenatchee Express Lift to Midway. Existing snowmaking pedestals would be used to power lights.

project is to install a magic carpet skier conveyor within the existing Mission Ridge Ski Area.

Expand existing snowmaking capability to cover areas accessed by Chair 3.

Install night lights along Mimi run, install sundeck along Bomber Bowl Run

Replace existing Monument 83 communication facility with a new shelter at the existing location.

Designate roads/trails/areas open to motorized vehicle use outside of wilderness consistent with Travel Management Rule. Roads/trails/areas not designated as open would be closed to motorized use. Project does not address over-the-snow motorized use.

The intent is to implement a set of treatments that rely on the principles of landscape and stand-level restoration ecology while meeting current direction. Of the 105,288 acre watershed area, approximately 20,563 acres are on NFS lands.

Install an additional SNOTEL to collect hydrometerological and climate data for water supply forecasting in the West Fork Salmon Creek drainage, adjacent to Forest Road 3700000.

This project will be re-scoped and re-prioritized.

Issue a new 10-year special use permit (2013-2022) to the Northwest Sled Dog Association to utilize National Forest roads and snowmobile trails in the vicinity of Conconully for a race in January of each year. This race has been conducted since 200

Outfitting and guiding opportunies on the Naches R D will be reviewed for environmental effects. The analysis will include all types of O/G including pack stock use, fishing, rafting, snowmobiling, environmental education and mushroom gathering.

Funding from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office to replace a bridge on the historic Naches Pass Trail, in the Naches Ranger District, was returned after the scope of work increased beyond the grant amount. CE not needed.

The project proposes to excavate an existing high flow side channel on lower Nason Creek and install wood complexity to provide year round side-channel habitat for fish that provides cooler water habitat during the hot summers.

Groundwater pump tests at two sites in the upper Wenatchee River Watershed in mid April 2018. Tests are preliminary actions to plan for aquatic restoration projects.

Project will replace a perched 48 inch culvert and install an open bottom, 3 sided concrete culvert under SR 207. The project will improve hydraulic connectivity and fish access to the floodplain that was cut-off by construction of SR207.

Restore and enhance aquatic habitat in the Upper White Pine Reach of Nason Creek for ESA-listed Upper Columbia River steelhead, Upper Columbia River Spring-Run Chinook salmon, and Columbia River bull trout

Extend tower height 20 feet to increase space for antenae

The Forest Service is proposing to replace their current tower with a 100%u2019 tower that would increase signal strength and allow other cooperators (CCFD #9 and CCSD) to colocate on the tower which currently is not possible.

Continue restoration of forest structure, composition, pattern and fuel loading to a more natural and sustainable condition. Improve forest health by thinning overstocked stands, regenerating deteriorating stands, removing mistletoe infections, etc.

Activities include harvesting mid- and understory trees, thining and pruning of under- and mid-story vegetation , treating created fuels, and underburning of natural fuels. Also includes road, and trail managment projects

Permit to be reissued: (1)Chinook Pass Outfitters; One new permit: (2)White Pass Outfitters

Issue a special use permit(s) authorizing the installation of aerial and buried fiber optic cable across NFS lands. 65 miles would be installed on the Colville NF and 2 miles on the Oka-Wen NF. Poles will be used where available.

This project is being proposed under the Healthy Forest Restoration Act (HFRA) authorities and will include a variety of activities all designed to reduce fuel loading and improve public safety.

Salvage dead and dying trees from the 2013 wildfire in the North Shore Recreation Residence tract. These trees pose a safety hazard to the remaining homes,infrastructure and recreating public.

Develop non-motorized trails for horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking in the North Summit area on the Methow Valley Ranger District.

During the summers of 2014 and 2015 approximately 173,300 acres burned in 13 separate large wildfires on the Methow Valley and Tonasket Districts. Up to about 10,000 acres are proposed for tree planting where trees will not naturally regenerate

This permit would allow a mountain bike shuttle service to drop off and pick/up riders and their bikes on the Kachess Ridge/ Silver Creek trail .

Development of a non-motorized, mult-user trail system in Number Two Canyon and Twin Peaks area including trailheads.

Outfitter-guide permits have expired for Lundgren's (delivery of snowmobiles and guided snowmobile trips), Methow Adventures LLC (hut rentals; feight hauling, and ski instruction) and Methow Valley Nordic Education Foundation ( ski instruction).

The current communications tower operated by the Okanogan Sheriffs Office and NCI data.com is currently loaded at 97% of capacity. An additional tower is required to enhance operations during emergency operations to improve public safety.

Restore Oak Creek floodplain habitat by re-grading legacy road fill along three miles of previous decommissioned road. Place 300 trees (up to 16 inche DBH) into Oak Creek and floodplain. Plant 2,000 native trees and shrubs on 5 acres.

The Okanogan County Sheriff's Office has proposed to install an additional 120' tall communications tower on their existing lot on Tunk Mountain. The work includes ground excavation for a concrete pad and construction of a 120' metal latticed tower.

A trail race in the Lost Lake area will take place using Forest Service roads 3200050, 3200051, 3300, Big Tree trail #311, Strawberry Mt. Trail #309 on July 15, 2018. All participants will be either on established roads or trails.

Okanogan County Public Utility District (PUD) proposes to bury 2200 feet of an existing aerial powerline under an existing roadbed to protect it from damage.

The project proposes danger tree removal along 452 miles of road. 130 miles of those roads are currently closed and additional roads will be closed in the future without danger tree removal.

This proposal will issue a temporary permit for a youth hand cart trek on FS system roads and trails in the Taneum and Manastash areas. Group size will be 150-200 on July 9-14, 2018.

Non-native mountain goat removal to address resource and safety issues on the Olympic Peninsula. Goats could be removed from the Olympic National Park and Forest. Goats could be translocated to Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Okanagon-Wenatchee NFs.

Sale and removal of approximately 69 large diameter conifer trees that were felled at the Oro Fino mine site to address safety concerns, but was unauthorized.

Skidding large woody material from adjacent uplands to Swauk Creek, and strategically placing the material instream and on floodplain surfaces to improve fish habitat.

Proposal to issue 20 year communication site lease to PacifiCorp to use the Forest Service Gold Hill Repeater site.

Replace collapsed, burned bridge on Pacific NW Nat'l Scenic Trail that crossed an unnamed creek in a deep ravine.

The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management objectives and practices and desired conditions for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail on public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6.

Re-route 0.5 miles of the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail from private land to National Forest land, entailing construction of a log bridge across Cougar Creek.

To permit the Navy the use of three roadside sites within the existing Military Operations Area, to place mobile vehicles with emitters to conduct training in order to maintain, train, and equip combat-ready military forces.

Supplemental EIS being prepared to issue special use permits for pack and saddle stock outfitter-guides in the Pasayten and Lake Chelan-Sawooth Wilderness and other areas on the Methow Valley, Tonasket and Chelan Ranger Districts.

To issue a new permit to Yakima County Fire District #14 for an existing parking area. This permit covers 2.9 acres for a staging area and use of access road to the property from SR 410. The duration of the permit will be 30 years.

Timber salvage of dead trees is proposed in high severity burn areas, generally over snow from the 2015 fires. The need for reforestation, noxious weed control, or soil stabilization activities, such as planting and seeding will be evaluated.

Decommission 40-50 miles of Maint.Level 1 roads to reduce risks to watershed health. Two decsions were made on this analysis, due to a delay in completing cultural surveys on roads.

Relocate 0.l-mile segment of Pete Lake Trail #1323 away from Cooper River. Will entail new trail construction totaling 863 ft (removal of 20 small trees and brush), and abandonment/restoration of 530 feet of existing trail, all with hand tools.

Beaver dam analogs(BDAs) and other types of post-assisted log structures will be create to simulate natural beaver ponds to restore habitat and increase stream water quality and quantity.

Construct a new bridge across Prince Creek and 1400 feet of new non-motorized trail. The trail to the old collapsed bridge site will be obliterated.

Project is to permit: Bike N Brew, Bird Fest, Gran Fondo, Lake Wenatchee Rec. Club Dual Sport, Plain 100 Endurance Race, Red Devil Trail Run, Rock Fest, Toura Tech, Leavenworth Marathon, Octoberfest Trail Run, Camp Camrec run, GranDuro, Coyote Off Rd

Issue PSE a 5-year special use permit to temporarily re-locate their power distribution lines that will be impacted for the duration of WSDOT's I-90 construction. PSE would reinstall a currently decommissioned single-phase overhead power line.

Planting whitebark pine seedlings in an approximately four acre area within the Pasayten Wilderness.

The purpose of this project is to continue providing pedestrian access across Railroad Creek for Holden Village staff and guests , and provide a structure to support utility lines. The current pedestrian bridge is in need of re-placement.

Recreation Residence owners in the Andy Creek,Bear Cove,Bumping Lake,and Indian Flat tracts,the Chelminar Grotto club site and owners of Rimrock Lake Resort have submitted applications for various projects on their privately owned structures.

The individual actions consolidated into this project had no new extraordinary circumstances that could be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. Previous NEPA decisions and updated FS guidance were sufficient for SUP issuance.

Reissue up to 11 permits to companies that operate as whitewater rafting outfitter and guides during the "flip flop" on the Tieton River.

There are no new extraordinary circumstances that can be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. The previous NEPA decision is sufficient for the renewal of this special use permit.

Removal of Building 2071 including removal of materials and reclamation of site.

The project consists of the removal of an existing steel communications building and tower with guy wires and the installation of a new steel facility of the same size, a free standing tower, and concrete slab.

The goal of this project is to accelerate late-successional forest conditions in plantations through commercial and pre-commercial thinning. Funds generated from commercial harvest may be used to conduct other watershed restoration projects.

Excavate an area approximately 41'x50'for additional 12' x 26' storage area next to existing facility and construct retaining wall to match existing

Project would treat natural fuels and restore ecosystem function using commercial timber harvest, pre-commercial thinning, prescribed burning, and noxious weed control. Treatments would protect life, property & enhance LSR/MLSA land allocations.

Salvage timber would be harvested over snow or frozen ground, include conifer trees >9 inches in diameter at breast height (DBH, ponderosa pine) or >7 inches DBH (other species), and only dead trees or trees likely to die within three years.

This project proposes to primarily plant conifers to speed the recovery time of the proposed restoration areas. The project will re-establish habitat and slow soil erosion in areas negatively impacted by the Schneider Springs Fire.

There are no new extraordinary circumstances that can be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. The previous NEPA decision is sufficient for the renewal of this special use permit.

Construct an approximately 2/3 mile trail to alleviate a hazardous area on the downhill portion of Rosy Boa trail.

Repair and upgrade utilities, upgrade kitchen,construct patio and restroom, install two towers and regrade the small alpine hill

Installation of underground electrical lines to replace the existing buried line that is failing. Installation will follow the shoulder of the access road.

This project is to provide for needed trail connections within the Ski Hill-Freund Trail system.

Develop a hiker only trail in the Leavenworth Ski Hill area, a tie trail from the Ski Hill area to the Freund Canyon Trails and a trailhead in the Ski Hill area. Implement an area closure in the Ski Hill & Freund Canyon areas.

Reconnect Skinney Creek to its historic floodplain; increase habitat complexity with benefits to Upper Columbia River spring Chinook and steelhead. Create up to 0.5 mile of spawning habitat and improve migratory and rearing habitat for these species.

Authorize a new special use permit to Chelan PUD for the Slide Ridge powerline.

Ladder fuel reduction, precommercial thinning, and landscape burning are proposed in a block of land surrounding Sneed Mountain.

Icicle Peshastin Irrigation District (IPID) needs to construct a new bridge in this location to allow for heavier loading. The new bridge will be wider and longer.

Remove approximately 170 blown down trees and stockpile at Forest Service borrow pit for future river restoration project. This will allow the campground to be reopened for recreation use. Trees will stay on National Forest land.

To reissue a Special Use Club Permit to Son's of Norway, Trollhaugen Lodge. Permit will include the following activities: lodge, well and pump house, stage with dance floor, sports activities field, and grooming of trails approved by District Ranger.

Sons of Norway has requested authorization to park a Sno-Cat on National Forest System Land at Crystal Springs SnoPark, and to drive it FS Roads 5400 and 5400-314 to access the Trollhaugen clubhouse.

Relocate 0.4 mi of South Creek Trail #401 to minimize travel across private inholding.

Forest health, timber stand improvement, hazardous fuels reduction and road system management.

Forest health, timber stand improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, and road system management

This grazing assessment will analyze livestock grazing on the Dugout, the Bailey, and the Revis Allotments, and on the Sun Ranch On-Off Allotment. This includes the area north of the Colville Indian Reservation and south of County Road 9455.

The analysis for this Plan of Operation has been included in the Swauk Mining Plans of Operation Analysis. PALS #56466

It is proposed to renew the special use permit to Bob and Beverly Spaulding to graze cattle, not to exceed 40 animal unit months of total use, in Sections 16 and 21 of Township 35 North, Range 31 East, W.M. in the upper end of Aeneas Valley

Issue a new special use permit for an existing isolated residence on the forest

Excavation and removal of contaminated soil from a helicopter crash site in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Contaminated soil will be transported by pack stock.

This project will be completed under a CE category not requiring a Decison Memo. To reduce a fuel hazard, make felled trees in the BPA powerline easement available for personal use public firewood collection.

This is a request for vehicular access to private land adjacent to Crystal Springs Campground. The campground is no longer operating and portions of the campground are under a special use permit to WSDOT.

issuing a road use permit to Steven A Walters for the use of a section of road that crosses national forest system lands. This is the only road that accesses the property. This will be allow for the authorization of a permit up to 20 years.

The purpose of the project is to improve aquatic habitat within the Entiat River. Placement of large woody material an reconnection of the Signal Peak side channel will promote continued improvement in aquatic and riparian conditions.

Installation of wood and boulder structures to increase the quantity and quality of pool habitat that was altered by floods in the recent past. Includes installation of wood structures and boulder placement, and decom of 750 ft of road.

Deploy equipment to monitor water level, barometric pressure, air temp in French and Leland Creek.

This project is to maintain, restore and enhance whitebark pine habitat and the Summer Blossom meadow area through treatments including: small tree thinning, pruning, prescribed burning, whitebark pine planting. Total treatment area is ~ 1,576 ac.

Install a concrete vault toilet (CXT style) to a popular trailhead to address health and sanitation concerns related to properly disposing of human waste.

Issue a permit to excavate two hand dug trenches across the Swakane Canyon scarp to assess potential earthquake activity.

This project will analyze ten mining Plans of Operations submitted to the Cle Elum Ranger District of the OWNF to fulfill responsibilities established by the 1872 Mining Law as amended and the Forest Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.

Landscape scale silvicultural treatments (thinning and burning)to improve resilience to disturbance, and stream and floodplain restoration at 66 sites. Project includes road improvements, closure, relocation, and decommissioning.

Authorize occupancy of National Forest System lands via a special use permit for cell phone infrastructure including a communication building, generator, and propane tank.

This project proposes the felling of danger trees within striking distance of the road, and the removal of felled trees as personal use firewood and post and poles with purchase of the appropriate permit.

Manually plant western larch seedlings on 1205 acres (out of approx. 30,000 acres of National Forest System land) that burned during the Table Mountain Wildfire of 2012. Target areas are previously managed stands. Work will take place in fall, 2015.

Issue a new special use permit for a multi-year term to the Bellingham Trail Running Club, authorizing the annual Taneum 25K & 50K Trail Run Event.

This project is evaluating opportunities for the restoration of riparian processes and forest vegetation structure and fuel patterns to improve forest resiliency to severe insect, disease, and wildfire disturbances and reduce the risk of habitat loss

This permit is replacing an expired one year permit. This permit allows Three Peaks to offer pack and saddle stock trips on the Cle Elum Ranger District for 500 user days.

Analysis of future rangeland management actions on the Tieton, Soup Creek and Conrad Meadows Cattle Allotments. It will also determine season of use, number of animals permitted, range developments and rehabilitation measures.

Activities include small tree thinning, pruning, handpiling, prescribed burning, shaded fuel break construction, closing roads, decommission roads, improve/upgrade roads.

Salvage harvesting to provide for public safety along roads and utilize the economic value of the timber in accessible areas that burned at a high fire severity as well as treat existing fuels and those created from salvage harvest activities.

This proposal will issue a temporary outfitter and guide permit to Troutwater to launch rafts for recreational floats and guided fly fishing on the Cle Elum River.

Replacement of failing sewer system with vault toilets

PUD #1 of Okanogan County proposes to install an armored cable power line on the surface or with minimal burial to replace the existing 60 year old power line that was installed by hand, without a road, to the Tunk Mountain Cuommunications site.

Maintain and enhance forested stands within the desired range of variability by small tree thinning and prescribed burning.

Landscape-scale aquatic and terrestrial restoration project including the lower Twisp River and Alder Creek drainages, excluding the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.

U.S. Border Patrol proposes to install radio repeaters at existing communication sites on McClure Mtn, Sweetgrass Butte, North Twentymile Peak, and Slate Peak.

Reconstruction of the Union Creek Trailhead to meet F.S. standards and ADA guidelines. No increase in capacity. Replacement of one 60' long bridge on Pleasant Valley Trail 999, and replacement of one bridge on Union Creek Trail 956 with foot log.

Reissue special use permit for a seismograph station that includes battery, electronic equipment, pole, antenna, and solar panel.

Stream restoration on the Entiat River that will create a side channel and will include excavation of the floodplain, large wood structure placement,and revegetation of the site.

The Entiat RD is proposing to expand two developed campgrounds within the upper Entiat Valley that would accomodate horse and pack animal use. The purpose is to provide over-night camping with horse and pack animals.

Improve habitat for bull trout (listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act) in approx. 1.7 miles of the Kachess River.

To issue a 5 year permit for the Rotary Club to hold a snowmobile ride as a fund raiser for youth programs. Snowmobiles would remain on Forest Service system roads that are groomed in the winter. The event is held the third weekend in January.

Increasing floodplain connectivity and stream cover and complexity in approximately 2 miles of stream.Project includes large wood placement and restoration of 2 unauthorized roads.

Hazardous fuels reduction treatments (prescribed burning), timber stand improvement treatments - noncommercial thinning, and other forest restoration activities such as aquatic and terrestrial habitat restoration actions (e.g. meadow improvements)

Aquatic and terrestrial restoration including road management, hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and timber stand improvement.

Landscape scale aquatic and terrestrial restoration project which includes fuels, roads, vegetation, and aquatic habitat improvement treatments. Details also here: https://arcg.is/S1X4z https://www.facebook.com/784196435031210/videos/236848004676892

Enhance in-stream fish habitat and floodplain connectivity by selectively felling trees adjacent to target reaches, and moving felled trees into streams. Target reaches are located on 11 streams and rivers on the Cle Elum River District.

Watershed restoration project. Forest commercial and pre-commercial thinning designed to accelerate old growth forest structure, watershed restoration, road obliteration, and road to trail conversion.

Propose to utilize a 4.5-5 acre open meadow as a formal winter sno-park at the forest boundary near Eagle Creek and Van Creek adjacent to the 7520 road.

Washington State Department of Transportation requested authorization to seasonally use the Cabin Creek SnoPark for staging of equipment and materials related to the I-90 Project. Use would only occur between April 15 and October 1.

As required mitigation for the I-90 Project, Washington State Department of Transportation needs authorization to implement wetland mitigation at 3 locations on NF System land. Forest Service proposes to issue a special use permit authorizing work.

Landscape restoration including natural fuels burning, pre-commercial thinning, commercial thining, review of road system for long-term management

Improve the Washington State Patrol existing communications facility at the Tunk Mountain Communications Site by removing the existing generator fuel tank and replacing it with a new equipment shelter in the same location.

There are no new extraordinary circumstances that can be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. The previous NEPA decision is sufficient for the renewal of this special use permit.

Modify water return structure to enhance fish survival

Chain-saw pre-commercial tree thinning (PCT) on approximately 2,600 acres of plantations and 2,500 acres of naturally reforested areas. Prescribed fire on approximately 4,500 acres. Many acres would be treated with both PCT and fire.

Authorize a special use permit for a recreation event involving a trail race in Whistler Canyon.

Authorize special use permit for a 13 mile and 50 mile running race on existing roads and trails in Whistler Canyon.

The Naches R.D. is considering a proposal by the White Pass Company, the operator of the White Pass Ski Area, to expand its Nordic ski trail system and facilities.

White Pass Company (WPC) proposes to expand its existing High Lodge (doubling the size of the alpine lodge) and constructing a new Guest Services building at the Base lodge.

Proposed expansion of White Pass Ski Area permit boundary for construction of up to two additional chair lifts, a warming hut and additional ski runs

Issuing a special use permit to Washington State Department of Transportation for conducting preliminary exploratory fieldwork necessary for the design of a possible future bridge replacement.

Forest Service proposes to initially remove approximately 400 hazard trees infected with Annosus root disease, in Wish Poosh Campground. Then a 10-year vegetation management plan for annual hazard tree removal will be implemented.

The Reclamation District would like to install a new headgate and fish screen to minimize fish stranding and to be able to turn the diversion off at the end of the irrigation season. 50' of new road construction and decommissioning is required.

Construct an AT&T FirstNet communication tower to enhance communications needed by first responders, search and rescue, disaster response and recovery, and everyday mobile users.

There are no new extraordinary circumstances that can be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. The previous NEPA decision is sufficient for the renewal of this special use permit.

There are no new extraordinary circumstances that can be meaningfully evaluated to warrant further analysis. The previous NEPA decision is sufficient for the renewal of this special use permit.

Exchange approximately 14 acres of land in federal ownership for approximately 29 acres of private land containing high quality riparian habitat