Methow Headwater Mineral Withdrawal
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).
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Methow Valley and Tonasket Ranger Districts, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Okanogan County, Washington
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/01/2017 |
| Decision | 09/2019 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2019 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Methow Valley Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management; Special Area Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Districts:
Methow Valley Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Okanogan
Legal Land Description:
See project record for complete legal land description of the withdrawal area as described in the "Methow Headwaters Protection Act of 2017 "(S.566). Approximately 340,079 acres of NFS lands w
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Keith Kelly
24 West Chewuch Road
Winthrop, WA 98862
509-664-9237
kkelly@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 5/10/2019