Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
07/01/2024 to 09/30/2024
Gifford Pinchot National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
-  Projects Occurring Nationwide
-  Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Gifford Pinchot National Forest,  Cowlitz Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Gifford Pinchot National Forest,  Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Gifford Pinchot National Forest,  Mt Adams Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/21/2024
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2024  		Expected:01/2025
  		01/2025 Jennifer McRae
202-791-8488
SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov 
Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units).
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
 - Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 12/18/2023
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2024  		Expected:11/2024
  		12/2024 Scott Peets
541-750-7181
scott.peets@usda.gov 
Description: The 21 members of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) Federal Advisory Committee will provide NWFP modernization recommendations to the USFS.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64745
Location: UNIT - Lassen National Forest All Units, Mendocino National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Six Rivers National Forest All Units, Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units, Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units, Siuslaw National Forest All Units, Umpqua National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units, Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units, Deschutes National Forest All Units, Mt. Hood National Forest All Units, Klamath National Forest All Units, Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units, Willamette National Forest All Units, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Yakima, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The area of the Northwest Forest Plan.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Forest Wide Thinning & Potential Control Line Treatments
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/15/2024
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2024  		Expected:12/2024
  		03/2025 Joshua Chapman
360-409-6236
joshua.l.chapman@usda.gov 
Description: Project will analyze previously regenerated stands in forest plantations less than 80 years of age for commercial thinning. Additionally, non-commercial risk reduction treatments along identified Potential Control Lines (PCL).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65884
Location: UNIT - Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Cowlitz, Lewis, Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Gifford Pinchot National Forest lands where applicable.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Cowlitz Valley / Mount Adams Toilet Replacements
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Facility management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Kacy Smith
360-497-1120
kacy.smith@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to replace aging toilet facilities at La Wis Wis Campground, Orr Creek Sno-Park and Goose Lake Campground with new facilities in the same locations.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66129
Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District, Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis, Skamania. LEGAL - T10N R10E Sec. 17 (Orr Creek); T14N R10E Sec. 29 (La Wis Wis); T5N R9E Sec. 11. La Wis Wis and Goose Lake Developed Campgrounds, US Highway 12 and Forest Road 60; Orr Creek Developed Sno-Park, Forest Road 56.
Moss Creek & Sunset Falls Campground Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/13/2024  		Expected:07/2024
  		10/2024 Andrea Durham
360-497-1173
andrea.durham@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to replace aging toilets and water system components at two campgrounds on Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams Ranger Districts.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65866
Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Sunset Falls: T4N R4/5E Sections 24 and 19; Moss Creek: T4N R9E Section 35. Within Sunset Falls Campground and Day Use Area; within Moss Creek Campground.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest,   Cowlitz Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Chambers Lake Campground Development
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/09/2024  		Expected:08/2024
  		09/2024 Kacy Smith
360-497-1120
kacy.smith@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to improve a dispersed camping area in order to create a developed campground. Fee authority for the campground was approved in 2022 per Recreation Advisory Committee. Improvements include toilets, campsite expansion, walkways.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66035
Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - T5N R8E Section 12. Chambers Lake Dispersed Area, Forest Road 2150.
Olallie Lake Boat Launch Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/13/2024  		Expected:08/2024
  		07/2025 Andrea Durham
360-497-1173
andrea.durham@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to apply compacted gravel to an existing boat launch and maintain drainage ditches along the launch to prevent or reduce erosion into the lake.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65659
Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis. LEGAL - T 10 N R 10 E Section 6. Olallie Lake Campground.
Takhlakh & Walupt Lake Boat Launches
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/13/2024  		Expected:07/2024
  		07/2025 Kacy Smith
360-497-1120
kacy.smith@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to replace concrete ties that form the boat launches at two recreation sites. Also proposes to place barrier rock on the adjacent shoreline to delineate the launch and reduce impacts to surrounding vegetation.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65872
Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis, Skamania. LEGAL - Takhlakh Lake: T10N R10E Section 8; Walupt Lake: T11N R11E Section 20. Boat lauch areas at Takhlakh and Walupt Lakes.
Yellowjacket
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 Completed  Actual: 05/28/2024  06/2024 Theresa Tanner
360-497-1100
theresa.tanner@usda.gov 
Description: Produce a sustainable supply of forest products; improve terrestrial and riparian habitat conditions; promote huckleberry growth; enhance old-growth conditions; improve visitor access. DECISION SIGNED 5/28/24.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60595
Location: UNIT - Cowlitz Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Lewis, Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Yellowjacket Creek and Cispus River-Camp Creek subwatersheds.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest,   Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Ape Cave Resource Protection
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 04/01/2024  		Expected:07/2024
  		10/2024 Trevor Ness
360-449-7814
trevor.ness@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to install gates on Ape Cave, listed as a Significant Cave per Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988, to protect the cave from resource impacts outside of normal operating hours or season, including White Nose Syndrome.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65855
Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - T 7 N, R 5 E, Section 12. Ape Cave, Trail #239, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Forest Road 25 Repair
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/01/2023  		Expected:07/2024
  		08/2024 Sarah Rockey
360-497-1113
sarah.rockey@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to repair a 0.1 mile section of Forest Road 25 at milepost 25.03, where a landslide occurred, damaged the road and rendered it unsafe for public travel.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65761
Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - T9N R7E Section 17. Milepost 25.03 on Forest Road 25.
Mount St. Helens Hut Operation Special Use Permit
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 09/06/2023  		Expected:07/2024
  		09/2024 Brittany Clegg
360-798-7848
Brittany.Clegg@usda.gov 
Description: The project authorizes an operator to construct and rent two 6-8 person huts at Lahar Viewpoint and Climber's Bivouac for overnight use. Huts would be semi-permanent, removable structures for year-round use.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65974
Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lahar Viewpoint and Climber's Bivouac developed recreation sites, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Spirit Lake Outflow Safety Improvement Project
EIS

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Regulations, Directives, Orders  Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 08/2024  		Expected:12/2025  07/2026 Ryan Cole
360-891-5005
ryan.cole@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to evaluate options to improve safety of the outflow at Spirit Lake within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66482
Location: UNIT - Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - T9N R5E Section 10. Spirit Lake and surrounding areas within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
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Gifford Pinchot National Forest,   Mt Adams Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Little White Salmon Forest Resiliency and Fire Risk Mitigation Project
EA
 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/12/2023
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2024  		Expected:11/2024
  		04/2025 Jessica Hudec
509-395-3403
jessica.hudec@usda.gov 
Description: Increase forest resiliency to climate-related stressors and mitigate fire risk to highly valued resources in the Little White Salmon Watershed. Proposed actions will include commercial timber harvest, fuels treatments and other restoration projects.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63961
Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Klickitat, Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Little White Salmon Watershed in Skamania & Klickitat Counties, WA.
Mount Adams South Climb / Cold Springs Trailhead Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Facility management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Whitney Reynier
(509) 395-3402
Whitney.Reynier@usda.gov 
Description: Trailhead improvements necessary to ensure quality visitor experiences, improved sanitation and safety, and resource protection and restoration in the vicinity of the Mt. Adams South Climb (#183) and Cold Springs (#72) trailheads.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61704
Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Yakima. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project site is located at the end of Forest Service Road 8040550, at the Mount Adams South Climb and Cold Springs trailheads, near the Mount Adams Wilderness Area.
Muddy Fork / Pacific Crest Trail Bridge
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A David Wickwire
509-395-3410
david.wickwire@usda.gov 
Description: Project proposes to replace a non-motorized trail bridge on the Pacific Crest Trail #2000 in the Mt. Adams Wilderness and construct a short, 200-foot trail reroute to access the new bridge location.
Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - T10N, R10E, Section 36. Pacific Crest Trail #2000, Milepost 86.5 (North Fork Muddy River).
Red Mountain Toilet Installation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A David Wickwire
509-395-3410
david.wickwire@usda.gov 
Description: Installation of a Romtec valut toilet at Red Mountain to support recreation rental of the Red Mountain Fire Lookout. Toilet will not be installed until rec rental is approved.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64880
Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Red Mountain, Mt. Adams Ranger District.
USGS Lahar Monitoring Station Installation
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management
- Research and Development 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/29/2023  		Expected:07/2024
  		08/2024 Joel Nowak
360-956-2266
joel.nowak@usda.gov 
Description: A monitoring and alert system is needed to mitigate lahar hazards for communities in the area, including Trout Lake. USGS proposed to install 5 new monitoring stations.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64445
Location: UNIT - Mt Adams Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Klickitat, Skamania. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper White Salmon River drainage.
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