Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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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 - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Admiralty Island National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R10 - Alaska Region, Tongass National Forest, Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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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 |
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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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Tongass National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Tongass National Forest Land Management Plan Revision EIS |
- Land management planning |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 04/26/2024 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2027 |
Expected:11/2028 |
12/2028 |
Erin Mathews 907-419-8347 Erin.Mathews@usda.gov |
Description: Land management plan revision for the Tongass National Forest under the 2012 Planning Rule.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/64039 |
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Location: UNIT - Tongass National Forest All Units. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway, Prince of Wales-Outer, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg, Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tongass National Forest. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Admiralty Island National Monument (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Angoon Bays Ecotourism EA |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Sean Rielly 907-789-6225 sean.rielly@usda.gov |
Description: Initially allocate 17 percent of the summer season visitor capacity, equivalent to 840 service days, to outfitters and guides in the project area. Adaptive management in future years could increase allocation to 50% of summer capacity.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/60235 |
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Location: UNIT - Admiralty Island National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mitchell, Kanalku and Favorite Bays areas within the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, Admiralty Island National Monument. This area surrounds the community of Angoon, Alaska. | |||||
Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company Surface Exploration 2026-2030 EA *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 09/27/2023 |
Expected:12/2025 |
01/2026 |
Scott Leslie 907-789-6274 scott.leslie@usda.gov |
Description: Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company proposes to extend their surface exploration authorization by five years and incorporate new areas of interest.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/64682 |
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Location: UNIT - Admiralty Island National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Greens Creek Mine, Admiralty Island, Alaska. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Craig Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Twelvemile Habitat Improvement Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 05/20/2025 | 09/2025 |
Jesse Gehrke 907-209-8717 jesse.gehrke@usda.gov |
Description: Project area is approximately 48 acres, with treatments on approximately 20 acres of young-growth forest around Twelvemile Arm. Decommissioned roads may be reopened to facilitate access.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/67529 |
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Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - T. 75 S., R 83 E., Sections 13, 24, and 25 of the Copper River Meridian. The project area is approximately 18 miles southeast of Craig, Alaska on Prince of Wales Island. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Hoonah Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Chichagof Old-Growth Blowdown Salvage Sale CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/01/2025 |
Expected:09/2025 |
05/2026 |
Adam Brentwood 907-957-9405 adam.brentwood@usda.gov |
Description: Proposed salvage timber sale within in a blow down area adjacent to NFS road 8530. The harvest area would include 3 units and provide approximately 88 thousand board feet of timber from about 25 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68102 |
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Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - T45S R65E, Sections 18 and 19. The project area is about 23 miles from Hoonah, Alaska, approximately 1 mile north of False Bay. | |||||
False Bay Cabin New Construction EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 06/28/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 |
08/2025 |
Nicole Olsen 907-419-6887 nicole.olsen2@usda.gov |
Description: Construct a new recreation cabin at False Bay, on Chichagof Island, approximately 25 miles from Hoonah Alaska on FS Road 8530. Proposed features include: cabin, vault toilet, woodshed, picnic table/fire ring, parking area, access trails and buoy.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/64003 |
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Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - 57.953253, -134.938116 approx. location . Located on Chichagof Island, at False Bay along FS Road 8530 approximately 25 miles from Hoonah. | |||||
Millrock Exploration Corp - Apex El Nido Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Scott Leslie 907-789-6274 scott.leslie@usda.gov |
Description: The activity for the Apex-El Nido Exploration project entails conducting hard rock exploration through diamond core drilling. It is anticipated a maximum of 15 holes will be drilled in the 2022 season.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/61054 |
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Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, T.45 S., R. 56 E., Sec. 13 & 22-27. The exploration project is located on the Hoonah Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest on Chichagof Island, approximately two miles southwest of the town of Pelican, Alaska. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Juneau Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Herbert Glacier Cabin EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 04/12/2025 |
Expected:11/2025 |
12/2025 |
Pete Schneider 907-789-6237 peter.schneider@usda.gov |
Description: Construct a new recreation cabin accessible to the public by helicopter or by foot via a 4.4-mile hike on the Herbert Glacier Trail. Other infrastructure includes a vault-style outhouse, a gathering area, a helicopter landing site and access trails.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/67953 |
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Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The cabin site is 13 miles north of the Juneau International Airport approximately 1 mile from the terminus of the Herbert Glacier. | |||||
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) Kooteeyaa Project CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 04/23/2025 | 04/2025 |
Victoria Sutton 907-713-5861 victoria.sutton@usda.gov |
Description: Installation of five wooden totems at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in developed areas. Totems would be as tall as 50 feet with concrete footings up to 6 feet in diameter. The totems would represent several Tlingit and Haida clans.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/67491 |
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Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In Juneau, Alaska at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in developed areas such as the parking, plaza and pavilion areas. | |||||
New Amalga Minerals Exploration Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology | Completed | Actual: 04/29/2025 | 05/2025 |
Scott Leslie 907-789-6274 scott.leslie@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to authorize surface mineral exploration for up to 1 year at mining claims near Herbert Glacier. Eight drill sites are proposed. All infrastructure would be removed from the site when drilling is complete.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/67930 |
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Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - T.38S, R.65E, Sections 32, 33 and 34 and T.39S, R.66E, Sections 2,3,4,5,10 and 11, Copper River Meridian. Near Herbert Glacier approximately 15 miles north of downtown Juneau, Alaska. | |||||
Taku Inlet Monitoring Equipment Special Use Permit CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/07/2025 | 06/2025 |
Michael Fiorillo 907-747-4215 x215 michael.fiorillo@usda.gov |
Description: Request from the US Border Patrol for a 10-year special use permit to install and maintain cameras to monitor vessels entering and exiting the Taku Inlet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68096 |
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Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Section 12, T.42S., R.69E., and Section 23, T.42S., R.69E., Copper River Meridian. At the mouth of Taku Inlet. Approximately 12 air miles southwest of Juneau, Alaska. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Harriet Hunt Young Growth Harvest and Management CE *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Watershed management |
Completed | Actual: 05/01/2025 | 05/2025 |
Jonathan Hyde 907-228-4137 Jonathan.Hyde@usda.gov |
Description: Harvest of young-growth stands to achieve multiple management objectives, including providing logs for stream restoration, improving wildlife habitat, improving timber stand health, and offering micro-sale opportunities.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/67757 |
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Location: UNIT - Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - 131.6130100 W 55.4656715 N. Approximately 8.5 miles north of downtown Ketchikan, Alaska along the Harriet Hunt Road. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Petersburg Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Breiland Slough Cabin Replacement CE |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Josi Tyler 907-772-5869 Josi.Tyler@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to replace the existing Breiland Slough public use recreation cabin and improve access to the site.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/60798 |
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Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude: 56.63811, Longitude: -133.16031. Cabin is on a small peninsula on the west side of Duncan Canal, near Castle Islands, on Kupreanof Island. From Petersburg, the site is 15 miles by float plane or 25 miles by boat. | |||||
Dismantle and Reconstruct VOR Counterpoise on Level Island CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/15/2025 | 05/2025 |
Bret Uppencamp 907-772-5940 bret.uppencamp@usda.gov |
Description: Federal Aviation Administration has requested to reconstruct and/or replace the VHF Omni-directional Range (VOR) counterpoise on Level Island. The design would be the same as the current structure.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68101 |
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Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T62S, R79E, Section 28, CRM; 56.4677, -133.0829. The VOR is located on Big Level Island, about 44 miles southwest of Petersburg, Alaska. | |||||
Kake Redcedar Transplant CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/26/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
07/2025 |
Ben Case 907-772-5869 Benjamin.Case@usda.gov |
Description: Annually, for the next 5 yrs, extract 200 to 300 native western redcedar seedlings growing on the roadbed of National Forest System road 6041. Plant along the Kake road system in areas disturbed by management activities. Only handtools would be used.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68306 |
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Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Kake Road System on Kupreanof Island. | |||||
Thomas Bay Tree Harvest for Log Culvert CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Watershed management - Road management |
Completed | Actual: 04/29/2025 | 05/2025 |
Meghan Zona 907-228-4141 meghan.zona@usda.gov |
Description: Harvest up to 8 old-growth trees within 300 feet of a National Forest System road. Trees would be used to construct a temporary log culvert stream crossing. After the structure is removed, the logs would be available to the public for purchase.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/67936 |
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Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T57S, R80E, Sections 4,9,and 16, Copper River Meridian. Thomas Bay on the mainland Alaska is approximately 16 air miles northeast of the community of Petersburg. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Sitka Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Deer Lake Coho Rearing Facility Permit Re-Issuance (NSRAA) CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Rebecca Peterman 907-747-4209 rebecca.peterman@usda.gov |
Description: Re-issue special use permit for coho rearing facility- run by NSRAA
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/33581 |
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Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T62S, R69E Section 5 and T61S, R69E section 5. Deer Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska. | |||||
Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery Alaska Department of Fish and Game EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Rebecca Peterman 907-747-4209 rebecca.peterman@usda.gov |
Description: Re-Issue of special use permit for a salmon hatchery run by Northern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/32910 |
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Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 54 South Range 66 East Section 2. Hidden Falls, Baranof Island 25 miles NW of Sitka. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Thorne Bay Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Prince of Wales Outhouse Waste Management at 5 Public Use Cabins CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Morgan Valone 907-826-1639 morgan.valone@usda.gov |
Description: Manage outhouse contents at the Sarkar Lake, Red Bay Lake, Kegan Creek, Kegan Cove, and Control Lake public use cabins by pumping waste into new pits at least 100 feet from a water source. Pits would be reused in the future, if needed.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/68065 |
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Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Five public use cabin sites scattered across Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. | |||||
Southside Helicopter Sale CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/21/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
08/2025 |
Kevin Garter 907-828-3244 Kevin.Garter@usda.gov |
Description: The Thorne Bay Ranger District is proposing to harvest approximately 125 acres of old growth live trees due to interest received from a prospective purchaser located on Prince of Wales Island. The area is 10 miles south of Naukati.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68220 |
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Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - T70S R80E Sections 20, 29 & 36 T71S R80E Section 1 . 10 miles south of Naukati, Alaska. | |||||
Temporary Storage Sites for Neck Lake Road Reconstruction CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/24/2025 | 06/2025 |
Gina Hanko 907-828-3257 Gina.Hanko@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to establish 5 temporary storage and stockpile sites on National Forest System land in support of the Neck Lake Rd reconstruction project. Site areas total about 3.25 acres. Materials and improvements would be removed upon permit expiration.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68428 |
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Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Five sites along National Forest System rds on POW Island near Neck Lake and the community of Whale Pass (3 rock pits on Neck Lake Rd, 1 rock pit on Snoose Ck Rd and 1 site at Whale Pass LTF). | |||||
Thorne Bay Basin Integrated Resource Management Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management - Climate Change Adaptation |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 03/28/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 |
08/2025 |
Jonathan Markovich 970-295-6693 jonathan.markovich@usda.gov |
Description: This project would improve wildlife habitat, provide commercial young-growth harvest opportunities, implement riparian and road restoration activities in the project areas, as well as to provide support for employment and economic growth.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/62854 |
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Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project area is about 26,371 acres of NFS land and 3,604 acres of land of other ownership (non-NFS land) on the eastern side of Prince of Wales Island, near Thorne Bay, Alaska. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Wrangell Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Continuation of Zarembo Minerals Plan of Operations 2023 to 2024 CE *UPDATED* |
- Minerals and Geology | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Scott Leslie 907-789-6274 scott.leslie@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to continue authorizing exploration activities by Zarembo Minerals Co. on Zarembo Island until July 2023. Activities to continue include surface exploration and drilling, use of a closed spur road, and onsite storage of drilling equipment.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/61945 |
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Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Sections 8, 9, 16 and 17, Township 63 South, Range 80 East, Copper River Meridian. The plan of operations pertains to federal mining lode claims in the northwest part of Zarembo Island, south of St John Harbor. The Frenchie claims are in the area of St. John and Frenchie Creeks. | |||||
Pats Lake Shelters CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2025 |
Expected:08/2025 | 08/2025 |
Victoria Houser 907-874-7560 victoria.houser@usda.gov |
Description: Construct a group shelter and three-sided shelter at existing roadside day use sites adjacent to Pats Lake. Both sites would include a vault toilet and parking area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68307 |
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Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Township 64S; Range 84E; Section 5. At mile post 0.5 on Pats Creek Road (NFS road 6259), approximately 10 miles south of the town of Wrangell on Wrangell Island. | |||||
Pats Lake Trail Extension CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 08/2025 |
Expected:09/2025 | 09/2025 |
Victoria Houser 907-874-7560 victoria.houser@usda.gov |
Description: Construct 1/2 mile of trail to connect existing Pats Creek Trail to National Forest System road 6259. Construction includes aggregate, concrete steps and elevated boardwalk. Up to three spur trails proposed leading to wildlife viewing platforms.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68308 |
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Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Township 64S; Range 84E; Section 5. Near Pats Lake on Wrangell Island on National Forest System road 6259. Approximately 10 miles south of the town of Wrangell. | |||||
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Tongass National Forest, Yakutat Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Bad Day Creek Restoration CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/13/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
07/2025 |
Annika Sundstrom 503-729-8039 annika.sundstrom@usda.gov |
Description: Remove culverts and replace with new structures at 2 sites, add large wood to stream channel and remove aggregate fill from the floodplain. Hand crews would complete most of the work, but heavy equipment and blasting may be needed to remove culverts.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68162 |
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Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bad Day Creek and Colorado Road Stream corridors north of the Yakutat Airfield. | |||||
Cannon Beach Cabin Construction CE *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 06/13/2025 | 06/2026 |
Jesse Stuve 406-490-4409 jesse.stuve@usda.gov |
Description: Proposal to convert a developed campsite within the Yakutat Beach Recreation Area into a public use recreation cabin site.
Web Link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/projects/67548 |
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Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - T.28S, R.33E, Section 12, SE 1/4 of Copper River Meridian. Within the Yakutat Beach Recreation area, a 5-mile drive from the town of Yakutat, Alaska. | |||||
Cannon Beach Parking Expansion CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/11/2025 |
Expected:07/2025 |
07/2025 |
Jesse Stuve 406-490-4409 jesse.stuve@usda.gov |
Description: Expand existing parking lot, add new parking areas, and construct about 750 feet of new road to improve traffic flow and user safety, and meet capacity demands at the Cannon Beach Recreation Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=68298 |
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Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - SE 1/4 of NW 1/4 Section 18, T.28S, R.33E, Copper River Meridian. The Cannon Beach parking expansion site is located 4.9 road miles south of Yakutat, Alaska. | |||||
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