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Significant Effect
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
2025 Mt. Baker Geothermal Consent to Lease
To explore or develop geothermal resources on National Forest lands, the USFS must consent to lease areas nominated by the BLM. This analysis does not authorize ground disturbance, but creates stipulations for authorized leasing areas. https://usfs-public.box.com/s/r56gzyn1msyfvj8md81arv1mo15tgoso
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Baker River Watershed Landscape Analysis
This landscape-scale analysis would improve ecological conditions, enhance recreational opportunities, provide forest products to support local economies, and maintain public access to valuable resources.
| Acres (approx.) | 106,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2027 (Estimated) |
On Hold
| Acres (approx.) | 106,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2027 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Big Four Boardwalk Replacement
Project proposal would replace 750 feet of boardwalk within the footprint of the original trail.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Deception Falls Trail Bridge Replacements
Replacement of 2 failing bridges with new bridges in more sustainable locations, with trail reroutes leading to the new locations. Bridges 70'-80' in length each, with about 750' of new trail total.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 1/15/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 6/4/2026 |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 1/15/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 6/4/2026 |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
FSR 6020-110, Lake Serene Trailhead, Lake Serene Trail Temporary Closure Order NEPA
A temporary closure of National Forest System Road (FSR) 6020-110, the Lake Serene Trailhead, the entire length of the Lake Serene Trail, including the Bridal Veil Falls Trail.
Completed
Significant Effect
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Forestwide Thinning Analysis
This analysis will streamline the implementation of commercial thinning treatments designed to increase structural diversity of overstocked and planted stands and provide a sustainable flow of timber to local communities.
LFDC Commented
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/3/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/3/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Green Mountain Trail Re-route
The project would relocate 1600 feet of trail. The project would reduce grade and create safer terrain for hikers. The reduction in grade would also promote vegetation health along the trail, by minimizing impacts of erosion.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Heather Lake Trail Bridge Replacement
Replacement in place of girder substructure and decking on the Heather Lake Trail at the outflow into Heather Creek.
Completed
Significant Effect
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Heather Meadows Native Plant Restoration
Revegetation of degraded alpine meadow areas at a popular hiking area using native plant species. Installation of minimal visitor barriers (rebar, rope) to prevent trampling of revegetated areas.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Horseshoe Bend Bypass for Deadhorse Project Access
The proposed action is to construct a bypass route around a road failure on FSR 37 to reestablish access to the Deadhorse Road Relocation Project area.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Martin Gap Restoration Thinning Project
This project aims to restore forest health and resilience, improve wildlife habitat, and support native plants that are important to Tribal communities by thinning and diversifying previously regenerated plantation stands.
| Acres (approx.) | 3,834 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/1/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres (approx.) | 3,834 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/1/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Middle Fork Recreation Hub Project
Construct 1700' trail to Otter Falls. Construct 1.3mi Garfield Ledges trail starting at intersection of Rd 56/5640. Construct trail Mid Fork trailhead (TH) to Taylor R. bridge; add picnic sites.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mt. Baker Ranger District ERFO Road Repair Project (FSR 3040)
Repair of storm-damaged roads under the Emergency Response for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program, including Forest Service led repair of FS Road 3040 at MP 1.6.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
North Fork Stillaguamish Landscape Analysis
Landscape scale analysis of habitat restoration, and actions to improve ecological conditions.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/22/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/22/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Restorative Impact
MBS, ONF, Okan-Wen, Colville
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan
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.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Panorama Point Boat Launch Improvements
Improve and maintain boat launching capabilities, provide improved toilet facilities and increase parking capacity to improve visitor safety at the Panorama Point boat launch.
Completed
Mixed Impact
MBS, Okan-Wen, Colville, Wallowa-Whitman, Fremont-Winema, Deschutes, Umatilla, Malheur
Region 6 Elite Tree Protection Project
The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Skykomish District 2016 ERFO Road Repairs (FSR 6835)
Heavy rains during the winter of 2016 damaged FSR 6835 at MP 1.4, where soils became heavily saturated and caused a debris land slide. Project will remove the slide material, place base rock and surfacing, and add a cross drain culvert.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snohomish County Search and Rescue Radio Repeaters
The Snohomish County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue Unit operates and maintains repeaters at five locations in the Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This project seeks to allow the Sheriff's office to provide periodic maintenance and repairs.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie District 2016 ERFO Road Repairs-Gold Creek Trail Bridge
Repair of storm-damaged roads and trails in the Snoqualmie Ranger District, including Forest Service led repair work proposed for Gold Creek Trail Bridge. Additional repairs also led by Federal Highways Administration.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie District 2016 ERFO Road Repairs-NFS Road 50
Project to complete repairs of storm damage on NFS Road 50. Repairs would include embankment placement to grade to replace shoulder and roadway, including rock and root wad placement for bank stabilization, culvert cleaning, and road resurfacing.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie District 2016 ERFO Road Repairs-NFS Road 5078
Complete repairs of storm damage on NFS Road 5078. Repairs include removing woody debris and rock material out of the aggraded stream and rebuilding the road prism above the stream intersection.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie Lake trailhead improvements
Reconstruct the Snoqualmie Lake TH with additional and improved parking and add a toilet
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Sound Salmon Solutions Riparian Restoration 2024
Sound Salmon Solutions staff will install approximately 9,000 total native plants in the riparian buffer of the South Fork Skykomish River in 5 separate parcels. Post-planting maintenance and monitoring will ensure survival of plants.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
South Fork Canyon Creek Road Bridge Removal and Footbridge Install
Removal of the failed FSR 41 road bridge over the South Fork of Canyon Creek and removal of earth abutments in the creekbed to restore natural hydrologic flow. Construction of a footbridge for access to the area north of the creek for recreation use.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Stevens Pass Vault Toilet Installation
Stevens Pass Mountain Resort is replacing two long-term "temporary" porta-potties in parking lot #2 with 2 double-vault CXT prefabricated concrete toilets.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Tenas Creek Restoration Project
The Darrington Ranger District proposes to replace a bridge on the Suiattle River Road to improve an important Chinook Salmon run and restore important salmon habitat for species.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 8/5/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 4/16/2026 |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 8/5/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 4/16/2026 |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
USGS Lahar Monitoring Stations
The U.S. Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS-CVO) has applied for a 20-year special use permit to install up to 5 new Lahar monitoring stations within the Carbon and White River drainages located to the NE of Mount Rainier volcano.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
WSU Wolverine and Lynx Camera Stations
Partners deploying camera stations across multiple forests to assess habitat range and distribution of Canada Lynx and Wolverine over a period of 20 years.
Completed
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
2025 Crescent Lake Recreation Residence Small Projects Fall
Authorization was requested from 2 recreation residence owners on Crescent Lake to complete two projects. Project one is the installation of a new septic system. Project two is the removal of a cabin damaged beyond repair due to a fallen tree.
Completed
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
2025 Crescent and Odell Lake Recreation Residence Small Projects Batch 1
Authorization was requested from 5 recreation residence owners on Crescent Lake, 4 owners on Odell Lake, and from the Shelter Cove Resort to complete minor upgrades or replacements such as deck or stair replacements and roof repairs.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/15/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/15/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Bend to Lava Lands Paved Path
Construct a non-motorized paved path that would provide connections to recreation sites south of Bend, OR. The entire length of the path would be from Baker Road to Lava Lands Visitor Center.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/3/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/3/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Black Butte Ranch Wildland Urban Interface Fuels Reduction
The BBR WUI project proposes to maintain and restore resiliency and forest health and to address the potential risk of large-scale high severity wildfires. Proposed actions include thinning, mowing and prescribed burning on up to 2,800 acres.
| Acres (approx.) | 2,800 |
Completed
| Acres (approx.) | 2,800 |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Boundary Road Fuels Reduction Project
Fuels reduction project to reduce wildfire risk to local communities in La Pine, OR and to enhance forest resilience to insect and disease. The project area is in the Wildland Urban Interface and in a high-risk fireshed adjacent to neighborhoods.
Completed
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
City of Bend Outback Site Conveyance
The purpose of this EA is to respond to the application submitted by the City under the Townsite Act. The proposed action would allow for 48 acres to be conveyed to the City at fair market value and would be used to expand its potable water infrastructure.
| Acres | 48 |
Completed
| Acres | 48 |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Class 1, Pedal-assist E-bikes on Select Trails
This project is considering the use of class 1 e-bikes on select trails with the designed use of bicycle. The proposed action includes 67 trails, totaling 161.4 miles as open to class 1 e-bikes.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/2/2024 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/2/2024 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Cougar Rock Restoration Project
The project proposes to maintain and restore resiliency and forest health and to address the potential risk of large-scale high severity wildfires. Proposed actions include thinning, mowing and prescribed burning on up to 2,800 acres.
| Acres (approx.) | 2,800 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 12/16/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres (approx.) | 2,800 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 12/16/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Crate Vegetation Management Project and Site-Specific Forest Plan Amendment
Vegetation management on approximately 18,168 acres to move forest conditions toward historic range of variability and improve forest resilience to disturbance to reduce the likelihood of uncharacteristic large-scale loss of forest habitat.
| Acres (approx.) | 18,168 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/21/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres (approx.) | 18,168 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/21/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Deschutes Fuels Maintenance Project
Proposed fuels maintenance actions including non-fire and prescribed fire treatments on previously treated units on the east side of the forest.
Completed
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Flat Top Fire Site Preparation and Reforestation Project
This project proposes site preparation cutting and reforestation on approximately 9,530 acres that experienced a high basal area loss of vegetation as a result of the Flat Top Fire in 2024.
| Acres (approx.) | 9,530 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/24/2025 |
| Comment Period | 12/08/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres (approx.) | 9,530 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/24/2025 |
| Comment Period | 12/08/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Green Ridge Landscape Restoration
The project would maintain and restore forest conditions closer to the historic range of variability and contribute to the restoration of ecosystem process and function in the planning area. Timber products are an outcome of restoration activities.
| Acres (approx.) | 25,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/1/2017 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres (approx.) | 25,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/1/2017 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
MEC Walker Mountain Tower Replacement
MEC is proposing to replace their existing communications tower and expand their control building at Walker Mountain Communication Site. Proposal includes moving the tower's location to improve line-of-sight with nearby microwave devices.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/04/2024 |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/04/2024 |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
MODA Active Management Project
The MODA Active Management Project proposes dry forest restoration techniques in order to improve and maintain the forested ecosystem of of the Moore Creek and Davis Creek Subwatersheds on the Crescent Ranger District.
| Acres | 14,723 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/2/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres | 14,723 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/2/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Managed Stands Eastside Project
This project proposes vegetation management actions on 14,830 acres within previously managed stands on the eastside of the Crescent Ranger District.
| Acres | 14,830 |
Completed
| Acres | 14,830 |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Meissner Groomer Garage Number 2
Meissner Nordic Club is proposing to build a second garage to store an additional groomer at an existing storage facility just north of the Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. The site currently has one garage and one metal storage container. The second garage will be placed in the existing site clearing.
Completed
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Mt. Bachelor Northwest Lift Improvements
Mt. Bachelor proposes to modernize the existing Northwest Express lift by replacing the lift's electric drive components and safety switches as well as replacing two operator shacks and increasing chair storage.
Completed
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Mt. Bachelor Outback Lift Bottom Terminal Power Supply Replacement
Mt. Bachelor is proposing to replace a 0.83 mile segment of power cable that supplies the bottom terminal of Outback Lift to maintain safe resort operations.
Completed
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Mt. Bachelor Summer 2025 Maintenance Projects
Maintenance proposals within Mt. Bachelor's special use permit area: installing new fiber optic conduit route to replace a damaged section of fiber line and connecting a power supply to the propane tank that serves Sunrise Lodge.
Completed
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Mt. Bachelor Sunrise Deck Expansion, Little Pine Power Distribution, and West Village Base Area Powe
Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort is proposing to expand the existing deck at Sunrise Lodge, upgrade the power feed to Little Pine Ski Lift to combat power supply issues, and install a generator and associated transformers, junction/sector cabinets, and buried powerlines in the West Village area.
Completed
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Royce Mountain Roadside Hazardous Fuels
Intent is to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire on Federal land or catastrophic wildfire for an adjacent, at-risk community by reducing fuel loading, ladder fuels, and raising canopy base heights.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/26/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/26/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Sisters RD Recreation Shuttle Services
The Forest Service is proposing to approve special use permits for two local businesses, Stagecoach Adventures and Cog Wild. The two companies would provide shuttle services to and from several trailheads within the Sisters Ranger District.
Completed
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Sisters Trail Additions and Realignments (STAR)
The STAR project proposes several trail actions including new trail construction, additions of existing routes to the official Forest Service trail system, as well as realignments and decommissioning of existing trails on the Sisters Ranger District.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/23/2023 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/23/2023 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Mixed Impact
Deschutes National Forest
Upper Black Butte Swamp Restoration
Upper Black Butte Swamp is a 34-acre wetland that has incised channels and drying out vegetation. The project would restore the fen through channel filling, planting native vegetation, aspen restoration and invasive weed management.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 6/17/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 6/17/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
West Bend Trails Project
Trail modifications, such as reroutes, new trails, decommissioning to create a more sustainable trail network while minimizing resource impacts.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
West Bend Vegetation Management Project
Moving the area toward a more resilient landscape, providing a diversity of habitats, & reducing hazardous fuels. Approximately 14,750 acres of commercial thinning, for a total of 22,000 acres proposed for thinning, mowing, and/or underburning.
| Acres of Thinning, Mowing, And/Or Underburning | 22,000 |
| Acres of Commercial Thinning | 14,750 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 11/24/2010 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres of Thinning, Mowing, And/Or Underburning | 22,000 |
| Acres of Commercial Thinning | 14,750 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 11/24/2010 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Airport Pit Disposal Site Permit Renewal
Reissuance of special use permit to the Town of Mammoth Lakes for operation of clean waste disposal at the Airport Pit
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/2022 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2022 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/2022 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2022 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Control Silver Peak Project
Southern California Edison is proposing to update and reconfigure approximately 61 linear miles of two existing 55 kilovolt subtransmission lines originally designed and built in the 1930s. BLM is lead agency. Full description: https://bit.ly/44zSlg
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 12/29/2023 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
On Hold
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 12/29/2023 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
Mixed Impact
Inyo National Forest
Coyote Flat OHV Recreation Enhancement
Improve road and motorized trail management in the Coyote Flat area. Repair system roads for safety and resource protection, review travel management decision in this area and adjust if needed for resource protection and recreation enhancement.
Completed
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Crystal Crag Water Storage Tank Replacement
The removal of two existing water storage tanks & constructing a new one. The new steel water storage tank will be 20,000-gallons, 16-foot diameter and 16 ft high. Including new inlet, outlet, drain, overflow, water supply, and distribution pipelines
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
E. Clampus Vitus Bodie Chapter No. 64 Tamarack Lodge Plaque
Bodie Chapter No. 64 of E. Clampus Vitus is to construct a historical marker w/ bronze plaque northeast of the Tamarack Lodge entrance commemorating the history of the Lodge & its contribution to the history of Mono County and the Mammoth Lakes Basin
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/23/2024 |
| Decision | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/23/2024 |
| Decision | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
Mixed Impact
Inyo National Forest
Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project
Project collaboration website link: https://www.eswildfirealliance.org/esccrp. Approx. 58,000 acre forest restoration project around the Town of Mammoth Lakes. Activities may include thinning of live and dead trees, pile burning, mechanical and hand.
| Acres (approx.) | 58,000 |
Completed
| Acres (approx.) | 58,000 |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Inyo National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation
The Inyo National Forest is evaluating its management of over snow vehicle (OSV) use. The purpose of this project is to designate system roads, trails and areas where OSV use will be allowed, in compliance with 36 CFR 212, Subpart C.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/2026 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 05/2027 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 09/2027 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/2028 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2028 (Estimated) |
On Hold
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/2026 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 05/2027 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 09/2027 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/2028 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2028 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
LADWP Long Valley Pole Removal and Pole Replacement Project
LADWP Utility Maintenance Project:1)removal of poles & replacement of poles in one line and 2)removal of poles & rehab in second line, 3)relinquish poles
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Inyo National Forest
Long Valley Exploration Drilling
On November 12, 2025, the Mammoth Lakes Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest received a Plan of Operations (Plan) from KORE USA Ltd. (KORE) for their Long Valley Exploration Drilling project in Mono County, California. KORE plans to conduct exploration-level activities for deposits of gold.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/3/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/3/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Redevelopment
Mammoth Mountain proposes redeveloping its Main Lodge area on private land, with related development on adjacent National Forest lands. Joint CEQA/NEPA analysis. Proposed construction/reconstruction of parking lots,buildings,chairlifts and ski runs.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 11/14/2022 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
In Progress
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 11/14/2022 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Inyo National Forest
Mazourka Canyon Abandoned Mine Lands Safety Closures
Safety closures and restoration for three abandoned mine sites in Mazourka Canyon. Closures will include plugging or placing bat-friendly gates on mine shafts, removing abandoned equipment or materials, and placing rocks for more natural appearance.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/17/2023 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/17/2023 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Permit Reissuances - Ongoing, various permit types
Ongoing and continuous reissuance of various special use authorizations. Examples of these are resorts, research activities, utilities and events. For further information on any specific permit or permitted activities, contact Erin Noesser.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/10/2018 |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/10/2018 |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Restorative Impact
Inyo National Forest
Reds Meadow Valley Recreation Site Renovations
Renovations & ecological restoration at 7 recreation sites / campgrounds in Reds Meadow Valley designed to enhance overall visitor experience, ensure recreation assets support current & future visitation & protect/restore ecologically sensitive areas
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/08/2024 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/08/2024 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Restorative Impact
Inyo National Forest
Removal of Wild Horses Outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory (MPWHT)
Gather and removal of excess wild horses that are located outside MPWHT to protect rangeland resources and proposed critical habitat for greater sage-grouse as well as address public safety concerns along highways/roadways.
Completed
Significant Effect
Inyo National Forest
Rock Creek Lodge Resort Wildfire Resilience
Fuels reduction and forest resilience project surrounding the Rock Creek Lakes Resort permit area on the Inyo National Forest. Project is funded by a National Resources Conservation Service grant.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/01/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/01/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Sherwin Area Recreation Plan 3 (SHARP)
Development of designated trails for protection of natural and cultural resources. This proposed action includes decommissioning of user created trails, reconstruction of user created trails, and new trail construction.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Southern California Edison Control-Silver Peak 55kV Reliability Project
Installation of remote fault indicators, packet routers, and installation of remote switches along with poles replacements.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/2024 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
On Hold
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/2024 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Vista Towers, multi-carrier facility at Little Antelope Communication Site
Placement of multi-carrier building and tower at the Little Antelope Communications Site
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/2018 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2018 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/2018 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 08/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2018 (Estimated) |