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- Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
- Tongass National Forest , Admiralty National Monument
- Tongass National Forest , Craig Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Hoonah Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Juneau Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Petersburg Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Sitka Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Thorne Bay Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Wrangell Ranger District
- Tongass National Forest , Yakutat Ranger District
| Tongass National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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| Shoreline II Outfitter and Guide Management Plan EIS |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 09/2013 |
Expected: 05/2015 | 01/2016 | Chad VanOrmer 907-789-6202 cvanormer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project will determine recreation use levels for saltwater-based outfitters & guides on the Admiralty Nat. Mon., Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts. A Proposed Action will be developed to allocate service days to outfitter and guide use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38181 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District, Hoonah Ranger District, Juneau Ranger District, Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg. Shoreline and other areas on the Admiralty National Monument and Hoonah, Juneau, and Sitka Ranger Districts | |||||
| Tongass National Forest Sustainable Cabin Management Project EA |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/13/2012 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Michelle Putz 907-747-4278 mputz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Tongass is proposing to convert three cabins to survival shelters, either by converting existing cabins or replacement, and removing nine cabins to help move toward a sustainable recreation cabin program. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39863 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District, Wrangell Ranger District, Sitka Ranger District, Admiralty National Monument, Yakutat Ranger District, Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District, Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway, Sitka, Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska Tongass National Forest, Region 10, Alaska | |||||
| Wrangell - Petersburg Weed Management Project EA |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/07/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Carey Case 907-772-3871 ccase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project proposes to treat invasive weed infestations on Wrangell and Petersburg Districts through various means including manual, mechanical, and chemical treatments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37523 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District, Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. All of the Wrangell and Petersburg Ranger Districts | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Admiralty National Monument | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Angoon Airport Project EIS |
- Road management - Facility management |
In Progress NOI in Federal Register 09/24/2008 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 03/2014 | Jennifer Berger 907-789-6278 jberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The FAA is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider alternatives to, and impacts of constructing a new land-based commercial airport near the City of Angoon. The FAA is the lead agency and the USFS is a cooperator per an MOU. Web Link: http://www.angoonairporteis.com/ | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - 57' 29" N, 134' 33-34" W Near the environs of the City of Angoon and Favorite Bay | |||||
| Hecla Greens Creek Mine Proposed Tailings Expansion EIS |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/20/2012 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 09/2013 | Sarah Samuelson 907-789-6274 ssamuelson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analyze Greens Creek's proposal to expand the existing tailings facility. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32662 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. LEGAL - LEGAL - T.44S., R65E.; T.34S., R.65E; CRM UNIT - Admiralty National Monument. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. CRM. Admiralty National Monument - Greens Creek Mine, north-central portion of Admiralty Island. | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Craig Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| 2012 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations, Bokan Mountain REE Project, Prince of Wales Island, AK EA |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/19/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 06/2013 | Michael Johnson 907-789-6275 mwjohnson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is the NEPA review of the 2012 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations for the Bokan Mountain Rare earth Element (REE) Project on Prince of Wales Island, AK. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38138 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian: T80S, R88E, Sections 5, 8, 9, 14-17, 20-36; T80S, R89E, Sections 30, 31; T81S, R89E, Sections 2, 3, 6 Prince of Wales Island between the West Arm of Kendrick Bay and the South Arm of Moira Sound. | |||||
| Luck Creek Restoration EA |
- Watershed management - Road management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress Scoping Start 02/04/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 06/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 07/2014 | Thomas Cady 907-874-7524 tcady@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project would consist of tree harvest and placement of trees in Luck Creek tributaries to rehabilitate and improve aquatic habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37729 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Luck/Eagle Creek Watershed is located 16 miles south of Coffman Cove on northeast Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. Luck/Eagle Creek Watershed is located 16 miles south of Coffman Cove on northeast Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. | |||||
| North Fork Lake Dam SUP EA |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/28/2012 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 05/2013 | Melanie Slayton 907-828-3249 mslayton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The City of Craig proposes to increase the storage capacity at the existing water storage site by raising the existing dam up to 6 feet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37765 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 11, T 74S, R 82E, CRM North Fork Lake | |||||
| Sunny Creek Fishpass Retrofit CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/08/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 07/2013 | Sarah Brandy 907-826-1634 sbrandy@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Sunny Creek fishpass has chronic plugging, it is built downstream of a depositional gravel bar. This project would involve blasting and drilling bedrock and building a concrete flume upstream of the fishpass. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39994 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Sunny Creek Cholmondeley Sound - Sunny Creek | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Hoonah Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Bohemia Basin Trail and Recreation Improvements EA |
- Recreation management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/25/2012 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Michelle Putz 907-747-4278 mputz@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve an existing recreation site by converting a 2.3 mile closed road to a hiking/pedestrian trail; constructing or developing two tent sites, and clearing bush and trees from the existing 3-sided shelter site. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39304 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. Yakobi Island, along the creek at Bohemia Basin, 7 miles NW of Pelican, AK | |||||
| Hoonah Ranger District 3-5 year Precommercial Thinning Project CE |
- Forest products | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/15/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 05/2014 | Chris Budke 907-945-3631 cbudke@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Precommercial tree thinning of approximately 6920 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40800 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Hoonah Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon. Hoonah Ranger District, Chichagof Island. | |||||
| Juneau Ranger District 3-5 year Precommercial Thinning Project. CE |
- Forest products | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/13/2012 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 05/2014 | Chris Budke 907-945-3631 cbudke@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Precommercial tree thinning on approximately 1555 acres over a 5 year period. Enhance timber and wildlife habitat values by improving diameter growth and vigor of residual trees and promoting greater understory development. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40799 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. Homeshore, Juneau Ranger District | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Juneau Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Coeur Alaska Kensington Gold Mine 2013 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/08/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 05/2013 | Jessica Lopez Pearce 907-789-6273 jlopezpearce@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Coeur Alaska plans to conduct surface exploration activities in 2013 and proposes limited or minimal tree cutting in the Juneau-Skagway Icefield IRA to provide safe helicopter landings and drill pads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41572 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. Juneau Ranger District | |||||
| Dredge Structure Removal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Watershed management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/14/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 06/2013 | Barbara Adams 907-789-6252 bjadams@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Removal the concrete weir and manmade levee structure on the inlet side of Dredge Lake. By removing these structures we will return the system to a more natural state. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Not Applicable Located on the inlet side of Dredge Lake in the Dredge Lake System, Juneau, Alaska. | |||||
| Herbert Glacier Gold Project 2013 Surface Exploration Plan of Operations CE |
- Minerals and Geology | Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 03/29/2013 |
05/2013 | Jessica Lopez Pearce 907-789-6273 jlopezpearce@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is a review of the 2013 Plan of Operations for surface exploration activities at the Herbert Glacier Gold Project. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41160 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - Township 38 South, Range 65 East, Sections 32-34 Terminus of Herbert Glacier, Juneau Borough, Alaska | |||||
| Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area Planning EA |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 12/2013 | Jennifer Berger 907-789-6278 jberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: JRD is reviewing year-round recreation use by both independent and guided visitors within the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in order to update and revise its commercial capacity allocation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37050 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. JRD/ AK/ Juneau; 5815 acres federally designated recreation area including and surrounding Mendenhall Lake. | |||||
| Treadwell Ditch Trail Bridge Replacement EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Mike Dilger 907-790-7474 mdilger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replacement/construction of four 39 bridges on Treadwell Ditch Trail. This may entail disturbance of stream banks in order to construct bridge abutments. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35471 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - The trail exists across sections 7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 22, 26, 27 T41S R67E, and section 12 T41S R66E of the Copper River Meridian. The bridge replacements will occur on the Treadwell Ditch Trail (Forest Service Trail Number 33718) on Douglas Island in Juneau, AK. The proposed crossings are over the following drainages: Kowee Cr | |||||
| West Glacier Trailhead Improvements EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Ed Grossman 907-789-6237 egrossman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposed improvements at West Glacier Trailhead include vault toilets (4 holes total),a shelter at the commercial launch area, new trailhead sign, a new gate to and an access trail from the commercial launch area Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35470 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Juneau Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Juneau. LEGAL - S7 T40S R66E Copper River Meridian At the end of Skater’s Cabin Road to the West of Mendenhall Lake in Juneau, AK | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| 2013 Marx Creek Habitat Enhancement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Will Young 907-228-4137 wtyoung@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve existing spawning and rearing conditions for chum/coho salmon in upper Marx Creek. Activities include raising water temperature, creating shallow water habitat, and ultimately increasing the number of chum/coho salmon produced by Marx Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41225 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - Township 68 South, Range 99 East, Section 14, Copper River Meridian. Marx Creek, near Hyder, Alaska. The project is located in Scenic Viewshed LUD. | |||||
| Alaska Department of Fish & Game Fisheries Research Amendment CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 05/06/2013 |
05/2013 | Jeannie Blackmore 907-228-4120 jblackmore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Alaska Department of Fish &Game (ADF&G) has applied for a special use permit amendment to install a tent/safety platform on the Keta River. The Alaska Coastal Management Program expired on June 30, 2011 under State law. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41488 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T. 75 S., R. 99 E., Sect. 9 approximately 6 miles up the Keta River, off of Boca de Quadra Inlet, in Misty Fiords National Monument. | |||||
| Alaska Telephone Company CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/01/2013 |
04/2013 | Jeannie Blackmore 907-228-4120 jblackmore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This is a new Special Use Permit. Wireless phone receiver and phone line to customer. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41391 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T. 70 S., R. 86 E., Sect. 31 Lemesurier Point, Meyers Chuck, Alaska | |||||
| Bell Island Geothermal Leases SPEIS EIS |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/18/2012 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 04/2013 | Sarah Samuelson 907-789-6274 ssamuelson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action is for a consent determination for the BLM to issue three leases in the Tongass National Forest (TNF) and for the BLM to issue the leases to the geothermal lease applicant. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35026 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T68S R89E Sec 36, T68S R90E Sec 12-15 21-22 -28-31, T68S R91E sec 7 Bell Island, 43 miles north of Ketchikan | |||||
| Gary Neilson Water system CE |
- Special use management | Analysis Completed | Expected: 04/2013 Actual: 04/01/2013 |
04/2013 | Jeannie Blackmore 907-228-4120 jblackmore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: New Special Use Permit. Water system includes small impoundment, 600 feet of 2inch waterline, and small cistern. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41393 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T. 70 S., R. 86 E., Sect. 30, 31 Lemesurier Point, Meyers Chuck, Alaska | |||||
| Saddle Lakes Timber Sale EIS |
- Forest products | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 05/08/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2013 |
Expected: 04/2014 | 08/2014 | Jeff DeFreest 907-228-4100 jdefreest@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The proposed action would harvest almost 33 million board feet (MMBF) of timber on about 2,613 acres and would construct up to 18 miles of road (9 mi NFS system and 9 mi temporary road). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38990 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T72S, R91E, Sec 35, 36; T73S, R92E, Sec 1-4, 8-12, 13-17, 19-36; T73S, R93E, Sec 18, 19, 30, 31; T74S, R92E, Sec 1-3, 11-13, 24, 25, 36.; and T74S, R93E, Sec 6-8, 17-20, 30, 31 The project area is located about 14 miles northeast of Ketchikan, Alaska, on Revillagigedo Island, and occurs in Value Comparison Units (VCUs) 746, 747, and 753 between George and Carroll Inlets. | |||||
| Schofield Mineral Material Permit, Shoal Cove Cinder Pits CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/07/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Jeannie Blackmore 907-228-4120 jblackmore@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Shoal Cove mineral material sale - Request for 500 cubic yards of cinder rock by Ed Schofield Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42056 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Ketchikan - Misty Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Ketchikan Gateway. LEGAL - T.74S., R.93E., Sect.22 CRM Approximately 3 miles southeast of the Shoal Cove LTF | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Petersburg Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Cascade Creek Reconstruction CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 06/2014 | Paul Olson 907-772-5947 polson01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The reroute and reconstruction of approximately 0.5 miles of the Cascade Creek Trail, originating at saltwater. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41750 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - T56S, R79E,Sec 24 The Cascade Creek Trail is located approximately 20 air miles north of Petersburg, Alaska in Thomas Bay. | |||||
| FAA Communications Facility on Kuiu Island CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Land management planning - Special use management |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/11/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 09/2013 | Russell Beers 907-772-5940 rbeers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a special use permit to the FAA to install communications facilities at Kuiu Island. Facilities proposed include: 25' x 8' x 15' tall solar frame with solar panels; 6' x 8' x 17' tall equipment shelter; 20' x 20' helicopter landing pad. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41949 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. The Forest Service communications site is located on Kuiu Island. | |||||
| Hamilton Tributary Restoration CE |
- Watershed management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/21/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 07/2013 | Heidi Lombard 907-772-5924 hlombard@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project proposes to restore instream habitat by placing up to 15 large woody debris (LWD) structures in a tributary stream to the Hamilton River. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40717 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian T58S R75E Section 10 Kupreanof Island This tributary to the Hamilton River is located approximately 19 miles SE of Kake along road 6326 at milepost 3.998 on Kupreanof Island. Restoration site is immediately downstream of road crossing. | |||||
| Kake-Petersburg Intertie EIS |
- Special use management | In Progress NOI in Federal Register 05/07/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 05/2014 | Tom Parker 907-772-5974 tparker02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Determine final location for a power transmission line and access road along the powerline corridor, between the communities of Petersburg and Kake. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31761 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Mitkof and Kupreanof Islands, linking the communities of Petersburg and Kake. Intertie is proposed to run from Petersburg, AK (Mitkof Island) to Kake, AK which is located on the neighboring island of Kupreanof | |||||
| Mitkof Island Small Sales EA |
- Forest products | In Progress Scoping Start 03/07/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 09/2013 | Carey Case 907-772-3871 ccase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize a small sales program on Mitkof Island that includes timber harvest, firewood cutting and salvage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29099 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Mitkof Island road system. | |||||
| Ohmer Creek Trail Reconstruction CE |
- Recreation management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/17/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2013 | Paul Olson 907-772-5947 polson01@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The reroute and reconstruction of approximately 3/4 of a mile of trail beyond the floating bridge to Snake Ridge Road. The trail is proposed to be a gravel turnpike approximately 5 feet wide to be consistent with the rest of the trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41137 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Ohmer Creek Trail originates at milepost 21 of the Mitkof Highway on Mitkof Island and terminates on Snake Ridge Road (FS road 6246). | |||||
| Organized Village of Kake - Culture Camp CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/11/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 06/2013 | Russell Beers 907-772-5940 rbeers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a 5 year special use permit to the Organized Village of Kake to use an old logging camp site in Kake for a traditional subsistence foods culture "camp". Each "camp" would last for 1 to 5 days, and up to 4 "camps" per year would take place. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41948 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Lot 1, U.S. Survey No. 8404. Approximately: Latitude 56° 57.380’, Longitude 133° 54.313’ (NAD 83) Kake, Alaska | |||||
| Thomas Bay Integrated Timber Sale EIS |
- Land management planning - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2013 |
Expected: 04/2014 | 06/2014 | Carey Case 907-772-3871 ccase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Timber harvest, young-growth treatments, wildlife enhancement, and restoration activities. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39730 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Thomas Bay is located approximately 20 air miles northeast of Petersburg, Alaska on the mainland. The project area is in VCUs 487 and 489. | |||||
| Thomas Bay Moose Habitat Enhancement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/21/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 08/2013 | Jason Dungan 907-772-5917 jdungan02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Selectively thin conifers in riparian areas on roughly 100 acres in the Patterson River floodplain at Thomas Bay. The areas will be treated to encourage the growth of willow and cottonwood, forage species preferred by moose. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41314 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian T57S R80E Section 1 Thomas Bay, Petersburg Ranger District, Petersburg, Alaska | |||||
| Tonka Timber Sale EIS |
- Forest products | Analysis Completed | Expected: 05/2012 Actual: 03/28/2012 |
08/2012 | Carey Case 907-772-3871 ccase@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Authorize timber harvest and related infrastructure development within Phase I areas on South Lindenberg Peninsula (VCUs 437, 439, 447), Kupreanof Island. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21182 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Not Applicable South Lindenberg Peninsula, Kupreanof Island, located approximately 10 miles southwest of Petersburg, Alaska | |||||
| Water Transmission Line and Associated Items on Kupreanof Island CE |
- Special area management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/24/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 06/2013 | Russell Beers 907-772-5940 rbeers@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a special use permit to George Curtiss for existing items located on National Forest land: 1 inch dia. x 300 ft water transmission line, two water storage tanks (425 and 1,000 gallon), log/tarp dam, 10 ft x 15 ft water impoundment area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41138 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Petersburg Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Section 28, Township 58 South, Range 79 East, Copper River Meridian The water line and associated items are located on National Forest land within the City of Kupreanof. | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Sitka Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Camp Coogan Riparian and Wildlife Habitat Improvement CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Marty Becker 907-747-4293 mbecker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Young-growth timber stand improvement project to enhance riparian and upland habitat values. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40917 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 56 South Range 64 East Camp Coogan Bay | |||||
| Deer Lake Coho Rearing Facility Permit Re-Issuance (NSRAA) CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2013 | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue special use permit for coho rearing facility- run by NSRAA Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33581 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T62S, R69E Section 5 and T61S, R69E section 5 Deer Lake, Baranof Island, Alaska | |||||
| FAA, Finger Mountain Remote Facility Replacement CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/01/2011 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replacement of Remote Self-Sustained Outlet Facility Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36374 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. Finger Mountain, Chichagof Island, and North Kruzof Island | |||||
| False Island Timber Sale CE |
- Forest products | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 02/01/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 06/2013 | Robert Miller 907-747-4208 rjmiller02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Small timber sale on the False Island road system Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38788 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. False Island | |||||
| Fields, William Isolated Cabin at Lake Anna CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2013 | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-issue a 5-year permit to use and maintain an isolated cabin Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37584 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - CRM Township 49 South Range 58 East Section 12 SE 1/4 of NW1/4 Lake Anna, Chichagof Island | |||||
| Hidden Falls Fish Hatchery Alaska Department of Fish and Game CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 01/2014 | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Re-Issue of special use permit for a salmon hatchery run by the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32910 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Johnson, Tim Isolated Cabin, Klag Bay CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/04/2012 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2013 | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Continue to operate and maintain isolated cabin Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36373 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - NE 1/4 Section 16 Township 49 South Range 58 East Copper River Meridian Klag Bay, West Chichagof Island, Southeast Alaska | |||||
| Kruzof Integrated Resource Project EA EA |
- Watershed management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2013 | Christopher Leeseberg 907-747-4343 cleeseberg@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Watershed & Fisheries enhancement, riparian, wildlife, & timber stand improvement thinning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40197 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 54 South Range 61 East Section 18, & Township 53 South Range 61 Section 26 Kruzof Island, Mud Bay and Eagle Creek road System | |||||
| Kruzof Island Outfitter Guide EA EA |
- Special use management - Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 10/2013 | 12/2013 | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To determine the amount of recreation use that the Mud Bay and Eagle River road systems can accommodate, and then decide how much should be allocated to commercial use. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41219 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Township 54 South, Range 62 East, Section 18 Mud Bay Road System and Eagle River Road System, Kruzof Island | |||||
| Lake Osprey Hydropower, Little Port Walter NMFS Marine Station Special Use Permit EA |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/16/2011 |
Expected: 12/2013 | 01/2014 | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue new special use permit for re-construction and use of an existing hydropower facility at Little Port Walter NMFS Marine Station Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32908 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T63S R69E Section 21 Little Port Walter 55 miles SE of Sitka | |||||
| Redoubt Lake Cabin Replacement EA |
- Recreation management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/08/2011 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2014 | Annemarie LaPalme 907-747-4209 alapalme@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace A-Frame cabin with a Region 10 approved pan abode style cabin, due to deferred maintenance backlog and rot in the floor and roof supports Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30849 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - T57S R65E Section 14 Redoubt Lake | |||||
| Salmon Lake Trail Reconstruction CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2013 | Annemarie LaPalme 907-747-4209 alapalme@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reconstruct 5.9 miles of Salmon Lake Trail to eliminate deferred Maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40918 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Township 57 South Range 65 East Sections 2, 3, 10, 12, 14, 15 Silver Bay | |||||
| Sitka Smoke House Project CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 10/2013 | Jay Kinsman 907-747-4228 jkinsman@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Issue a new special use permit to the Sitka Tribe of Alaska for the construction and use of a traditional Tlingit Smokehouse for Tribal use and educational purposes. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40199 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian Township 55 South Range 63 East Section 27 Sitka, Alaska | |||||
| Special Use Permit application for temporary facilities for the taking of fish and wildlife CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Response to an application filed for a temporary tent frame structure for customary and traditional uses for non-commercial hunting, fishing and trapping. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23174 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - SW1/4, section 18, T. 53 S., R. 63 E., CRM Southwest shore of an unnamed lake approximately 1 1/2 miles north of Nakwasina Passage, about 15 miles NNW of Sitka | |||||
| Special Use Permit reissuance for a pre-ANILCA cabin CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Reissuing a permit to an individual to replace and then continue to use and occupy under the conditions described in ANILCA 1303(b) a pre-ANILCA cabin for the purpose of non-recreational use on National Forest System lands Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=23970 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - SE1/4NW1/4, section 14, T. 58 S., R. 64 E., CRM Improvements located on the shore of an unnamed lake approximately three miles east of Goddard Hot Springs and 15 miles south of Sitka, AK. | |||||
| Tenakee Springs Indian River Road, Coffee Cove Trail, LTF Access CE |
- Special use management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 10/2013 | Clay Davis 907-747-4225 clayrdavis@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Ensure access for the City of Tenakee Springs and the general public to support hydroelectric power production, recreation, subsistence, free use, firewood, and trapping Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37594 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sitka Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Sitka. LEGAL - CRM T47S R63E Sections 15, 22, 23 North Shore Tenakee Inlet | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Thorne Bay Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Alaskan Dreams Shoreties CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Melanie Slayton 907-828-3249 mslayton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Shoreties Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=21028 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - 55' 27" N, 131' 35" W Orr Island | |||||
| Balls Lake Trail CE CE |
- Recreation management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/16/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 06/2013 | Victoria Houser 907-826-1614 vhouser@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Improve the Balls Lake Trail by replacing all natural tread sections with boardwalk. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40675 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Copper River Meridian, Township 71S, Range 82E, Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22 Balls Lake Trail is located one mile east of the Control Lake Junction on State Highway 925 on the Thorne Bay Ranger District. | |||||
| Big Thorne EIS EIS |
- Forest products | In Progress DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/26/2012 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 09/2013 | Delilah Brigham 907-828-3232 dbrigham@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Big Thorne EIS is a multi-year timber sale component of a larger stewardship effort which will include restoration and enhancement stewardship activities that will be identified through other environmental analyses. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31542 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. NE POW Island, from Thorne Bay to Luck Lake. | |||||
| EC Phillips Shoreties CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Melanie Slayton 907-828-3249 mslayton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special Use Permit renewal for shoreties.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=16560 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Approximately 55' 45"N, 131' 32" N Craig, POW | |||||
| Gravelly Creek Trail Extension EA EA |
- Recreation management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Victoria Houser 907-826-1614 vhouser@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Extension of trail from Gravelly Creek at Thorne River to Falls Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=31749 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. Gravelly Creek to Falls Creek | |||||
| Hollis to Harris Trail CE CE |
- Recreation management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 11/26/2012 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 06/2013 | Victoria Houser 907-826-1614 vhouser@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project would improve existing roads between Hollis Day Use Area and Forest Service Harris River Interpretive Trail. The trail is approximately 5 miles long with 1 mile of undeveloped trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40100 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Craig Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - CRM Township 74 S, Range 83 E, Sections 14-16 and CRM Township 74S, Range 84E, Section 18 Hollis Community Picnic Area to Forest Service maintained Harris River Interpretive Trail--approximately 5 miles | |||||
| Kahli Cove SUP CE |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A | Melanie Slayton 907-828-3249 mslayton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Special use permit for upland uses in support of an existing mariculture lease. Upland uses include shoreties, water line, satellite dishes, and an existing foot trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29809 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 31, T 68S, R 79E, CRM Kahli Cove, north of the Community of Naukati, Prince of Wales Island | |||||
| Kosciusko Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Forest products | In Progress Scoping Start 03/31/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2013 |
Expected: 11/2013 | 12/2013 | Delilah Brigham 907-828-3232 dbrigham@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Harvest an estimated 200 acres of old-growth, and various treaments of 6,000 acres of young-growth, in support of the Tongass NF timber sale program and to meet Forest Plan objectives. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=6050 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. SW Kosciusko Island from Van Sant Cove to Ruins Point, then along coast back to Van Sant Cove. | |||||
| Luck Lake and Sarkar Lake Day Use Improvement Project EA |
- Recreation management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/11/2012 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 08/2013 | Victoria Houser 907-826-1614 vhouser@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Day use areas at Luck Lake and Sarkar Lake are in need of repairs, updates and improvements. The Alaska Forest Highway Program has provided funds to accomplish improvement projects at these sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40057 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Luck Lake: CRM, Township 68S, Range 82E, Section 20; Sarkar Lake: CRM, Township 68S, Ranger 80E, Section 35 Sarkar Lake Day Use is located at approximately 48 miles from Craig, AK on Forest Road 20. Luck Lake Day Use is located about 5 miles from Coffman Cove on the 3030 road. | |||||
| Naukati Timber Sale EIS |
- Forest products | Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 07/2013 |
Expected: 11/2014 | 04/2015 | Delilah Brigham 907-828-3232 dbrigham@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project is proposing 40 MMBF of old growth timber harvest from the existing road system in accordance with TTRA and other applicable laws. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36904 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. West side of Prince of Wales Island | |||||
| SSRAA Neck Lake Amendment CE |
- Special use management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 01/23/2013 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 05/2013 | Melanie Slayton 907-828-3249 mslayton@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Amend an existing special use permit by adding 3 net pens, 1 anchor point, and a bulkhead on the road. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41188 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. LEGAL - Section 34, T 66S, R 79E, CRM Neck Lake, near the community of Whale Pass on Prince of Wales Island. | |||||
| Sal Creek Cabin and Trail EA EA |
- Recreation management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/13/2011 |
Expected: 05/2013 | 09/2013 | Victoria Houser 907-826-1614 vhouser@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Construct a young growth cabin and access trail in the Sal Creek area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36637 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Thorne Bay Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Prince of Wales-Outer. Sal Creek. aproximately 5 mile north of Thorne Bay on the Beach Road | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Wrangell Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Anan Management Plan Update EA |
- Recreation management | In Progress Scoping Start 01/24/2013 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 05/2013 |
Expected: 06/2013 | 07/2014 | Dee Galla 907-874-7551 dgalla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: 10-year review of current visitor management practices at the Anan Wildlife Observatory. Project will examine new management strategies to address known issues including high commercial visitor demand and available access by non-commercial visitors. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41001 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland Peninsula, Anan Bay Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory | |||||
| Anan Trail Reconstruction CE |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 09/2013 | Dee Galla 907-874-7551 dgalla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Upgrade a portion of the trail to 4-5ft wide gravel surface. Includes an approximately 900' section between the viewing deck and high water in the lagoon. The purpose is to accomodate new toilet facility at the deck, but will also improve access. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41008 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Cleveland Peninsula, Anan Bay Wrangell Ranger District, Anan Wildlife Observatory | |||||
| Berg Bay Cabin Replacement EA |
- Recreation management | Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 05/2013 |
Expected: 09/2013 | 05/2014 | Dee Galla 907-874-7551 dgalla@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace existing A-frame cabin and toilet with new, regionally approved cabin and toilet. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32289 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - Latitude, Longitude: 56.3647N, - 132.00693W, NAD 83. Mainland, north shore of Berg Bay | |||||
| Conveyance of Wrangell Ranger District Forest Service Property CE |
- Land ownership management | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/21/2011 |
Expected: 04/2013 | 09/2013 | Hillary Woods 907-228-6270 hwoods@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Analyze effects of planned disposal of USDA administrative properties at 316 First Avenue (Lot 7 Block 67), 212 First Avenue (Lot 7K Block 67), and 808-810 Zimovia Highway (Lot 3 Block 26), City of Wrangell, Alaska. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28868 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. 316 1st Ave. (Lot 7 Block 67), 212 1st Ave. (Lot 7K Block 67), 808-810 Zimovia Hwy, (Lot 3 Block 26), City of Wrangell | |||||
| Navy Timber Sale EIS |
- Forest products | In Progress FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/17/2009 |
Expected: 05/2013 Actual: 03/10/2009 |
09/2013 | Cynthia Sever 907-772-5860 csever@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Timber Harvest and Road Construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=14556 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. LEGAL - 55N, 56 N 132 W CRM Southwestern portion of Etolin Island, VCUs 465, 467, 468, three-fourths of 464, and a small portion of 466. | |||||
| Wrangell Island Project EIS EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Forest products |
In Progress NOI in Federal Register 03/13/2012 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2013 |
Expected: 01/2014 | 06/2014 | Tim Piazza 907-228-6318 timpiazza@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Develop/implement multi-year project involving a variety of timber harvest, road construction, forest restoration and enhancement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34831 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. Wrangell Island | |||||
| Zarembo Minerals Investigation 2013-2014 Plan of Operations CE |
- Minerals and Geology | In Progress 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/28/2013 |
Expected: 07/2013 | 08/2013 | David Rak 907-874-7566 drak@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Use of existing roads and marine facilities, minor surface excavation, exploration, and low yield blasting, temporary crew camp and storage, foot trails, drilling access, and core drilling. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41728 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Wrangell Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Wrangell-Petersburg. VCUs 456,457, 458, 459. Exploration over Zarembo Island, drilling within Sections 8, 9, 16, 17 of Township 63 South, Range 80 East, CRM | |||||
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| Tongass National Forest , Yakutat Ranger District | R10 - Alaska Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
| Cannon Beach Day-Use Area Improvements Project EA |
- Recreation management - Facility management |
Developing Proposal Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 04/2013 |
Expected: 08/2013 | 09/2013 | Lee Benson 907-784-3359 labenson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The shelter is rotting and will be replaced with a larger structure. Outdoor seating and tables will be placed between the shelter and pavilion. The barrels from the two cannons will be reattached. Site signage will be improved and updated. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37830 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. LEGAL - Forest Service; Semi-Remote Recreation The Cannon Beach Day-Use Area is adjacent the Gulf of Alaska along a 7 mile long sandy beach named after the two World War Two era cannons, still existing, that were set along the beach. | |||||
| Sea Otter Cabin Site Assessment EA |
- Facility management - Recreation management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Lee Benson 907-784-3359 labenson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Determine location to erect Sea Otter public use recreational log cabin. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37832 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Alternative sites on the Yakutat Ranger District include North End of Khantaak Island, Kriwoi Island, Eleanor Island, Cannon Beach, East side of the Dangerous River, or on the Ahrnklin River. | |||||
| Yakutat Access Travel Management Plan Revision CE |
- Recreation management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A | Lee Benson 907-784-3359 labenson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Revise Yakutat Ranger District Access Travel Management Plan (originally signed in May 2008). Consider additional roads and/or trails to be designated as open for public use Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37831 | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Yakutat Ranger District. STATE - Alaska. COUNTY - Yakutat. Yakutat Ranger District | |||||
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