Decision Memo Completed

Elk Bench Toilet Decommissioning

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Lewis, Washington Cowlitz Ranger District

Project proposes to remove and decommission the aging composting toilet on the Lakes Trail #211, as well as rehabilitation of the toilet site.

Location

Lakes Trail #211 near Coldwater Lake.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/05/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Elk Bench Toilet DecommissioningDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2025
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsCowlitz Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10N R4E Section 36
Recreation management