Decision Memo Completed

Removal of Unauthorized Road at Baker Lake

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Whatcom, Washington Mt Baker Ranger District

Remove 700 feet of an unauthorized road from Baker lake that is below full pool and scarify, revegetate, and place downed wood on access road. Heavy equipment would be used to excavate and remove soil, scarify, and place downed wood.

Location

This project is located on the east end of Baker Lake in Whatcom County, WA, approximately 16 miles north northeast of the town of Concrete, WA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/27/2015
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Removal of Unauthorized Road at Baker LakeDecision Signed Date: 04/14/2016
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsMt Baker Ranger District
Legal Land Descriptiont38N; R9E; Sec. 36 NE 1/4 WM
Wildlife, fish, rare plants