Improve the corridor that has been used as a snow cat road to access avalanche control points on Cowboy Ridge for the last 60 years. This includes some tree removal, vegetation control and excavation to create a bench along several steep side hills.
Location
The snow cat road begins near the Stevens Pass Ski area and travels through the Grace Lakes area to Cowboy Ridge.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/05/2021
2
Decision
04/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| WSDOT - Stevens Pass Avalanche Snow Road and RAC Towers | Decision Signed Date: 04/30/2021 |
| Forests | Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest |
| Districts | Skykomish Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |