Decision Memo Completed

White Salmon Power and Utility Upgrade

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

Mt. Baker Ski Area is proposing to construct a new generator and transformer building to power base area and chairlifts, and install utilities in trenches in current parking lot area.

Location

White Salmon/Raven Hut Base Area parking lot, in Mt. Baker Ski Area east of Bellingham, WA.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/02/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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; Special Use Authorizations
White Salmon Power and Utility UpgradeDecision Signed Date: 05/14/2025
ForestsMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
DistrictsMt Baker Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management