Decision Memo Completed

Cloud Cap Weather Station

Mt. Hood National Forest Hood River, Oregon Hood River Ranger District

Install & maintain solar powered weather station in Ghost Ridge area, near Cloud Cap Road. Station requires: weather proof building, precipitation gage, antenna tower, snow pillow, solar panels, air temp/pressure sensors, wind gage, and fencing.

Location

Ghost Ridge area, near Cloud Cap Road (Forest Service Road 3512)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/04/2009
2
Decision
07/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
Cloud Cap RAWS ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/28/2011
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsHood River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT2S, R9E, Section 10
Special use managementLand ownership management