This project incorporates Snowbowl Underburn and Snowbowl Fuel Reduction Projects. This proposal would reduce hazardous fuels around the community in order to increase fire suppression effectiveness while providing for firefighter safety.
Location
Swauk watershed, Liberty Mountain and Snowshoe Ridge
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/01/2003
2
Objection Period Start
05/12/2006
3
Decision
07/2006 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
12/2006 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Hfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface; Hfra Title I: Threatened And Endangered Species Habitat |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements |
| Liberty Wildland Urban-Interface Fuels Reduction Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/18/2006 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Cle Elum Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec. 18 &31,T21N, R 8E; Sections 5, 6, 36, T21N, R17E, Section 31, T21N, R18E, WM |