Decision Memo Completed

Boulder Cave White-Nose Syndrome Prevention Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Yakima, Washington Naches Ranger District

Installation of a barrier at the west entrance to Boulder Cave to guide visitors to the system trail. Stepping stones in Devil's Creek, trail boot cleaning stations, and educational kiosks would also be installed for the protection of bats.

Location

Boulder Cave, Trail 962, Devil's Creek

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/28/2018
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements
Boulder Cave White-Nose Syndrome Prevention ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/29/2019
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsNaches Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 17 North, Range 14 East, Section 16
Wildlife, fish, rare plants