Decision Memo Completed

Cooper Ridge Fuel Break Project

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan, Washington Chelan Ranger District

Fuel reduction along roads and historic fuel breaks to reduce risk of wildfire.

Location

within Chelan and Okanogan counties, approximately 38 miles north of Wenatchee and 5 miles west of Highway 97 (T29N, R21E, S1-25; T29N, R22E, S5-9, 15-16, 20-22, 27-30, 33-35; T28N, R22E, S2, 5-6, 8

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/05/2023
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3(11)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other; 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Cooper Ridge Fuel Break ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/24/2024
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsChelan Ranger District
Legal Land Description(T29N, R21E, S1-25; T29N, R22E, S5-9, 15-16, 20-22, 27-30, 33-35; T28N, R22E, S2, 5-6, 8, 11-13
Fuels management