Decision Memo Completed

McKinley Lake Cabin Decommission and Construction

Chugach National Forest Valdez-Cordova, Alaska Chugach National Forest All Units

Decommission the aging and difficult to access McKinley Lake Cabin. Build a new cabin on the McKinley Lake Trail approximately one mile closer to the trailhead. The new site is more easily accessed by boat and float plane.

Location

New cabin is proposed for construction on McKinley Lake approximately 1 mile closer to the existing trailhead.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/07/2023
2
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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
McKinley Lake Cabin Decommission and ConstructionDecision Signed Date: 12/18/2023
ForestsChugach National Forest
DistrictsCordova Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management