Categorical Exclusion · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area · updated 9/1/2026 · decision 12/2026 (Estimated)
Near Drano Lake in Skamania County, and within the Catherine and Major Creek watersheds in Klickitat County · Klickitat; Skamania, Washington
The purpose of this project is to improve forest health, ecosystem resilience, and wildlife habitat while also reducing the risk of impacts from wildfire to communities adjacent to NFS lands. Proposed management activities include small diameter thinning, select tree release, and pile burning.
Vegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
6/23/2026
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-47d-USFS |
Decision Memo · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit · updated 12/6/2024
Project activities will occur throughout the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in Oregon and Washington. · Hood River; Multnomah; Wasco; Clark; Klickitat; Skamania, Oregon; Washington
The proposed Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Sign Project proposes to replace existing signs and install new, thematic and interpretive signs throughout the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Recreation managementFacility managementRoad management
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
08/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3); 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Facility Improvements/Construction; Facility Maintenance; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Scenery Management |
| Decision Decided Date | 12/06/2024 |
| Forests | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area |
| Districts | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit · updated 12/4/2024
St. Cloud Day Use Area, Skamania County, Washington · Skamania, Washington
Replacement of the existing restroom and reduce deferred maintenance at the site. Along with the restroom replacement project will replace the existing kiosk, install a fee tube for collection of recreation use fees, and improve accessibility.
Recreation management
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2022 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management |
| Decision Decided Date | 12/04/2024 |
| Forests | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area |
| Districts | Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |