Environmental Assessment · Olympic National Forest · updated 5/28/2026 · decision 6/2023 (Estimated)
The project area encompasses a set of forest stands in the northern part of the Olympic National Forest south of Sequim, WA in Clallam County. Legal Location of project: T. 28 N., R. 3 W., Sec. 3-6, 10, 14, 15, 23, and 24; T. 29 N., R. 3 W., Sec. 29- 33; T. 29 N., R. 4 W., Sec. 19-30, and 33; Willamette Meridian. · Clallam, Washington
Proposed Action proposes variable density thinning of forest stands in a manner that progresses towards development of late-successional forest wildlife habitat, while protecting existing habitat. Harvesting activities are estimated to be 36% ground-based harvest, 23% cable yardin
Vegetation management (other than forest products)Wildlife, fish, rare plants
NEPA Start Date
6/21/2022
Project documents
Decision Memo · Olympic National Forest All Units · updated 9/16/2025
Located 6 miles south of Forks, WA near the Bogachiel River trail on National Forest lands · Clallam, Washington
Project would remove derelict dam structure, conduct riparian thinning to support seasonal migration in and out of the pond by native anadromous fishes and encourage beaver recolonization.
Wildlife, fish, rare plants
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| Forests | Olympic National Forest |
| Districts | Pacific Ranger District / Quinault |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Olympic National Forest All Units · updated 9/16/2025
Mt Walker Trailhead off of Hwy 101 · Jefferson, Washington
As part of sustainable recreation strategy and resource protection the two single-seat vault toilet structures at the north trailhead of Mt Walker would be removed and rehabilitated.
Recreation managementFacility management
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Facility Maintenance |
| Forests | Olympic National Forest |
| Districts | Hood Canal Ranger District / Hoodsport |
| Legal Land Description | T27N, R2W, Section 34 |
Environmental Assessment · R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units · updated 12/12/2023
The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA. · Bonner; Boundary; Flathead; Glacier; Lincoln; Clallam; Ferry; Island; Jefferson; Okanogan; Pend Oreille; Skagit; Stevens; Whatcom, Idaho; Montana; Washington
The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management objectives and practices and desired conditions for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail on public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6.
Recreation managementSpecial area management
Comment Period
03/16/2023
Objection Period Start
07/13/2023
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Plan Creation/Revision; Trail Management; Special Area Management |
| Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan Decision Notice | Decision Signed Date: 11/13/2023 |
| Forests | Idaho Panhandle National Forest; Flathead National Forest; Kootenai National Forest; Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Olympic National Forest; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; Colville National Forest |
| Districts | Bonners Ferry Ranger District; Priest Lake Ranger District; Glacier View Ranger District; Rexford Ranger District; Fortine Ranger District; Three Rivers Ranger District; Mt Baker Ranger District; Olympic National Forest All Units; Methow Valley Ranger District; Republic Ranger District; Sullivan Lake Ranger District; Tonasket Ranger District; Three Rivers Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |
Decision Memo · Olympic National Forest All Units · updated 7/5/2023
Damage sites are located on Forest Roads 29, 2922, 2932, 30, and associated spur roads. Located NE of Forks, WA. · Clallam, Washington
Proposed treatment of multiple sites along FS Roads 29, 30, 2922, and 2932 damaged in storm events. Range of activities proposed: debris clearing, culvert replacement, fill removal, bank stabilization, temporary bridges to restore access.
Road management
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20); 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction |
| Forests | Olympic National Forest |
| Districts | Pacific Ranger District / Forks |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |