Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Washington Eastside Forest Health and Resiliency

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Klickitat; Skamania, Washington Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

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.

Location

Near Drano Lake in Skamania County, and within the Catherine and Major Creek watersheds in Klickitat County

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
6/23/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-47d-USFS
Vegetation management (other than forest products)