Environmental Impact Statement Developing Proposal

Spirit Lake Outflow Safety Improvement Project

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Skamania, Washington Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Project proposes to evaluate options to improve safety of the outflow at Spirit Lake located within the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. A draft Record of Decision and corresponding documents will be published on July 7, 2026 opening up Objections for the Project.

Location

Spirit Lake is located at the northern foothill of Mt. St. Helens in Southwest Washington about 55 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon.

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
9/30/2024
2
Finding/Decision Date
Regulations, directives, orders