Environmental Assessment Developing Proposal

Lower North Shore Landscape Restoration

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Chelan; Okanogan, Washington Chelan Ranger District

The Forest Service proposes to mimic natural disturbance on the landscape using prescribed fire to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfires, increase health and resilience of vegetation and improve wildlife habitat on 30,167 acres of the Chelan Ranger District.

Location

Chelan planning area, eastern Washington, including three sub-watersheds around Lake Chelan and the communities of Chelan and Manson

Project timeline

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NEPA Start Date
6/26/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date
Fuels managementVegetation management (other than forest products)