Establish linear fuel breaks around lower Lake Cle Elum to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire, incorporating existing linear features.
Location
North of I-90, approximately 7 miles northwest of the city of Cle Elum, along the east side of Cle Elum Lake and both side of Salmon la sac rd (SR903), along FSR 4303 and 4303-201.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/14/2024
2
Decision
05/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.3(11) |
| Special Authority | 2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels) |
| Lower Lake Cle Elum Fuel Break Project | Decision Signed Date: 05/05/2026 |
| Forests | Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest |
| Districts | Cle Elum Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Portions of T20N R14E, T21N R14E, and T22N R14E, W.M. |