Environmental Impact Statement Completed

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Facility Improvements

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Juneau Ranger District

Constructing facility improvements within the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area to accommodate anticipated visitor growth.

Location

Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is located 12 miles from downtown Juneau, in Mendenhall Valley.

Project timeline

1
NOI in Federal Register
12/16/2020
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/04/2022
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
05/12/2023
4
Objection Period Start
05/13/2023
5
Decision
12/2023 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
12/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Trail Management; Special Area Management
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Facility ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 12/13/2023
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsJuneau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial area managementFacility management