Spirit Lake Outflow Safety Improvement Project
Project proposes to evaluate options to improve safety of the outflow at Spirit Lake within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. In-person public comment meeting, Cowlitz County Event Center in Longview, WA from 4-7pm on October 7, 2025.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Spirit Lake and surrounding areas within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 09/30/2024 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/02/2025 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2028 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Regulations, Directives, Orders
Project Activity:
Directive Creation/Modification; Facility Improvements/Construction
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Districts:
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
States:
Washington
Counties:
Skamania
Legal Land Description:
T9N R5E Section 10
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Kelsey Jolley
987 McClellan Road Vancouver
Vancouver, WA 98661
360-891-5021
kelsey.jolley@usda.gov
Last Updated: 8/5/2025