Ape Cave Resource Protection
Project proposes to install gates on Ape Cave, listed as a Significant Cave per Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988, to protect the cave from resource impacts outside of normal operating hours or season, including White Nose Syndrome.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Ape Cave, Trail #239, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/13/2024 |
| Comment Period | 04/01/2024 |
| Decision | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Special Area Management; Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Species Habitat Improvements; Special Area Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Ape Cave Resource Protection
Decision Signed Date: 07/19/2024
Forests:
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Districts:
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
States:
Washington
Counties:
Skamania
Legal Land Description:
T 7 N, R 5 E, Section 12
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Trevor Ness
987 McClellan Road Vancouver
Vancouver, WA 98661
360-449-7814
trevor.ness@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/19/2024