Lower Lake Cle Elum Fuel Break Project
Establish linear fuel breaks around lower Lake Cle Elum to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfire, incorporating existing linear features.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
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 Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/14/2024 |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.3(11)
Special Authority:
2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Lead Management Unit:
Cle Elum Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Fuels Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels)
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Districts:
Cle Elum Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Kittitas
Legal Land Description:
Portions of T20N R14E, T21N R14E, and T22N R14E, W.M.
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Jason Seldal
803 W. 2nd Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-852-1034
jason.seldal@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/25/2025