Gifford Pinchot
National Forest
Forest Headquarters
10600 N.E. 51st Circle
Vancouver, WA 98682
(360) 891-5000
TTY: (360) 891-5003
Cowlitz Valley
Ranger District
10024 US Hwy 12
PO Box 670
Randle, WA 98377
(360) 497-1100
TTY: (360) 497-1101
Mt. Adams
Ranger District
2455 Hwy 141
Trout Lake, WA 98650
(509) 395-3400
TTY: (360) 891-5003
Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic
Monument
Monument Headquarters
42218 N.E. Yale Bridge Rd.
Amboy, WA 98601
(360) 449-7800
TTY: (360) 891-5003
Johnston Ridge Observatory
24000 Spirit Lake Highway
P.O. Box 326
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-2140
Mount St. Helens
Visitor Center
at Silver Lake
3029 Spirit Lake Highway
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(Operated by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission)
TTY: Phone for the Deaf
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Welcome
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Photo: Mt. Adams from
Takhlakh Lake, by John Craig |
Forest News
Other Forest News
- Winter Storm
May Limit Forest Access. As a strong wet storm makes
landfall in the Pacific Northwest visitors to the Forest need
to use caution and expect to encounter slides, water over roadways,
and downed trees on Forest roads. The National Weather Service
has issued a Flood Watch for Southwest Washington and other areas
in Oregon and Washington. Visitors to the Gifford Pinchot National
Forest should check conditions before driving on Forest roads
over the coming days. (January 07, 2009)
- Public Encouraged to Submit
Applications for 2009 and 2010 Forest Project Funding. Beginning
January 9, 2009 the public is encouraged to propose projects designed
to improve Gifford Pinchot National Forest lands and the rural
economies of local counties. The submitted projects will
be considered for 2009 and 2010 project year funding. Project
funding was made available through Title II funds under the reauthorized
Secure Rural School and Community Self-Determination Act (Public
Law 110-343. Completed project applications must be received
by February 9, 2009. Project application forms will be available
at the Forest's
website. (December 31, 2008)
- Web Site
Offers a Virtual Flight over Mount St. Helens. New video clips
recently added to the Mount St. Helens web site now allow visitors
to take a virtual
flight over the National Volcanic Monument. These images were
provided courtesy of Immersive Media of Portland, Oregon which
shot the video under a special use permit this past spring. (December
12, 2008)
- Some
Forest Roads Still Open Until Closed by Snow. With no
snow forecast for the Cascades during the coming week, and little
to no snow accumulation on most Forest roads, winter road closures
that are normally established near Sno-Parks will be delayed until
they are closed by snowfall. Roads which normally close December
1 for Wildlife Winter Range are now closed. (December 05, 2008)
Getting Involved in
Your National Forest
- Recreation Facilities Analysis
- Many of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest’s developed
recreation sites were built 30-50 years ago and are in need of
significant investment in basic maintenance or improvements. The
Recreation Facility Analysis process involves several steps: gathering
inventory and financial data; identifying the forest recreation
niche; evaluating each developed recreation site against established
national criteria (including conformance with the forest niche,
financial efficiency, and environmental and community sustainability);
and ranking the recreation sites according to those criteria.
Using this analysis tool, the Forest is drafting a proposed program
of work for the next five years.
- Payments
to Counties (RAC): The Secure Rural Schools and Community
Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-393) provides an
alternative to the former 25% formula which gives counties funds
based on Forest Service receipts from logging, grazing, recreation,
and other activities on national public lands.
- Regional
Invasive Plant Environmental Impact Statement: The
purpose of our project is to enhance the ability of Forests in
the Pacific Northwest Region to protect native ecosystems from
invasive, non-native plants. This action will build on the Region’s
existing program by developing Forest Plan standards that allow
for more effective prevention and timely management of invasive
plants.
- National Forest
Foundation - The National Forest Foundation brings
people together to protect our National Forests and Grasslands.
As the nonprofit partner of the U.S. Forest Service, engaging
America in community-based and national programs that promote
the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System.
Helping the U.S. Forest Service fulfill its mission to "care for
the land and serve people," the foundation works in close collaboration
with local people and communities.
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