Spirit Lake Outflow Safety Improvement Project #305289

Commenting on This Project

The Project proposes to evaluate options to improve safety of the outflow at Spirit Lake located within the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. A draft Record of Decision and corresponding documents will be published on July 7, 2026 opening up Objections for the Project.

The Forest Service values public participation. Communications from the public regarding this project, including commenters' names and contact information, will become part of the public record. Comments, including anonymous comments, will be accepted at any time. However, comments posted after the close of a designated comment period may not be able to be given full consideration.

Comment Periods

Open Comment Periods: 2

There are multiple opportunities to comment on this project. Please be sure to select the correct link for the specific aspect of this project you want to comment on. Click on the link below to open the comment form for that comment period.

LinkStart Date(sorted ascending)End DateType
Project Specific 07/08/2026 (Wed)08/21/2026 (Fri)Objection
Programmatic 07/08/2026 (Wed)09/08/2026 (Tue)Objection

Questions?

If you have a question about this project, please send it to:

Kelsey Jolley. Spirit Lake NEPA Coordinator

Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units
987 McClellan Road , Vancouver, WA, 98661
SM.FS.SpiritLake@usda.gov