Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
Deschutes National Forest
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region)
Aquatic Invasive Species order
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
*NEW LISTING*
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
Expected:11/2015
01/2016
James Capurso
208-557-5780
jcapurso@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species on all
Forests in R6. Public involvement is targeted for the Umatilla, Willamette, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot,
and Colville NFs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47350
Location:
Deschutes National Forest
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/12/2015
UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin,
Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island,
Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San
Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman,
Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant,
Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow,
Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL
- Not Applicable. Order will apply to all Forests in Region 6, however targeted scoping is with the Umatilla, Gifford
Pinchot, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Willamette and Colville NFs public scoping lists.
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Drink Fuels Management
Project
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Beth Peer
- Vegetation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2016
06/2016
541-383-4769
(other than forest products)
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
bpeer@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: Treatments are aimed at establishing open sites for rapid access and aerial delivery of fire fighters and supplies as
well as safety zones and escape routes to reduce the potential for large fires. Project will evaluate meadow sites
and beetle kill.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45694
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T17S R19E Sec.
31,32,33,34,35,36; T17S R10E Sec. 31; T18S R9E Sec. 1,2,3,
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28; T18S R10E Sec. 5,6,7,8,17,18,19,20,30. The
Drink planning area is roughly bounded on the north by the 4061370 and 4601 roads, on the south the project
abuts Cascade Lakes Highway. To the west lies the Three Sisters Wilderness.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/26/2015
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Richard Wesseler
541-383-4722
rwesseler@fs.fed.us
Description: This project consists of four small projects on recreational residences at Elk Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47156
Location:
Flat Vegetation Management
Project
Decision
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Elk Lake Small Projects
Planning Status
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Township 18S,
Range 8E, Sec 32. Elk Lake.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
07/13/2015
Expected:01/2016
05/2016
Anne Trapanese
541-383-4028
atrapanese@fs.fed.us
Description: Thinning in ponderosa pine, overstory removal in lodgepole, precommercial thinning and fuel treatments to
maintain and restore forest health to increase stand productivity, reduce threat of large scale wildfire, and
contribute wood products
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43289
Location:
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Klamath, Lake. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Approximately 2 miles east of LaPine, Oregon and 30 miles south of Bend, Oregon.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Junction Vegetation
Management Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
EA
*UPDATED*
EA
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Beth Peer
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 06/30/2015
09/2016
541-383-4769
- Vegetation management
bpeer@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Commercial thinning, small tree thinning, salvage and overstory removal treatments on about 16,000 acres to help
improve forest health and resiliency, contribute forest products, and to reduce fuels. About 70% lodgepole pine,
30% ponderosa pine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=32816
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T19S, R9E,
Sections 25 and 36; T19S, R10E, Sections 28-33; T20S, R9E, Sec 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36; T20S, R10E Sec 4-11,
14-23, 27-33. North boundary is 4140 and 520 Roads; South boundary is just south of 42 Road; East boundary
follows 45-500 and 42; Boundary on west follows 4232 and 45-400.
Beth Peer
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2017
10/2020
541-383-4769
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
bpeer@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: Project includes about 7,000 acres of commercial harvest and fuels reduction for the purpose of restoring stand
structure and composition, resilience through increased vigor and fuels reduction. Ponderosa pine and mixed
conifer stand types.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47326
Location:
Lex Vegetation Management
Decision
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Location:
Kew Vegetation Management
Planning Status
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
West of Bend, Oregon and the Deschutes River, bordered on the north by the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/25/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2016
Expected:09/2016
11/2016
Anne Trapanese
541-383-4028
atrapanese@fs.fed.us
Description: Treat roughly 6,500 acres of lodgeopole and mixed conifer forests to restore historic species composition,
structure, and process. Treatments would include fuels reduction and prescribed burning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47203
Location:
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S R9E sections
25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36; T18S R10E sections 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34; T19S R9E sections 1, 2, 11, 12, 13; and
T19S R10E sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 18, and 19. The project lies roughly 10 miles west of the City of Bend
east of FS road 45 and south of Cascade Lakes Highway.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Meissner Nordic Trail Reroute
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 08/21/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Amy Tinderholt
541-383-4708
atinderholt@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would relocate the existing nordic trail with a new trail, 460 feet long, further away from the snopark in
order to avoid snowplow blast of snow, gravel and other impacts on the trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46747
Location:
Midstate Substation to State
Rec Transmission Line
Project Contact
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T 18S R 10E,
Section 28, SE 1/4. Meissner Snopark is located on FS4614 just off of the Cascade Lakes Highway 372 about 12
miles southwest of Bend, Oregon.
- Special use management
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: Midstate is proposing to install approximately 8 miles of overhead transmission line from the BPA Substation to the
State Rec Substation. The line will mostly parallel the BPA Transmission line on the east side.
Location:
Mountain Top PCT and
Research Project
CE
James Summers
- Vegetation management
Completed
Actual: 07/23/2015
10/2015
541-383-4778
(other than forest products)
jasummers@fs.fed.us
- Research and Development
Description: The project would non-commercially thin two treatment units totaling 68 acres and masticating the created fuels.
The project would provide research study sites for the Intermountain Forest Tree Nutrition Cooperative.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46752
Location:
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Township 21 South, Range 11East, Sections 8, 9, 16, 20, 29, &32; Township 22 South, Range 11East, Sections 5,
8, 27, 18 & 29 W.M.
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T 21s R 8E,
Sections 19, 20, 29, 30. The project tis located about 29 miles SW of Bend between Wickiup and Crane Prairie
Reservoirs.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Mrazek Trail Reroute (Post Two
Bulls)
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 07/23/2015
Project Contact
09/2015
CE
Amy Tinderholt
541-383-4708
atinderholt@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would reroute the Mrazk Mountain Bike trail utilizing about 400 feet of user created route and
obliterating about 300 feet of user created route.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46751
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
The Mzark Trail is located just west of the City Of Bend near Shevlin Park.
Richard Wesseler
541-383-4722
rwesseler@fs.fed.us
Mt. Bachelor Power Line
Special Use Permit Reissuance
- Special use management
CE
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to issue a new authorization to Mt. Bachelor LLC for an existing power line and
appurtenances.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46419
*UPDATED*
Location:
Mt. Bachelor Small Projects
CE
*UPDATED*
Completed
Actual: 09/08/2015
09/2015
Richard Wesseler
541-383-4722
rwesseler@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Township 18S,
Range 9E, Sec 20. Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort.
- Special area management
- Fuels management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Rod Bonacker
541-383-4761
rbonacker@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would use prescribed fire in and adjacent to the Three Sisters Wilderness area to modify vegetation
and fuels to reduce the threats to values at risk outside of Wilderness to allow fire to play a more natural role within
the Wilderness
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43473
Location:
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
09/2015
Description: Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort is proposing four small projects to improve trail conditions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47146
EA
*UPDATED*
Actual: 09/18/2015
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T. 18 S., R. 9-11
E. Power line parallels Cascade Lakes Highway between Bend and Mt. Bachelor.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Location:
Prescribed Fire in the
Wilderness
Completed
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Township 18S,
Range 8E. Three Sisters Wilderness between Todd Lake and Cascade Lakes Highway.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Qwest dba CenturyLink
Foundation Repair-Antelope
Communications Site
- Special use management
CE
Description: Qwest is proposing to repair and upgrade the existing tower foundation at their facility located at Antelope
Communications Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46905
Location:
Recreation Residence Cabin
Rebuild
Completed
Actual: 06/29/2015
09/2015
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes County, State of Oregon in NW1/4 Section 25, T. 20 S. R. 15 E., Willamette
Meridian at approximately Latitude 43° 48%u2019 40%u201D North, Longitude 120° 52%u2019 47%u201D West.
- Facility management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Richard Wesseler
541-383-4792
rwesseler@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove existing recreation residence cabin at Elk Lake and rebuild the foundation and cabin in the same location
and footprint. Special User Permit is for the use of the land for this private-owned improvement.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45733
Location:
Recreation Special Use Permit
Re-issuance 2015
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T. 18 S., R. 8 E.,
Section 29. Elk Lake, NW Corner, Tract J, Lot 10, located behind the Guard Station.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/01/2015
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Richard Wesseler
541-383-4722
rwesseler@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issuances of existing special use permits for recreation events and outfitter/guides. BMC Total Care road bike
race, Sunnyside Sports mountain bike race and Central Oregon Adventures snowmobile tours and rentals.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47142
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Various locations across the Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District.
Recreation Special Use Permits - Special use management
Reissuances 2014
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/08/2015
08/2015
Richard Wesseler
541-383-4722
rwesseler@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to reissue multiple expired Special Use permits issued for a variety of recreation
events, and outfitter/guide services, on the Deschutes National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43855
Location:
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Across the Deschutes National Forest.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Shield Insect and Disease
Project
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Anne Trapanese
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:02/2016
06/2016
541-383-4028
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
atrapanese@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The goal of this project is to reduce the spread of insects and disease in developed recreation sites in the
Newberry Caldera, and provide safe egress in the event of a fire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47385
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Caldera Zone.
Stearns Meter Station Upgrades - Special use management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2016
Expected:04/2016
05/2016
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: CNGC is proposing to expand the existing fenced site from 18'X26' to 56' X 56' and install additional facilities.
CNGC is also proposing to clear brush and trees 10' around the proposed fenced perimeter.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46806
Location:
Swampy Shelter Relocation
- Recreation management
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2015
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
Lauren DuRocher
509-852-1049
lmdurocher@fs.fed.us
Description: Swampy shelter is aging and in poor repair with steep and difficult access through the front door. The project would
reconstruct the shelter and relocate it the better serve the needs off the recreating public.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46748
Location:
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.
20 S., R 11 E., Section 3-located along the TransCanada Gas Pipeline.
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S R10E Sec
18. The project area is about 10 miles west of the City of Bend in the Inventoried Roadless Area. The shelter is
accessed by trail from Swampy Snopark.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
TDS Fiber Optic Line
Installation VZW
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/17/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes County, State of Oregon in NW ¼ Section 2, T. 20S. R. 10 E., Willamette
Meridian at approximately Latitude 43° 52%u2019 20%u201D North, Longitude 121° 30%u2019 19%u201D West.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 09/24/2015
10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Thomas Walker
541-383-4787
tawalker@fs.fed.us
Description: Along Deschutes River near Tetherow Boat Ramp and Benham Falls Day Use Area: User-created roads and trails
created by motor vehicles will be de-compacted through subsoiling; vegetation planted (upland shrubs and
grasses); plus streambank restored.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45683
Location:
Upper Deschutes River Fuels
Reduction HFRA
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: TDS is proposing to install a buried fiber optic line in a 2" conduit to connect the Verizon Wireless (VZW)Facility to
an existing fiber optic line at Spring River Communications Site. (Approximately 165' of line).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46802
Location:
Upper Deschutes Riparian
Restoration
Project Contact
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Between Tetherow Boat Ramp and LaPine State Park about 15 miles southwest of Bend, Oregon.
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/10/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 02/2016
Expected:04/2016
07/2016
Alexander Enna
541-383-4732
aenna@fs.fed.us
Description: Ladder fuel reduction, commercial thinning, shrub mowing, and prescribed burning totaling about 1200 acres,
within the wildland-urban interface of several small communities in the Upper Deschutes River area.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45297
Location:
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S R11E, T19S
R11E, T20S R9E, T20S R10E, T20S R11E, T21S R9E, T21S R10E, T21S R11E, T33S R9E, T22S R11E.
Various sections in these townships, call for map or full legal description. Southwest of Bend in the following
subdivisions: Ponderosa Pines Estates; Haner Park Access; UDRC WUI.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ursus Vegetation Management
Project
EA
*UPDATED*
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
about 11 miles west of Bend, Oregon. This project is part of the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project
landscape.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/21/2015
08/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/18/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 01/2016
Expected:05/2016
06/2016
Lauren DuRocher
509-852-1049
lmdurocher@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would alter the design of the Welcome Station paved path rerouting the trail to cross the Cascade
Lakes Highway with an undercrossing near the new trailhead location and continue
on the northwest side of the highway about 1 mile west.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47482
Location:
10/01/2015 04:24 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Sugar Pine Butte Communications Site, Bend-Ft. Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest, Deschutes
County,Oregon in NE ¼ of Section 24, T. 20 S. R. 11 E., Willamette M.
- Recreation management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: Vista Towers LLC, the awarded applicant of the October 2014 Prospectus, is proposing to replace the existing
Forest Service Owned Tower with a holder owned facility which includes one 100' tower, two communications
shelters, propane tank & generator.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47048
Location:
Welcome Station Paved Path
Undercrossing and Reroute
Project
Project Contact
Lauren DuRocher
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
05/2017
541-383-4721
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 12/02/2013
lmdurocher@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 11/2015
Description: About 4,000 acres of lodgepole pine and mixed conifer forest treated with salvage harvest, regeneration harvest,
and fuels reduction. Located between a large expanse of Roadless & Wilderness to west and privately-held
forest to the east.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43245
Location:
Vista Towers Communications
Facility at Sugar Pine Butte
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S, R11E,
Sections 14, 15. West of Bend, Oregon paralleling the Cascade Lake Highway (Hwy 46). The trail connects the
Bend Park and Recreation District Haul Road trail to the new Welcome Station Visitor Center.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2015 Recreation Residence
Projects-Odell Lake
- Special area management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/29/2015
Expected:09/2016
Actual: 07/20/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
Meria Page
541-433-3230
mpage01@fs.fed.us
Description: Odell Lake recreation residents submitted applications for various repairs and alterations to their privately owned
structures to ensure safety, accessibility and compliance with regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47046
Location:
2015 Recreation Residences
Projects- Crescent Lake
Project Contact
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various
recreation residences around Odell Lake. T23S, R06E, Sections 7, 9, 15, 18, Willamette Meridian.
- Special area management
Completed
Actual: 07/20/2015
07/2015
CE
Meria Page
541-433-3230
mpage01@fs.fed.us
Description: Crescent Lake recreation residents submitted applications for various repairs and alterations to their privately
owned structures to ensure safety, accessibility and compliance with regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47038
Location:
Crescent Creek Wild and
Scenic River Management Plan
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. In the
recreation Residences tract around Crescent Lake. T 24S, R06E, Sections 14, 15, 16, and 21, Willamette
Meridian.
- Special area management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
EA
*NEW LISTING*
09/2016
Michelle King
541-433-3216
mdking02@fs.fed.us
Description: In 1988, the US Congress designated Crescent Creek as a Wild and Scenic River (WSR). This is the proposed
management plan associated with that designation. Plan will outline Outstanding Remarkable Values and how to
maintain them into the future.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47575
Location:
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Expected:09/2016
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. WSR
designation begins approximately at the Crescent Lake Dam and continues for ten river miles until approximately
the Crescent Lake Campground.
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Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Crescent Creek Wild and
Scenic River plan
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Cancelled
N/A
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
Michelle King
541-433-3200 x 3216
mdking02@fs.fed.us
Description: Resource assessment has been completed. Preparation of management plan and environmental assessment for
protection of outstandingly remarkable values on Crescent Creek. Will involve a Forest Plan Amendment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25205
Location:
Crescent Lake Shoreline
Erosion
Project Contact
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24S, R07E, Sections 14,
15, and 21. Crescent Creek from Crescent Lake to Black Rock.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/02/2014
Expected:10/2015
10/2015
CE
Kyle Wright
541-433-3262
kylewright@fs.fed.us
Description: Design of erosion control structure for use along the recreation residence tract at Crescent Lake to reduce the
recreation and natural resource impacts of large fluctuations (20 feet)in water level.
Location:
Marsh
EA
*UPDATED*
Joseph Bowles
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
541-433-3209
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
jkbowles@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: Ecosystem Services based-project designed to maintain and enhance a set of values unique to the planning area,
including hunting and recreation opportunities, wildlife and botanical resources, water quality, and scenic views.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40231
Location:
Odell Lake Hazardous Fuels
Reduction Project
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24S, R6E, S14, 15, 16 &
21; Willamette Meridian. Crescent Lake Recreation Residence Tract Shoreline.
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24,25,26S R6,6.5,7E.
Southwest portion of the Crescent Ranger District, including both upland and Marsh areas of the watershed.
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/21/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
12/2015
Michelle King
541-433-3216
mdking02@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove fuels around Odell Lake including thinning, pruning, removal of ground fules and chipping material in
proximity to recreational residences.
Location:
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Expected:11/2015
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Odell Lake.
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Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Michelle King
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:02/2017
05/2017
541-433-3216
- Forest products
NOI in Federal Register
mdking02@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
05/12/2015
(other than forest products)
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
- Fuels management
Register 05/2016
Description: To continue to provide values and services in the Ringo project area, the Forest Service proposes to reduce tree
density and surface fuels in order to restore and maintain a resilient, fire-adapted ecosystem.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46900
Ringo
EIS
Location:
Shelter Cove Resort
Improvement Project
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 30,000
acres south of Wickiup Reservoir, encompassing Ringo Butte and Odell Butte, and directly west of the Forest
Service boundary with private land.
- Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
EA
*UPDATED*
Description: Shelter Cove Resort requested an amendment to their FS Special Uses permit to authorize construction and year
round operation of additional facilities (restaurant/lounge, a second lodge building, and a new septic system) within
their permit area.
Location:
Shelter Cove Resort Permit
Renewal
Robert Gentry
541-433-3205
rgentry@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Township 23S, Range 6E,
Section 17, Willamette Meridian. Crescent Ranger District, southwest side of Odell Lake off Forest Service Road
5810530.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/01/2015
07/2015
Michelle King
541-433-3216
mdking02@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service plans to issue a new 30 year permit for the potential new owners of Shelter Cove Resort.
Permit issuance includes no changes or additions to the existing permit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46590
Location:
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UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Township 23S, Range 6 E,
Section 17, 18, Willamette Meridian. Shelter Cove Resort is located along the western bank of northern Odell
Lake. The Resort can be accessed off of OR Highway 58.
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Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Shelter Cove Resort and Marina - Special use management
Permit Renewal
Cancelled
N/A
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
Bridge 99 Fire Reforestation
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T23S,
R06E, Sections 17 and 18 Willamette Meridian. On the west end of Odell Lake on the Crescent Ranger District.
Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
- Special use management
Michael Keown
541-549-7735
mkeown@fs.fed.us
Completed
Actual: 05/21/2015
09/2015
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: Central Electric Cooperative Inc. is proposing to install 6 vaults and 1.3 miles of buried distribution powerline to
replace an existing deteriorating line along SW Suttle Sherman Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46961
Location:
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04/2016
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project
area is located about 15 miles north of the city of Sisters, Oregon.
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:12/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Description: The district would plant native conifer species by hand on about 800 acres in areas that burned at high severity
during the 2014 Bridge 99 Fire.
Location:
CEC Suttle-Sherman Line
Replacement Project
Katherine Smith
541-416-6405
ksmith02@fs.fed.us
Description: Renew Special Use Permit for Shelter Cove Resort. Renewal is for new owners and length of permit will be 30
years. No new or additional activities or improvements are permitted under this renewal.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46805
Location:
Deschutes National Forest
Project Contact
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
proposed location of this project is in T. 13 S., R.8 E., Section 24 and T. 13 S., R 9 E., Section 19 W.M, along the
Suttle-Sherman Road.
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Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Century Link Wagon Wheel
Road Fiber Installation
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 08/05/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
11/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T15S;
R10E; section 5. W.M.
- Recreation management
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Expected:11/2015
06/2016
EA
*UPDATED*
Amy Racki
541-549-7730
aracki@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would relocate the Chush Falls trailhead to protect Wilderness and Wild and Scenic river values.About
1 mile of road would be decommissioned and about 1.4 miles of road would be closed.About 2.3 miles of road
would be converted to trails.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44419
Location:
Indian Ford Creek Restoration
Project
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would install about 3,000 ft. of 2" conduit adjacent to the existing buried cables within Wagon Wheel
Road.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46530
Location:
Chush Falls Trailhead
Relocation
Project Contact
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.16S;
R09E; sections 15, 16,20, 21,28 and 29. The trailhead is located just outside the Three Sisters Wilderness.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Completed
EA
Actual: 07/10/2015
10/2015
Nate Dachtler
541-549-7725
ndachtler@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would restore fish passage to Indian Ford Creek by addressing the last remaining artificial barriers. It
will improve habitat conditions by reducing dispersed camping impacts, thinning conifers and restoring hydrologic
function.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43733
Location:
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UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T14S, R09E, Sections 11,
13, 14, 15 and T14S, R10E, Sections 16, 17, and 21. Lower Indian Ford Creek subwatershed and extends from
Glaze Meadow to the east end of the Indian Ford Grazing Allotment.
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Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Melvin Butte Vegetation
Management Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Decision
Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project
area is about 10 air miles south of Sisters, Oregon. T16S, R09E and T17S, R09E.
- Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 07/21/2015
09/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T16S;
R09E; sections 2, 3, 10, and 11. The project is near Forest Road 1514 and the Metolious Windigo trail junction.
- Special area management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 08/05/2015
10/2015
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would replace deteriorating fiber optic line with a 72 count fiber optic line inside of a 2" conduit. Seven
vaults would be installed about every 1,500 feet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46531
Location:
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Amy Racki
541-549-7730
aracki@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would reroute about 1,000 feet of trail to ensure visitor safety and address resource concerns. The
2012 Pole Creek fire created a boggy section of trail which is unsafe for visitor travel.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46560
Location:
Tollgate Fiber Optic Line
Replacement
Project Contact
William Munro
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:02/2016
04/2016
541-549-7711
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 03/26/2014
wmunro@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 11/2015
Description: Maintain and restore resiliency and forest health in stands that provide habitat for interior wildlife species and
present a potential risk of large scale wildfires in the Melvin Butte area. The project would generate about 5 MMBF
of timber.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44107
Location:
Metolius Windigo Trail
Reconstruction
Planning Status
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project
is located along Forest Road 600 and the Tollgate road. T15S; R09E; sections 5 and 25 and T15S;R10E; sections
31 and 32. W.M.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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