Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2014 to 06/30/2014
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
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:06/2014
07/2014
Sommer Moore
909-382-2754
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of the project is to amend the SUP issued to Three Sisters Backcountry to authorize additional winter
Nordic recreation opportunities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43654
Location:
Deschutes National Forest
In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/14/2013
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Deschutes National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
Winter Yurt Special Use Permit
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes.
LEGAL - Trail: T17S R9E Sections 11-13,24, 25, 34-36; T18S R9E Section 3,4,9, 16, 17, 20, 21; Yurt: T17S,
R9E Sections 11, 34. Located on the Sisters and Bend-Fort Rock RD along the Metolius-Windigo Trail.
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Bend Municipal Watershed Fuel - Fuels management
Breaks
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/15/2013
Expected:06/2014
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2014
CE
Christy McDevitt
541-383-4714
cmcdevitt@fs.fed.us
Description: FS roads 4601370 and 4601 provide an opportunity to establish strategic fuel breaks to increase protection from
wildlfire to resources at risk including private homes in Skyliner's community, the watershed, and other nearby
private lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41351
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T17S, R9E, Sec.
11-14, 24-25, 33-36; T18S, R9E, Sec 4-5, 8; R8E, Sec. 31. 11 miles west of Bend, OR between the wilderness
and the Bend Municipal Watershed.
Cultus Lake Resort Special Use - Special use management
Permit
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/26/2013
CE
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Lisa Dilley
541-433-3269
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: Reissue a special use permit to Cultus Lake Resort to allow the permitte to continue to operate an existing resort
on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42418
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T20S, R7E,
Section 24. Located at Cultus Lake, 15 miels south of Bend Oregon.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Expiring Permit Re-issuance
Gas Transmission Northwest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 03/03/2014
Project Contact
04/2014
CE
Lisa Dilley
541-433-3269
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would re-issue existing expring permits for Gas Transmission Northwest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42555
Location:
Flat Vegetation Management
Project
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T20S,R11E,
sections 3, 21, 28. Located approximately 15 miles south of Bend, OR.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 12/16/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2014
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
David Frantz
541-383-4721
dfrantz@fs.fed.us
Description: 14k acres 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:
Junction Vegetation
Management Project
EA
Alicia Underhill
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
541-383-4012
- Vegetation management
Notice of Initiation 08/09/2010
aunderhill@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 06/2014
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
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 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.
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.
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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)
Lava Rock OHV System
EIS
- Recreation management
- Road management
Cancelled
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
Peter Sussmann
541-383-5594
prsussmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to create an OHV trail system, approx 109 miles of Class 3, and 45 miles of Class 2; close user created
trails in excess of those designated; close level 2 roads in excess of administrative and public access needs.
Location:
Newberry Geothermal Consent
to Lease Project
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Southeast of Bend, Oregon.
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
02/24/2014
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 05/2014
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
Barton Wills
541-383-5618
bwills@fs.fed.us
Description: The decision will either allow or deny BLM permission to lease National Forest System lands for geothermal
exploration and potential development. Forest is analyzing 11 new parcels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30232
Location:
Prescribed Fire Maintenance
Project
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Lake. LEGAL - T21S R12ESec. 9,20,31; T22S R12E Sec. 14,15; T22S R13E Sec. 2,9,10,17-19,30,31. The parcels surround the Newberry
National Volcano Monument east of LaPine, Oregon and south/southeast of Bend, Oregon.
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/19/2013
CE
*NEW LISTING*
09/2014
Sam Pearcy
541-383-4011
spearcy@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest proposes to prescribe underburn about 15,000 acres over 72 units. These areas were previously
underburned following thinning activities and are now in need of maintenance of the fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43516
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
Expected:08/2014
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Units occur across the Bend/Ft. Rock Ranger District.
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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)
Prescribed Fire in the
Wilderness
- Special area management
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 05/2014
Expected:10/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
10/2015
EA
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
Location:
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.
Recreation Special Use Permits - Special use management
Reissuances
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/14/2014
Expected:03/2014
04/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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, outfitter/guide services, and one resort on the Deschutes National Forest.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43855
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Across the Deschutes National Forest.
Red Butte Cinder Pit Expansion - Minerals and Geology
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/16/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 06/2014
Expected:10/2014
11/2014
Alicia Underhill
541-383-4012
aunderhill@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is for FS to respond to ODOTs request to expand the pit to utilize cinders to
accommodate their 10-year Mineral Materials Contract and provide a long-term source.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42639
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S, R11E,
Section 28. Located on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District in Deschutes County approximately 5 miles west of
Bend, Oregon off of the Cascade Lakes Scenic Highway (Forest Service Road 46).
Robin Vora
541-383-5766
rvora@fs.fed.us
Research Natural Area
Establishment - Headwaters of
the Cultus River
- Land management planning
EA
Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest
Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Headwaters of the Cultus River
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
On Hold
N/A
N/A
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Headwaters of the
Cultus River: about 250 acres in T.20S., R.8E. Central Cascades and Newberry.
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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)
Research Natural Area
Establishment - Katsuk Butte
- Land management planning
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
EA
Robin Vora
541-383-5766
rvora@fs.fed.us
Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest
Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Katsuk Butte
Location:
Research Natural Area
Establishment - Many Lakes
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Katsuk Butte:
about 950 acres in T.18S., R.8E. Central Cascades and Newberry.
- Land management planning
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/12/2009
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 08/2016
Expected:01/2017
03/2017
Robin Vora
541-383-5766
rvora@fs.fed.us
Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest
Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Many Lakes.
Location:
Research Natural Area
Establishment - Wechee Butte
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Many Lakes: about
700 acres in T.20S., R.7E. Central Cascades and Newberry.
- Land management planning
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Robin Vora
541-383-5766
rvora@fs.fed.us
Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest
Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Wechee Butte
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Wechee Butte:
about 360 acres in T.20S., R13E. Central Cascades and Newberry.
Beth Peer
Rocket Vegetation Management - Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
Project
541-383-4769
- Vegetation management
Objection Period Legal Notice
bpeer@fs.fed.us
(other
than
forest
products)
02/14/2014
EA
- Fuels management
Description: Commercial thinning, plantation thinning, deer habitat improvement, shrub mowing, and Rx fire on over 9,000
acres. The project area is primarily second-growth ponderosa pine, includes a portion of Newberry Nat. Volcanic
Monument, large lava flows.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38282
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Township 19
South, Range 11 East; T. 19 S., R. 12 E., T. 20 S., R. 11 E., T. 20 S., R. 12 E. Rocket project area lies about 4
miles south of Bend, Oregon city limits, bounded on south by FR 9720.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Ryan Ranch Wetland
Restoration Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
01/22/2014
Expected:03/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
03/2014
Peter Sussmann
541-383-5594
prsussmann@fs.fed.us
Description: Restore 0.3 miles of Deschutes riverbank including the natural hydrological function of an historic slough
floodplain. Native veg will be planted to stabilize riverbank. Relocation of 0.25 mi. Des. River Trail; add'l parking
and ADA facilities
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=27157
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T 19 S., R 11 E,
Sections 4 & 5. Southwest of Bend, Oregon along the Deschutes River.
Lisa Dilley
Special Use Permit Reissuance: - Special use management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
North Unit Irrigation District541-433-3269
Wickiup Dam Facility
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: Forest proposes to re-issue Special Use Permit to holder North Unit Irrigation District for maintaining facilities for
CE
the operation of Wickiup Dam, including a residence, dormitory, gargage, shop, weather station, water and
sanitation systems.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40124
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T. 22 S., R. 9 E.,
Section 7; Willamette Meridian. Facility is located at Wickiup Dam where the Deschutes River leaves Wickiup
Reservoir.
Special Use Permit Reissuance: - Special use management
ODFW Hosmer Lake Dam
Completed
CE
Actual: 03/03/2014
04/2014
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: Special use permit to be re-issued to Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife which authorizes the continued
maintenance of a rubble-masonry dam for the purpose of raising the water level of Hosmer Lake for enhancement
of fish habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39851
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T. 19 S., R. 8 E.,
Section 4. On east shore of Hosmer Lake, approximately 25 miles west of Bend, Oregon on the 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)
Special Use Permit Reissuance: - Special use management
ODFW Lava Lake Weir
Completed
Actual: 03/03/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
04/2014
CE
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Description: Special Use Permit to be re-issued to Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife which authorizes the continued
maintenance of a concrete weir for non-game fish control on Lava Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39849
Location:
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T. 19 S., R. 8 E.,
Section 22. Located on the creek below the outlet of Big Lava Lake.
Lisa Dilley
541-383-4025
lldilley@fs.fed.us
Special User Permit
Reissuance: ODFW Cow Camp
Cabin
- Special use management
CE
Description: Special use permit to be re-issued to Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife which authorizes the continued
maintenance of a cabin at north end of Craine Prairie Reservoir (Cow Camp), includingouthouses and
apprtenances for use as training and work center
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39850
Location:
Sugar Pine Butte Tower
Replacement
Completed
Actual: 03/03/2014
04/2014
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T. 20 S., R. 8 E.,
Section 28. Cabin is located just north of Crane Prairie Reservoir, in meadow called Cow Camp. Approx. 30 miles
southwest of Bend, OR.
- Special use management
Cancelled
CE
N/A
N/A
Richard Wesseler
541-383-4792
rwesseler@fs.fed.us
Description: Western Radio Services is planning to replace the existing communication tower on Sugar Pine Butte with a similar
tower in the same location. The existing concrete footing would be replaced with new concrete.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38183
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T20S, R11E,
section 34. Sugar Pine Butte, souteast of Sunriver and approximately 3 1/2 miles east of Highway 97.
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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
U of O Pine Mountain
Observatory SUP Fiber Optic
Line Install
- Special use management
CE
Description: Install and maintain a fiber optic line that would being at Pine Mountain Observatory paralleling FS road 2017500
to the Qwest Communications Facility at the Pine Moutain Communication Site. Line will be buried in previously
disturbed utility ditch.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43848
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Ursus Vegetation Management
Project
EA
Expected:04/2014
05/2014
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Township 20
South, Range 15 East, Section 33, W.M. Pine Mountain Observatory is located approximately 16 miles southeast
of Bend Oregon.
Christy McDevitt
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:03/2015
03/2015
503-854-4228
- Vegetation management
Notice of Initiation 12/02/2013
cmcdevitt@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 09/2014
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:
Welcome Station Trail
Connections
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/14/2014
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.
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
03/31/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Alicia Underhill
541-383-4012
aunderhill@fs.fed.us
Description: Provide additional paved non-motorized trails, designated single-track mountain bike trails, and a trailhead facility
on National Forest System lands between the City of Bend and the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway Welcome
Station.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41207
Location:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Township 18
South, Range 11 East, Sections 5, 14, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 28, 32 and 33. West of Bend, parallel to the Cascade
Lakes Scenic Byway from the Forest boundary to the Welcome Station, parallel to FSR 41 between Slough Day
Use and Highway 46, and areas within Phils trail system.
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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
- Special area management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/03/2014
Expected:08/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
08/2014
Timothy Foley
541-433-3216
tfoley@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of the projects is to allow permittees to maintain safe and accessible residences that comply with
State and Federal regulations, and to restore vegetation in certain areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44052
Location:
Crescent Creek Wild and
Scenic River plan
Decision
Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2014 Recreation Residence CE
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T23S, R6E, S7, 8, 9, 15,
and 26 and T24S, R6E, S14, 15, 16 &21;Willamette Meridian. Crescent Lake and Odell Lake, Klamath CO,
OR.
- Recreation management
On Hold
EA
N/A
N/A
Timothy Foley
541-433-3216
tfoley@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:
Marsh
EA
Timothy Foley
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:09/2014
09/2014
541-433-3216
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 04/26/2013
tfoley@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
(other than forest products)
Notice 05/2014
- 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:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24S, R07E, Sections 14,
15, and 21. Crescent Creek from Crescent Lake to Black Rock.
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.
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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)
Shelter Cove Resort
Improvement Project
- Special use management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
05/10/2010
Est. Objection Period Legal
Notice 04/2014
Expected:05/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2014
Robert Gentry
541-433-3205
rgentry@fs.fed.us
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:
Deschutes National Forest
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.
Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Indian Ford Creek Restoration
Project
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 02/13/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 04/2014
Expected:10/2014
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
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:
04/01/2014 04:45 am MT
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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Deschutes National Forest
Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Meadow Lakes Restoration and
Travel Access Project
EA
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Rod Bonacker
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:11/2014
06/2015
541-549-7729
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 06/10/2010
rbonacker@fs.fed.us
- Vegetation management
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
(other than forest products)
Notice 08/2014
- Watershed management
- Road management
Description: The project would restore recreation-related impacts to riparian vegetation, fish and wildlife habitat, water qaulity,
and the Santiam Wagon Road in the Meadow Lakes Basin area. The project would also provide for managed OHV
use in the area.
Location:
Melvin Butte Vegetation
Management Project
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Jefferson. LEGAL - T13S R08E
sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33; T14S R08E sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. The 8,000 acre proejct area is located west of
Sisters, Oregon along the east side of the Cascade Crest.
William Munro
- Forest products
Developing Proposal
Expected:11/2014
06/2015
541-549-7711
- Vegetation management
Est. Notice of Initiation 03/2014
wmunro@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
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:
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.
Sommer Moore
541-549-7706
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Renewal Of Existing Special
Use Permits: Road Access to a
Private Residence
- Special use management
CE
Description: The project would renew expired permits on the Sisters Ranger District. There is a need to make authorizations
current and ensure complaince with Forest Service regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40972
Location:
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Completed
Actual: 07/10/2013
05/2014
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T13S,R09E,SEC 16;
T15S,R10E, SEC 6; T12S,R09E, SEC 11; T15S, R10E, SEC. 28; and T11S, R10E, SEC. 3;. The proejct is located
on the Sisters Ranger district.
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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)
Renewal of Existing Special
Use Permits: Signs
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/10/2013
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
05/2014
CE
Sommer Moore
541-549-7706
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would reissue existing special use permits on the Sisters Ranger District. There is a need to make
authorizations current and ensure compliance with Forest Service regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40971
Location:
Renewal of an Existing Special
Use Permit: Bridge Access
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T15S, R09E, sec. 1,2, 11,
12 and T15S,R10E sec. 6 and 7. T13S,R09E, sec. 10. The permits are located on the Sisters Ranger district.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/10/2013
06/2014
CE
Sommer Moore
541-549-7706
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: This action is needed to renew an expired permit. There is a need to make authorizations current and ensure
complance with Forest Service regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40975
Location:
Renewal of an Existing Special
Use Permit: Dancing Tree Trust
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T13S, R09E, SEC. 10. The
project is located on the Sisters Ranger District.
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 07/10/2013
06/2014
CE
Sommer Moore
541-549-7706
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would renew an expired special use permit. This action is needed to make authorizations current and
ensure complaince with Forest Serice regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40976
Location:
Renewal of an Existing Special
Use Permit: Irrigation Pipelines
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T13S, R09E, SEC. 10. The
project is located on the Sisters Ranger District.
- Special use management
Completed
CE
Actual: 07/10/2013
05/2014
Sommer Moore
541-549-7706
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would renew an existing special use permit(s). This action is needed to make authorizations current
and ensure compliance with Forest Service regualtions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40980
Location:
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UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Jefferson. LEGAL - T13S, R09E,
SEC. 16; T15S, R10E, SEC. 26 and T13S, R09E, SEC. 10. The projects are located at various locations on the
Sisters Ranger District.
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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)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Sommer Moore
Renewal of an Existing Special - Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/19/2013
05/2014
Use Permit: Oregon Department
541-549-7706
of Transportation
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Description:
CE
The project would renew an expired special use permit. This action is needed to make authorizations current and
ensure compliance with Forest Service regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40974
Location:
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T15S, R10E, SEC. 5. The
project is located on the Sisters Ranger District.
Sommer Moore
541-549-7706
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Renewal of an Existing Special
Use Permit: Road Access to
Private Property
- Special use management
CE
Description: The project would renew expired special use permit(s). This action is needed to make authorizations current and
ensure complaince with Forest Service regualtions.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40973
Location:
Completed
Actual: 07/10/2013
06/2014
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson. LEGAL - T15S, R09E, SEC 1; T11S,
R11E, SEC 19; and T12S, R09E, SEC 33 &34. The proejct is located on the Sisters Ranger District.
Sommer Moore
541-549-7706
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Renewal of an Existing Special
Use Permit: Willows Ranch
Irrigation Water Ditch
- Special use management
CE
Description: The project would renew an existing special use permit. This action is needed to make authorizations current and
ensure compliance with Forest Service regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40979
Location:
Completed
Actual: 07/10/2013
06/2014
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T14S, R09E, SEC 13 and
T14S, R10E, SEC. 17, 18, 20 and 21. The proejct is located on the Sisters Ranger District.
Sommer Moore
541-549-7706
slmoore@fs.fed.us
Renewal of an Existing Special
Use Permit; Central Electric
Cooperative, Inc
- Special use management
CE
Description: The project would renew an experied permit. This action is needed to make authorizations current and ensure
complaince with Forest Service regulations.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40978
Location:
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Completed
Actual: 07/10/2013
03/2014
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Jefferson. The project is located at
various locations on the Sisters Ranger District.
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Project Name
Deschutes National Forest
Sisters Community Trails
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 05/03/2013
Expected:03/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2014
Michael Keown
541-549-7735
mkeown@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would build about 21 miles of paved non-motorized path, single track trail, equestrian trails and a
trailhead facility in the vicinity of Sisters, Oregon
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38724
Location:
Whychus Floodplain
Restoration Project
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T15S R10E, sec. 6, 16, 31,
32; T15S R09E sec. 1, 2, 12, 34, 35; T14S R10E 5, 30, 31; T14S R09E sec. 10, 11, 13, 14, 22, 24, 25, 29, 32, 33.
The project is located in the vicinity of Sisters, Oregon.
- Watershed management
EA
In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice
03/14/2014
Expected:05/2014
06/2014
Mike Riehle
541-549-7702
mriehle@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would address the loss of floodplain and flood channel connection to the creek that resulted from berm
construction following the 1964 flood.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=37968
Location:
UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T15S R09E sections 9, 16,
and 17. The proejct is located along Forest Road 16/Mainline Road south of Sisters, Oregon.
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status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited
bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at
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is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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