Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
Siuslaw 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*
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/12/2015
Expected:11/2015
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.
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Siuslaw National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
EA
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:
Siuslaw Coastal Meadow
Restoration
01/2016
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Cancelled
*UPDATED*
N/A
N/A
Marty Stein
541-563-8417
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslaw@fs.fed.us
Description: Project would enable herbicide treatment methods for restoring native coastal meadow vegetation and enhancing
habitat for Oregon silverspot butterfly and other pollinators.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46412
Location:
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UNIT - Siuslaw National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Tillamook,
Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Locations throughout the Siuslaw National Forest.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Siuslaw National Forest Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (excluding Projects
occurring in more than one District)
2013 Special Use Authorization
Projects (Camp Cleawox
Amendment)
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
John Harper
541-271-6023 or 541271-6000
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Amend for two new kayak storage buildings at existing Girl Scout camp under an existing authorization.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42932
Location:
2013 Special Use Authorization
Projects (Conger Road)
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lane. LEGAL - T19S, R12W, Section 10, W.M., Lane County, Oregon. within existing authorized Camp Cleawox,
south of Florence, Oregon.
- Special use management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
Expected:10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
11/2015
John Harper
541-271-6023 or 541271-6000
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a new authorization for proposed road access to private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42934
Location:
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UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Douglas. LEGAL - T21S, R11W, Section 28, W.M., Douglas County, Oregon. From Forest Road 41 a short
distance accross section line onto private land in section 29.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Siuslaw National Forest Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (excluding Projects
occurring in more than one District)
Alsea Guard Station
CE
- Special use management
- Facility management
Completed
Actual: 09/09/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
10/2015
*NEW LISTING*
John Harper
541-271-6023 or 541271-6000
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue a permit for the operation and maintenance of the Alsea Guard Station facility as a recreation rental.
Location:
Archie Knowles
CE
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Benton. LEGAL - T14S, R8W, Section 2, Willamette Meridian, Benton County, Oregon. Highway 34 along Alsea
River.
- Recreation management
- Facility management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/12/2015
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
*NEW LISTING*
Angela Morris
541-271-6040
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Rehabilitation and operation of an existing campground
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47484
Location:
Riparian Restoration Project
EA
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R9S, Section 8, Willamette Meridian, Lane County. Highway 126, near Mapleton, Oregon.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/12/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2015
Expected:02/2016
08/2016
Christine Hirsch
541-750-7034
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslaw@fs.fed.us
Description: Thin about 22 acres within 6 stands of less than 80 year old Douglas-fir plantations to evaluate the effects of
thinning plantations in riparian areas, with a particular focus on wood recruitment to streams, coho salmon and its
habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47455
Location:
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UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R10W, Sections 5-7, Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon. North Fork Siuslaw
watershed basin on the Central Oregon coast, approximately 40 miles southwest of Corvallis.
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Project Name
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
1136 Spur Road Project
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 08/25/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
08/2015
EA
*UPDATED*
Debra Hobbs
503-392-5128
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us
Description: 1915 feet of road reconstruction and 750 feet of new construction to allow access to adjacent private timber land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44960
Location:
1136 and 8100-112 Road
Easement Exchange
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - T3S, R10W, S6. 1136 Road,
Sand Creek area.
- Land ownership management
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/18/2015
Expected:11/2015
11/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Susan Beall
541-750-7059
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us
Description: Reciprocal easements across Forest Service and private land to improve access and reduce road impacts.
Location:
2282 and 2210 Road Easement
CE
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - T3S, R10W, S6; T3S, R9W,
S11. Sand creek area, 1136 road, off Sand Lake/Cape Lookout Road and 8100-112 in East Beaver Creek area.
- Land management planning
- Land ownership management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
Susan Beall
541-750-7059
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us
Description: Convey a road easement totaling approximately 1.52 miles to the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde to
access tribal land adjacent to National Forest System lands (including 800-900 feet of new road construction).
Location:
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UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Yamhill. LEGAL - T5S, R9W, Sec. 12. Forest
Service Roads 2282, 2282-121, 2282-123, and 2210; Hebo Ranger District.
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Project Name
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Cascade Head Alder Tree
Removal
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:10/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
10/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Nancy Craft
503-392-5122
ncraft@fs.fed.us
Description: Project would authorize Oregon Dept. of Transportation to reduce safety hazard of falling trees and limbs, by falling
and removing red alder trees within 66 feet of the center of the highway. Trees leaning away from the highway
would not be treated.
Location:
Culvert Removal in an
Unnamed Salmon River
Tributary
Project Contact
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook. LEGAL - T6S, R10W, Section
19, Lincoln County; T6S, R10W, Sections 6, 7, 18; T6S, R11W, Section 1; T5S, R11W, Section 36, Tillamook
County. Along Highway US 101, from approximately MP 99 to 104. Three Rocks Road intersects with 101 at the
south end of the project; Neskowin Creek crosses the highway close to the north end.
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 07/23/2015
08/2015
CE
Adriana Morales
503-392-5135
adrianammorales@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Removal of a galvanized corrugated 2 feet wide x 12 feet long culvert from an unnamed creek that is a tributary of
Crowley Creek in a decommissioned FS road. This culvert is corroded and is scouring the creek banks at both
sides, up and down stream.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46406
Location:
Hebo 2015 Non-Key Road
Maintenance Tree Removal
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - T6S R11W S13. Crowley
Creek is a tributary of the Salmon River Estuary.
- Forest products
- Road management
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 08/28/2015
09/2015
Wayne Patterson
503-392-5136
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us
Description: Maintenance of non-key roads that access restoration projects, and provide access for fire control and general
forest management. Much of this maintenance would be accomplished by providing personal-use and commercial
firewood.
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Non-key roads located across the Hebo Ranger District.
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Project Name
Siuslaw National Forest
Hebo Lake Picnic Shelter
Improvement Project
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
Expected:11/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
11/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Debra Hobbs
760-788-0250x3327
dshobbs@fs.fed.us
Description: Up to 9 trees (10 inch dbh) will be removed from the campground and used to make improvements to the existing
picnic shelter.
Location:
Hebo Pre-commercial Thin
Project
Project Contact
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hebo Lake
Campground.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 07/29/2015
08/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Teresa Campbell
503-392-5124
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us
Description: Pre-commercial thinning and brush release of plantations (approximately 300 acres) in the Hebo Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47405
Location:
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hebo
Ranger District.
Rocky Bend & Castle Rock - Recreation management
Campground Decommissioning - Watershed management
- Facility management
EA
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/20/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2015
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
Joseph Cleveland
503-392-5118
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us
Description: The Hebo Ranger is proposing to decommission Rocky Bend and Castle Rock Campgrounds. All infrastructure will
be removed. Rocky Bend Campground is located on Upper Nestucca River Road, and Castle Rock is located on
Oregon Highway 22.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42651
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - 4S,7W Section 7 & 4S,
9W Section 32. Rocky Bend Campground is located on Blaine Road east of Beaver. Castle Rock Campground is
located on Highway 22 about 6 miles east of Hebo.
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Project Name
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Purpose
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T 6 and 7 S, R 10 and 11 W;
Willamette Meridian. Hebo Ranger District about 80 miles NW of Corvallis.
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected
Implementation
Lorena Wisehart
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
503-392-5119
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Scoping Start 02/25/2015
comments- Vegetation management
Est. Comment Period Public
pacificnorthwest(other than forest products)
Notice 02/2016
siuslaw- Watershed management
hebo@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: Project would thin young conifer plantations in the Drift (Siletz) watershed to promote development of latesuccessional forest habitat and improve fish habitat by adding large woody debris to streams.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44852
Location:
Special Use Authorization
Renewal 2015
Decision
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Schooner-Rock Restoration
Project
EA
Planning Status
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
Teresa Campbell
503-392-5124
tccampbell@fs.fed.us
Description: Renewal of existing special use authorizations. Uses include operation and maintenance of utility lines, use of a
trail and primitive campsites, use of roads to access private land, and a recreational event.
Location:
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Locations throughout the Hebo Ranger District.
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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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