Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
07/01/2014 to 09/30/2014
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)
Christine Pyle
Aquatic Invasive Species order - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2014
05/2014
to prevent the spread or
503-808-2691
Est. Scoping Start 05/2014
introduction of aquatic invasive
cdpyle@fs.fed.us
species
Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species.
CE
Public involvement is targeted for the Umatilla, Willamette, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot, and Colville
NFs.
*NEW LISTING*
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44360
Location:
UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Asotin, Clark,
Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, King, Klickitat, Lewis, Pend Oreille, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish,
Stevens, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Baker, Clackamas, Douglas, Grant, Jefferson, Lane, Linn, Marion, Morrow,
Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler. 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 tribal and
public scoping lists.
Siuslaw National Forest Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area (excluding Projects
occurring in more than one District)
10C Designated Routes Project
EIS
- Land management planning
- Recreation management
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
10/26/2012
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 08/2014
Expected:10/2014
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Angela Morris
541-271-6040
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
11/2014
Description: Designating motorized vehicle routes in the 10C Management Area of the Oregon Dunes NRA.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34220
Location:
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UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Coos, Douglas, Lane. LEGAL - T22S, R13W, Sec 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36; T23S, R13W, Sec 23, 26, 34; T24S,
R13W, Sec 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, 27, 29, 33,34; T19S, R12W, Sec 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 17, 16, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, 33.
National Forest System lands in the Central Coast Ranger District-Oregon Dunes NRA.
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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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
Expected:07/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
08/2014
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:09/2014
CE
10/2014
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)
2013 Special Use Authorization
Projects (reissue 18
authorizations)
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2013
Expected:08/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2014
CE
John Harper
541-271-6023 or 541271-6000
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue 18 authorizations to replace existing and/or expired authorizations for: power and water transmission lines,
military, roads, and livestock areas.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=42931
Location:
2014 Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail
Authorization
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Benton, Coos, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Various locations within the Central Coast
Ranger District--Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
- Recreation management
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/30/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:07/2014
07/2014
John Harper
541-271-6023 or 541271-6000
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue an authorization for non-motorized trail over approximately 5.4 miles of National Forest System lands,
between Corvallis and Harlan, using existing road and trail segments and .23 mile segment of new trail
construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44539
Location:
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UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Benton, Lane, Lincoln. LEGAL - T12S, R7W, Sections 10,11,12 and 16, Willamette Meridian, Benton County,
Oregon and T21S, R8W, Section 11 Willamette Meridian, Lincoln County, Oregon. National Forest System lands
between Corvallis and Harlan.
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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)
2014 Lakeside Fiber Optic
Authorization
- Land ownership management
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 06/02/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2014
CE
John Harper
541-271-6023 or 541271-6000
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Issue new authorization for placing fiber optic cable on existing utility poles servicing City of Lakeside.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44177
Location:
Alsea River Boat Ramp Project
CE
Justin Fenton
09/2014
- Recreation management
Developing Proposal
Expected:08/2014
541-563-8423
- Watershed management
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
jfenton@fs.fed.us
- Facility management
Description: The project proposes to repair three boat ramps located at Blackberry Campground, Ermie Walters, and Rivers
Edge. This project would temporarily close access to the Alsea River at these locations while the work is being
completed.
Location:
Archie Knowles Campground
Decommissioning
EA
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Coos. LEGAL - T23S, R13W, Section 13, W.M., Coos County, Oregon. National Forest System lands within
existing powerline corridor beginning along Wildwood Drive heading north then crossing country east to private
lands servicing City of Lakeside.
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lincoln. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The location can be found at the following township, range and sections.
Blackberry Campground: T14S R9W S7; Ermie Walters: T14S R10W S13; and Riveredge: T14S R9W S5.
- Recreation management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Facility management
Cancelled
N/A
N/A
Angela Morris
541-271-6040
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Proposal to decommision Archie Knowles Campground including removal of existing infrasturcute and restoration
activities for Coho habitat in Knowles Creek.
Location:
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UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lane. LEGAL - Township 18 South, Range 9 West, Section 8; Willamette Meriidian, Lane County, Oregon. Archie
Knowles Campground, Lane County, Oregon.
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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)
Millwright Beaver Landscape
Management Project
EA
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Jack Sleeper
10/2014
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:09/2014
541-563-8424
- Forest products
Objection Period Legal Notice
comments- Vegetation management
06/27/2014
pacificnorthwest(other than forest products)
siuslaw- Watershed management
centralcoast@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: This project includes actions that would thin young, dense conifer stands less than 80 years old; enhance fish and
wildlife habitats; repair, store, or decommission roads; and treat invasive plants.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40473
Location:
Shotpouch and Sugarbowl
County Road Rehabilitation
Project
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lincoln. LEGAL - Multiple sections in Township 12 South, Ranges 10 and 11 West; and Township 13 South,
Range 11 West; Willamette Meridian; Lincoln County, OR. The project area encompases the Beaver Creek
watershed, and portions of the Mill Creek, Wright Creek, and Drift Creek watersheds.
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 06/12/2014
CE
07/2014
Michael Brouwer
541-962-8536
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawcentralcoast@fs.fed.us
Description: Objectives of the project include minimizing potential adverse impacts to water quality and fish habitat by reducing
the risk of road or culvert fill failures; discouraging motorized vehicle traffic; and increasing trail opportunities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44047
Location:
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UNIT - Central Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY Lincoln. LEGAL - T.12S., R.8W., Sections 11 and 14. The Shotpouch road (County road 548) project segment
would include the portion on National Forest System (NFS) lands from T12S R8W section line between sections
11 & 14.
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Name
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Purpose
*NEW LISTING*
Decision
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Cape Thin and 1136 and 8100112 Road Easement Exchange
CE
Planning Status
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Chad Atwood
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
530-934-1257
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
catwood@fs.fed.us
- Land ownership management
- Road management
Description: Proposed thinning in conifer plantation to accelerate late successional forest development, less than 1/2 mile low
standard road construction, and reciprocal easements across Forest Service and private land to improve access
and reduce road impacts.
Location:
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - T3S, R10W, S6. Sand creek
area, 1136 and 8100-112 roads, off Sand Lake/Cape Lookout Road.
Rondall Hudson
Cascade Head Scenic Research - Recreation management
Completed
Actual: 04/15/2014
07/2014
Area View Point and
503-392-5126
- Special area management
Interpretive Site Project
comments- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
pacificnorthwest- Watershed management
EA
siuslaw- Land ownership management
hebo@fs.fed.us
- Facility management
Description: The Siuslaw National Forest proposes to construct an interpretative day use facility within the boundaries of
Cascade Head Scenic-Research Area (CHSRA). Development would include a vault toilet, parking and a short
trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43151
Location:
East Beaver LWD Project
CE
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - R10W, T6S Section 25.
Adjacent to Hwy 101 and Fraser Road north of Lincoln City.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/01/2012
Expected:08/2014
10/2014
David Skelton
503-392-5113
commentspacificnorthwestsiuslawhebo@fs.fed.us
Description: The Hebo Ranger District proposes to provide ~ 180 trees ranging from a DBH of 24-32 inches from mature
stands on National Forest System Lands to the Bureau of Land Management )BLM). These will be placed into East
Beaver Creek for aquatic restoration
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40103
Location:
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UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook. LEGAL - T 3S, R 10W sections 15, 23,
24, 26, 27, 33 and 34. Trees are primarily located along FS roads 1004, 1004-112, 1004-113, and 1106.
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Project Name
Siuslaw National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Hebo 2014 Non-Key Road
Maintenance Tree Removal
- Forest products
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/23/2014
Expected:07/2014
Project Contact
08/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44394
Location:
Hebo Ranger District Meadow
Maintenance and Restoration
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - Portions of
Township 3 South, Ranges 8, 9, and 10 West; T.4S., Rs.7, 8, 9, & 10W.; T.5S., Rs.9 & 10W.; T.6S.,
Rs.9 & 10W.; T.7S., R.10W.; and T.8S., R.10W. The non-key roads are located across the Hebo Ranger
District. A full list can be found in the scoping letter.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 07/2014
Expected:08/2014
08/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Michelle Dragoo
503-392-5127
mdragoo@fs.fed.us
Description: Maintain and restore existing and historic meadow habitat (up to 250 acres yearly)
Location:
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln, Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Hebo Ranger District.
Rocky Bend & Castle Rock - Recreation management
Campground Decommissioning - Watershed management
- Facility management
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 09/20/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 08/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
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:
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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
Decision
Hebo Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Schooner-Rock Restoration
Project
EA
*NEW LISTING*
South Nestucca Restoration
Project
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Lorena Wisehart
- Land management planning
Developing Proposal
Expected:05/2015
06/2015
503-392-5119
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Est. Notice of Initiation 07/2014
lorenamwisehart@fs.fed
- Vegetation management
.us
(other than forest products)
- Road management
Description: This project includes actions that would thin young, dense conifer stands less than 80 years old in the Siletz
watershed to promote development of late-successional forest habitat.
Location:
EA
Planning Status
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lincoln. LEGAL - T 7 S, R 10 W. Hebo Ranger
District about 80 miles NW of Corvallis.
Wayne Patterson
- Land management planning
In Progress:
Expected:12/2014
02/2015
503-392-5136
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Notice of Initiation 08/08/2012
comments- Forest products
Est. Comment Period Public
pacificnorthwest- Vegetation management
Notice 08/2014
siuslaw(other than forest products)
hebo@fs.fed.us
- Road management
Description: Thinning previously burned and planted or clear-cut and planted stands using commercial or noncommercial
methods. About 1,015 acres of 28-50 year old plantations and 1,311 acres of 76-100 year old plantations of offsite genetic stock.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39933
Location:
UNIT - Hebo Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Tillamook, Yamhill. LEGAL - (T 3S, R 9, 10 W)
(T4S, R 8, 9, 10 W) T5S, R 8,9,10 W). Hebo Ranger District about 80 miles NW of Corvallis.
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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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