Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2014 to 12/31/2014
Umatilla 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.
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.
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Blue Mountains Forest Plan
Revision
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/14/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 09/2015
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
Sabrina Stadler
541-523-1246
bluemtnplanrevision@fs
.fed.us
Description: Revision of Land Management Plans (Forest Plans) for the Malheur, Umatilla, & Wallowa-Whitman Forests.
Forest Plans provide stategic, program-level guidance for future management of forests and their natural
resources for the next 10-15 years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/BlueMountainForestPlanRevisionComments
Location:
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
UNIT - Malheur National Forest All Units, Wallowa Valley Ranger District, Eagle Cap Ranger District, La Grande
Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest All Units, Whitman Ranger District. STATE - Oregon, Washington.
COUNTY - Asotin, Columbia, Garfield, Walla Walla, Baker, Grant, Harney, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa,
Wheeler. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest-wide for Malheur, Umatilla, & Wallowa-Whitman (except for the
HCNRA).
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Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Granite Creek Watershed
Mining Plans
- Minerals and Geology
EIS
In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register
10/11/2011
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal
Register 12/2014
Expected:07/2015
07/2015
Sophia Millar
541-426-5540
smillar@fs.fed.us
Description: Analyze proposed mining plans of operations within the Granite Creek Watershed on the Umatilla and WallowWhitman NFs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w/projects/nepa_project.shtml?project=2209
Location:
Umatilla National Forest
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District, Whitman Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Baker,
Grant. LEGAL - T8-10S R34-36 E WM. Granite Creek Watershed.
Heppner Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ditch Creek Fence and Spring
- Grazing management
On Hold
N/A
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
Tim Collins
541-676-2114
tcollins@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace 6.5 miles of electric fence with 3-strand barbed wire fence along Mallory and Little Potamus and Gilbert
creeks. Develop 5 spring sites to provide water in the uplands for cattle and wildlife.
Location:
Ellis Commercial Thin
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant, Morrow. LEGAL - T5S, R28E, Sec
10,14, & 25. T8S, R26S Sec 22. T6S, R28E, Sec 12, 13, & 24. T6S, R29E, Sec 8, 9, & 17. South of Heppner
along Mallory, Little Potamus, and Gilbert creeks.
- Forest products
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Jonathan Day
(541) 676-2129
jday@fs.fed.us
Description: The Ellis Commercial Thin project proposes to reduce stocking levels by using a commercial timber sale. This
project consists of one thinning unit totaling approximately 70 acres in size located south of the 2105 road.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41350
Location:
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant, Wheeler. LEGAL - Township 6 S.,
Range 29 E., Section 3 Willamette Meridian. Heppner Ranger District - Approximately 36 miles southeast of
Heppner.
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Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Heppner Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Fitzgerald Water Transmission
- Grazing management
Completed
Actual: 08/14/2014
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Christine Helberg
541-427-5351
chelberg@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issuing this permit would allow the continued use and existence of a spring box development and
approximately 302 ft of pipeline at Death Peak Springs. This also includes a 10%u2019 wide right-of-way for
maintenance and access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45236
Location:
Herren Commercial Thin
Project Contact
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - T. 7., R. 26., Sec. 35 of the
Willamette Principle Meridian. Approximately ¬¬30 aerial miles south of Heppner, and consist of .06 acres. This
area is within the Heppner Ranger District (Umatilla National Forest),.
- Forest products
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/08/2014
Expected:09/2014
02/2015
Scott Schwartz
541-676-2116
swschwartz@fs.fed.us
Description: The Herren Thin project proposes to reduce stocking levels by using a commercial timber sale. This project
consists of one thinning unit totaling approximately 70 acres located along the 5326020 road.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41362
Location:
Hog Creek Fence Replacement
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Morrow. LEGAL - Township 4 S., Range 28 E.,
Sections 25 & 26. Heppner Ranger District - Approximately 17 miles southeast of Heppner.
- Grazing management
On Hold
N/A
CE
N/A
Tim Collins
541-676-2114
tcollins@fs.fed.us
Description: Replace an existing 1.75 miles of electric fence with a 3-strand barbed-wire fence.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Morrow. LEGAL - Township 6 South, Range 27
East, Sections 3, 10, and 11. One and a half miles east of the Tupper Work Center running west along Skookum
Creek.
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Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Decision
Heppner Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Kahler Dry Forest Restoration
EIS
Planning Status
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/29/2013
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 11/2014
Expected:02/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
John Evans
541-278-3869
johnhevans@fs.fed.us
Description: The Kahler Dry Forest Restoration project seeks to restore dry upland forest conditions throughout the Kahler
Creek watershed through a combination of thinning and prescribed burning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40712
Location:
Potamus Fuels Reduction
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant, Wheeler. LEGAL - T7S, R24E, Sec 13,
14; T7S, R24E, Sec 8-18, 20-24; T7S, R25E, Sec 4-10, 14-27, 34-36; T7S, R26E, Sec 31; T8S, R25E, Sec 1,
2, 11-14; T8S, R26E, Sec 5-30, 33-35. Kahler Creek watershed, Heppner Ranger District. Wheeler and Grant
Counties.
- Fuels management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Scott Wryn
541-676-2138
swryn@fs.fed.us
Description: Identify and reduce wildfire risk to public and private lands within the Potamus subwatersheds as identified in the
Morrow County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=29191
Location:
Rhea Commercial Thin
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant, Morrow. LEGAL - T5S R28E, T5S
R29E, T6S R28E, and T6S R29E. Within the Potamus WUI area as identified in the Morrow County Community
Wildfire Protection Plan.
- Forest products
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Megan Smith
541-676-2129
mhsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: The Rhea Thin project proposes to reduce stocking levels by using a commercial timber sale. This project consists
of two thinning units totaling approximately 70 acres located along the 2100050 road.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41366
Location:
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Morrow. LEGAL - Township 5 S., Range 28 E.,
Section 7. Umatilla National Forest, Heppner Ranger District. Approximately 16 miles southeast of the town of
Heppner, OR.
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Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Smith Commercial Thin
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
Heppner Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
Jonathan Day
541-676-2129
jday@fs.fed.us
Description: The Smith Commercial Thin project proposes to reduce stocking levels by using a commercial timber sale. This
project consists of one thinning unit totaling approximately 70 acres in size located north of the 5300750 road and
east of the 5300252 road.
Web Link: http://data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41377
Location:
Sunflower Hazard Tree
Removal
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Morrow. LEGAL - T 4 S, R 28 E, Section 25
and 26. Heppner Ranger District, approximately 25 miles from the town of Heppner, OR.
- Road management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/20/2014
Expected:10/2014
Actual: 09/10/2014
11/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Description: The project is needed to provide for health and safety of the public and employees/Transportation Infrastructure.
The perimeter roads and road 23 provide access to forest users, local residences and administrative access.
Location:
Young Water Transmission
Permit Renewal
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T7S, R27 E.
- Grazing management
Completed
Actual: 08/14/2014
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
Christine Helberg
541-427-5351
chelberg@fs.fed.us
Description: Re-issue the permit for a pipeline and spring development for livestock and domestic use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45235
Location:
Umatilla National Forest
Brian Spivey
541-676-2121
bspivey@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Heppner Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - T. 4S., R. 28E., Sec. 14 of
the Willamette Principle Meridian. Approximately ¬¬14 aerial miles southeast of Heppner, and consist of .02 acres
and is 589 ft long and 15 ft. wide. This area is north of Black Mountain and west of Arbucle Mountain on the edge
of Blake%u2019s Range.
North Fork John Day Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
North Fork John Day Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Bone Point Repeater Placement - Facility management
project
Completed
Actual: 08/14/2014
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
10/2014
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Christine Helberg
541-427-5351
chelberg@fs.fed.us
Description: The Bone Point Repeater Placement project would move the Forest Service radio repeater from the lookout
building to a ground level building designed specifically for housing and protecting the equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45231
Location:
Clear Creek Tailings Road
Realignment
Project Contact
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - Township 7 South,
Range 31 East, Sections 6, Willamette Meridian surveyed, Grant County, Oregon. Township 7 South, Range 31
East, Sections 6, Willamette Meridian surveyed, Grant County, Oregon.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Road management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
EA
Joy Archuleta
541-427-5364
jearchuleta@fs.fed.us
Description: Move dredge tailings and relocate about 3100 feet of Grant County Road 13. Survey and design in FY2010,
NEPA analysis & documentation FY 2011, implementation FY 2012/2013.
Location:
Columbia Power Special Use
Authorization for a New Term
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T9S, R35E, Sec
10, 14, 15. The project is located in Grant County, Oregon, in the Clear Creek Watershed on Grant County Road
13.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/15/2010
CE
Expected:04/2016
04/2016
Christine Helberg
541-427-5351
chelberg@fs.fed.us
Description: Use and maintenance of the existing utility corridor.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant, Umatilla. LEGAL - T2-5S
R32E, T5-8S R31-33E, and T4-5S R31-35E (Willamette Principal Meridian). Powerline corridors that cross FS
lands: (1)near Albee, (2) east of Ukiah near Hwy 244 and (3) near Dale along Hwy 395 and FS road 3980.
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Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
North Fork John Day Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Hidaway Mining EA
- Minerals and Geology
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 12/27/2011
Expected:10/2015
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
04/2016
Christine Helberg
541-427-5351
chelberg@fs.fed.us
Description: Expansion of current exploration pits to a maximum of 30 ft wide by 25 ft deep using hand tools & limited
mechanical equipment. Use of an existing closed road & shelter. Placement of an outhouse. Limited use of a
spring for hand-washing of rock.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=30735
Location:
Junkens and Beeman Creek
Culvert Project
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - T5S R33 1/2E
Sections 22, 23. Hidaway Creek drainage, Umatilla County, Oregon.
- Watershed management
Completed
Actual: 04/22/2014
07/2014
CE
Allison Johnson
541-427-5305
ajohnson04@fs.fed.us
Description: Removal/replacement of one culvert on the Beeman-Junkens Creek 3015 OHV trail (1007140 rd) and
removal/replacement of two culverts on the Forest Service (FS) road 1007000 and two culvert
removal/replacements on the FS road 1007100.
Location:
NFJD Aspen Restoration
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant, Umatilla. LEGAL - T8S,
R33E, Sec. 18, 19, 30 and T8S, R32E, Sec. 24, 25. Junkens Creek and Beeman Creek, in the Desolation
watershed.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:10/2015
06/2016
Diane Shirley
541-427-5315
dshirley@fs.fed.us
Description: Restoration projects to protect/enhance/restore declining stands of quaking aspen to improve wildlife habitat.
Includes buck & pole fencing, tree planting and girdling, felling or removal of conifers up to 21" DBH.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant, Morrow, Umatilla. LEGAL Entire North Fork John Day Ranger District; see project file for legal locations. District-wide, wherever aspen
stands occur.
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Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
North Fork John Day Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Ian Reid
541-552-2914
ireid@fs.fed.us
North Fork John Day Ranger
District Waid Street House
Conveyance
- Land ownership management
- Facility management
CE
Description: Selling of the Forest Service owned house located at 301 East Waid Street, Ukiah, Oregon. This proposed
conveyance is authorized under the Forest Service Facility Realignment and Enhancement Act of 2005
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41426
Location:
Oriental Loop OHV Trail
Construction
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/19/2013
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - Section 14,
Township 5 South, Range 31 East, Willamette Meridian Surveyed. 301 East Waid Street, Ukiah, OR, 97880.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
Janel Lacey
541-427-5394
jlacey@fs.fed.us
Description: Designate 9.6 miles of new OHV trail to provide additional access to the Winom-Frazier OHV Complex from the
Oriental Campground. Most of the route would occur on existing open and closed roads, with only 1-2 miles of
new construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35259
Location:
Paradise Trail Reroute
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant, Umatilla. LEGAL - Follows
existing open and closed roads beside Oriental Creek from Oriental Creek Campground on the N. Fork John Day
River to the Winom-Frazier OHV Trail system. T. 6 S. R. 33 E., sections 26, 27, 34, and 35; and T. 7 S., R. 33 E.,
sections 3 and 10.
- Recreation management
On Hold
CE
N/A
N/A
Janel Lacey
541-427-5394
jlacey@fs.fed.us
Description: Reroute the lower portion of the Paradise Trail to install grade-reducing switchbacks (3.4 miles), bringing the
grade from 40% to 10-15% for the entire trail. Decommission 1.1 miles of existing, steep trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=35258
Location:
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T 6 S., R. 34 E.
sections 2 and 3. The trail is located within the North Fork John Day Wilderness.
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Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
North Fork John Day Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Ruby Creek Snowmobile Trail
Grooming
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
Janel Lacey
541-427-5394
jlacey@fs.fed.us
Description: This is an existing, un-groomed snowmobile trail. In order to groom the trail, a bridge will be constructed over
Ruby Creek and trees less than six inches DBH along each side of the trail will be removed to a 14-foot width.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=33727
Location:
Ten Cent Community Wildfire
Protection Project
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - T9S R35E Secs
14, 15, 17 & 18. Approximately three miles southwest of the town of Granite, OR.
- Fuels management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 08/22/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 10/2014
Expected:09/2015
10/2015
Andrew Stinchfield
541-427-5397
astinchfield@fs.fed.us
Description: This fuels reduction project is located within the Granite Creek Watershed on the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman
National forests and is located in Grant County, Oregon.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45203
Location:
Tower Mountain Repeater
Permit Renewal
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Grant. LEGAL - The project area is
located in Grant County, Oregon, in the: Southeast corner of Township 8, South Range 34 East. This project is
located within the Granite Creek Watershed on the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman National forests.
- Facility management
Completed
CE
*NEW LISTING*
10/2014
Christine Helberg
541-427-5351
chelberg@fs.fed.us
Description: The previous permit has expired and we need to renew, revise, or deny the continuation of the current structure
and its use.
Location:
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
Actual: 08/14/2014
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - T. 6S., R. 34E.,
Sec. 12 of the Willamette Principle Meridian. 170702020303 (Big Creek) of the Camas Creek Watershed.
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Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Western Non-Commercial
Thinning (NTC) Project.
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Expected
Implementation
North Fork John Day Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/30/2014
Expected:06/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2015
CE
*NEW LISTING*
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Morrow, Umatilla. LEGAL - The
project area is approximately 4,761 acres and includes approximately 9 miles of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway
(Road 53). Proposed stands in the project area are located in Townships 4, 5 and 6. The project area is
approximately 4,761 acres and includes approximately 9 miles of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway (Road 53).
Proposed stands in the project area are located in Townships 4, 5 and 6.
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 09/2014
Expected:05/2015
EA
*NEW LISTING*
10/01/2014 08:52 am MT
06/2015
Chris Johnson
541-278-3704
cjohnson@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose is to provide a safe working environment for firefighters and to improve probability of success in
protecting life and property in the event of a wildfire within or threatening the values at risk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45207
Location:
Umatilla National Forest
Lea Baxter
541-427-5373
lbaxter@fs.fed.us
Description: This project includes thinning 4,761 acres for the purpose of promoting stand health, large tree development, safe
travel along the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway, and reducing fire intensity to minimize the chance of catastrophic
fire events.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45571
Location:
Willoughby Urban Interface
Protection Project
Project Contact
UNIT - North Fork John Day Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - The project area
is located in Township 5 South, Range 33 East, Sections 4, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, and 29, Willamette
Meridian surveyed, Umatilla County, Oregon. This project is located in the Bowman-Camas Creek and Hidaway
Creek watersheds on the Umatilla National Forest.
Pomeroy Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Pomeroy Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Asotin Creek Prescribed Fire
Project
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 03/14/2011
Expected:09/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
10/2015
Tara Hanger
509-843-4676
thanger@fs.fed.us
Description: Implement prescribed fire on approx. 7900 acres of FS land & 2400 acres of WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife land to
reduce fuels (ground, ladder, canopy biomass) and rehabilitate grass and shrubs to improve wildlife forage. Will
rescope in February 2012.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34631
Location:
Seven Sisters Spring
Development
UNIT - Pomeroy Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Asotin, Garfield. LEGAL - T9N,R4E,
Sections 14-16, 21-23, 24-28 and 35; T9N, R43E Sections 2-4, 9-10 and; T9N, R44E, Sections 16-17, 19-21
and 30. Forest Service and WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife land in Garfield and Asotin Counties, WA.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
William Dowdy
509-843-4687
wdowdy@fs.fed.us
Description: Fence off the spring area to exclude cattle. Water will be piped to a new trough approximately 100 feet away from
spring. Trough will be outside of fenced area on a gravel pad. Overflow water will be piped back inside fenced
area.
Location:
Wenaha Wild and Scenic River
Comprehensive River
Management Plan
UNIT - Pomeroy Ranger District. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Asotin. T7N., R43E, Section 1.
- Special area management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/14/2013
Est. 215 Comment Period Legal
Notice 08/2014
Expected:01/2015
02/2015
Larry Randall
775-884-8140
lrandall@fs.fed.us
Description: Develop a comprehensive river management plan for Wenaha River which is part of the Wild and Scenic River
System.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40801
Location:
Umatilla National Forest
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UNIT - Pomeroy Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Wallowa. Entire mainstem of the Wenaha River
approximately 22 miles.
Walla Walla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Walla Walla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Edwards Waterline Special Use
Permit Renewal
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/24/2014
Expected:11/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
12/2014
CE
Jeff Bloom
509-522-6277
jhbloom@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would issue a new special use permit for the operations and maintenance of the existing water line and
diversion for a term of 20-years, with the new permit expiring December 31, 2036.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44087
Location:
Langdon Lake Water
Cooperative Permit Renewal
UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - NE Corner of the NW
1/4, SW 1/4 of Sec 21, T6N, R38E, W.M. On China Creek in Mill Creek drainage. Size is 0.10 acres.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/24/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
CE
Jeff Bloom
(509) 522-6277
jhbloom@fs.fed.us
Description: The project would involve the issuance of a new 20-year special use permit for the use of the existing
improvements. There would be no ground disturbing activities associated with the implementation of this project,
other than routine maintenance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44055
Location:
Little Phillips Creek Culvert
Removal at Road 3734 and
Partial Road Decommissioning
UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - T.4N., R.38E., Section
32. Tollgate Quad, within the vicinity of Langdon Lake 1.10 acres.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
- Road management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 10/2014
EA
Expected:07/2015
08/2015
William Dowdy
509-843-4687 or 509522-6042
wdowdy@fs.fed.us
Description: Remove the culvert on Forest Road 3734 over Little Phillips Creek and fill and reshape the channel and flood plain
to create correct bankful and floodplain width and to mimic channel form up and downstream and to eliminate fishtrapping culvert pool.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44056
Location:
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UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - T2N, R38E S26, NE1/4, SE
1/16. Intersection of Forest Road 3734 with Little Phillips Creek, adjacent to highway 204 plus about ¾ mile of
3734 road from that point.
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Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Walla Walla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Jeff Bloom
509-522-6277
jhbloom@fs.fed.us
Oregon Department of
Transportation Storage Area
Permit Renewal
- Special use management
CE
Description: The proposed action would issue a special use permit to replace an expired one for a 20-year term for the
operations and maintenance of the existing improvements (storage areas).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44091
Location:
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/24/2014
Expected:11/2014
12/2014
UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - T2N, R38E, Sec 11, SE,
SE; T3N, R38E, Sec 26 SW 1/4; T3N, R38E, Sec 9, S 1/2, SE 1/4. Along Oregon 204 in upper Little Phillips Cr;
Andies Prairie Rock Pit; & Spout Springs Rock Pit. Size is 6 Acres.
Pinical Vegetation Management - Forest products
Project
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/01/2014
Expected:09/2014
10/2014
CE
Deanna Engelmann
509-522-6054
dlengelmann@fs.fed.us
Description: The Pinical Project proposes to reduce stocking levels by using a commercial timber sale. This project consists of
one thinning unit totaling approximately 70 in size located between the 6200, 6200-390 and 6200-391 roads.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44078
Location:
Snowmobile Trail Stabilization
UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - T4N; R40E; Section 9 and
10. The Unit is located between the 6200, 6200-390 and 6200-391 roads and is approx. 70 acres.
- Recreation management
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2014
Expected:02/2015
06/2015
Steve Anderson
509-522-6041
sranderson@fs.fed.us
Description: This project would isolate a spring and associated wet area with poor drainage from the snowmobile trail. This
would be accomplished by placing pit run aggregate and filter cloth in layers over the trail so it will be able to
freeze.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44094
Location:
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UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - T4N, R38E, S10, SW of
NE. At Summer homes adjacent to OR HWY 204.
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Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Walla Walla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Thomas Creek Restoration
Project
- Forest products
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 03/25/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 12/2014
Expected:07/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2015
Carrie Spradlin
509-522-6059
cspradlin@fs.fed.us
Description: Approximately 1,663 acres of mechanical treatments are proposed, along with 975 acres of small diameter hand
thinning. Mechanical treatments would have a restoration focus and both lumber and chip materials would be
produced.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43943
Location:
Tiger-Webb Fuels Reduction
Project
UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - Portions of T1N R37E sec.
1,2,12, T1N R38E sec. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, T2N R37E sec. 12,3,14,15,22,23,24,25,26 and 36, T2N
R38E sec. 5,7,8,9,16,17,18,19,20,21,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34 and 35. East of Highway 204 and south of Forest
Road 3100000, within the vicinity of Phillips Creek, Dry Creek and other associtaed drainages.
- Fuels management
Developing Proposal
Est. Notice of Initiation 10/2014
Expected:10/2015
04/2016
EA
*NEW LISTING*
Description: Project will be designed to increase effectiveness of fire suppression tactics, reduce risks firefighters, Mill Creek
Municipal Watershed and private lands. Commercial and pre-commercial thinning, and prescribed fire would be
used to achieve goals.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45376
Location:
Tollgate Fuels Reduction
Project
Holly Hutchinson
509-522-6009
hollyahutchinson@fs.fe
d.us
UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - Township 5 North,
Range 38 East, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11; and Township 6 North, Range 38 East, Sections 20, 21, 27, 28, 29,
30, 32, 33, 34, 35. The project area is approximately 9,550 acres in size and is within the Tiger and Webb Creek
drainages of the Middle Mill Creek and North Fork Walla Walla River subwatersheds, on Forest Road 65.
- Fuels management
Completed
EIS
Actual: 06/18/2014
07/2014
Holly Hutchinson
208-347-0325
hollyahutchinson@fs.fe
d.us
Description: The project seeks to conduct fuels reduction activities within the Tollgate Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28356
Location:
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UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Umatilla. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located
within Tollgate Wildland Urban Interface, established in Umatilla County CWPP.
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Umatilla National Forest
Project Name
Umatilla National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Walla Walla Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Verizon Cell Site Fence Project
- Special use management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/02/2014
Expected:11/2014
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
12/2014
Jeff Bloom
509-522-6277
jhbloom@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to install security chain link fence around a cellular tower and propane tank that provides fuel
for an auxiliary generator. A backhoe and jackhammer would be used to dig holes for the posts and a trench for
ground wire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44048
Location:
UNIT - Walla Walla Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Union. LEGAL - T.3N., R38E. Sec 15. NE
1/4. Spout Springs Communications Site, Size 0.1 acres.
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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
(202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA
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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