Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
Umpqua 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
01/2016
James Capurso
208-557-5780
jcapurso@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this order is to prevent the spread or introduction of aquatic invasive plant or animal species on all
Forests in R6. Public involvement is targeted for the Umatilla, Willamette, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, Gifford Pinchot,
and Colville NFs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47350
Location:
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, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
Forest Plan Amendments for
the Pacific Connector Gas
Pipeline
- Land management planning
EIS
*UPDATED*
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/14/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 10/2015
Expected:12/2015
12/2015
Wes Yamamoto
541-825-3100
wyamamoto@fs.fed.us
Description: The Forest Service is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) for the Umpqua,
Rogue River, and Winema National Forests for the proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline. DEIS at
http://tinyurl.com/kffcrjq
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=28132
Location:
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UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, Klamath Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon.
COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Umpqua NF, Rogue River NF, and Winema
NF.
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
- Road management
In Progress:
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Umpqua National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Umpqua National Forest Travel
Management Plan
Expected
Implementation
Expected:08/2015
EA
09/2015
Jane Beaulieu
541-957-3466
jbeaulieu@fs.fed.us
Description: The Umpqua National Forest is preparing a Travel Management Plan in accordance with the Final Travel
Management Rule, designating routes and areas for motorized use.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=25671
Location:
Umpqua National Forest
Cottage Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Calapooya Divide Integrated
Project
EA
*UPDATED*
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Cottage Grove Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project
Area is within the upper portion of the Sharps Creek Watershed.
Leslie Elliott
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:12/2015
05/2016
541-367-3961
- Vegetation management
ljelliott@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
Description: This project is designed to improve stand health and diversity, improve fire resiliency, provide forest products, and
maintain/restore meadow and aquatic habitats.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43155
Location:
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Leslie Elliott
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
541-767-5040
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 12/18/2014
ljelliott@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 01/2016
Description: This project is designed to improve stand health and diversity, improve fire resiliency, provide forest products and
maintain/restore meadow habitats.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45988
Location:
Quartz Integrated Project
UNIT - Umpqua National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Lane. LEGAL Forest-wide. Umpqua National Forest.
UNIT - Cottage Grove Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Lane. LEGAL - T22S, R1E,
Sec. 19, 30, 31, 32; T23S, R1E Sec. 5, 6, 7, 8,18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31; T23s, R1W, Sec. 1, 12, 13, 23, 24, 25, 26,
35; T24s, R1E, sect 6; and T24s, R1W, Sec. 1. Sharps Creek Watershed. Planning area is within the upper portion
of the Sharps Creek Watershed.
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Project Name
Umpqua National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Diamond Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Blackbird Fishing Derby 5-Year
SUP Issuance
- Recreation management
- Special use management
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
Janie Pardo
541-496-4178
jpardo@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of a five year recreation event special use permit to Blackbird Sports Team for the Blackbird Fishing
Derby on Diamond Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44492
Location:
D-Bug Hazard Reduction
Timber Sale Project
EIS
Jane Beaulieu
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 08/07/2015
09/2015
541-957-3466
- Vegetation management
04/22/2011
jbeaulieu@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
Description: This project proposes to manage bark beetle outbreaks and reduce hazardous fuels in areas of high human use
around Diamond and Lemolo Lakes. Both commercial and non-commercial treatments are being considered.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=22404
Location:
Loafer Timber Sale Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Expected:10/2015
Actual: 05/08/2013
10/2015
Jane Beaulieu
541-957-3466
jbeaulieu@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Willamette Meridian
portions of: T25S-R5E; T26S-R4E; T26S-R5E. Upper North Umpqua (HUC 5) watershed.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
09/02/2015
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
Jeff Bohler
541-498-2531
jbohler@fs.fed.us
Description: Wildlife habitat improvement project to restore shrublands, dry forests, and wetland habitats.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39514
Location:
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In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/28/2013
Description: This project proposes commercial thinning in over-stocked stands and pine-dominated stands, and prescribed fire
to promote shrubland wildlife habitat on approximately 1,450 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36365
EA
*UPDATED*
UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Portions of T26S,
R5E, T26S, R5.5E, T27S, R5E, T27S, R5.5 E, T28S, R5E, T28S, R5.5 E, T29S, R5.5E. The area from Lemolo
Lake south to the boundary with Crater Lake National Park.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
Location:
Lonely Oak
UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Diamond Lake.
UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South
slopes of Pig Iron Mountain.
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Project Name
Umpqua National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Diamond Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Wetland Planning
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
Jeff Bohler
541-498-2531
jbohler@fs.fed.us
Description: Creation of several small wetlands
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39585
Location:
Umpqua National Forest
UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Diamond Lake Ranger District - multiple locations.
North Umpqua Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Calf-Copeland Restoration
Project
EA
Jane Beaulieu
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:04/2018
07/2018
541-957-3466
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
jbeaulieu@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: This project would restore habitat for legacy trees including sugar pine, ponderosa pine and white oak; reduce
fragmentation of the landscape, and increase landscape resiliency to uncharacteristic fire, pest and pathogens.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46990
Location:
Fishing Guide SUP Renewals
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 26S
R 1E, 2E and 3E; T27S 1E, 2E and 3E.
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2014
Expected:12/2015
01/2016
Janie Pardo
970-328-6388
jpardo@fs.fed.us
Description: Issuance of 10 year special use permits to authorized fishing guides operating on the North Umpqua River within
the North Umpqua Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45372
Location:
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UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wild
and Scenic section of the North Umpqua River.
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Project Name
Umpqua National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
North Umpqua Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Hemlock Lake Chalcedony Site
Project
- Minerals and Geology
On Hold
N/A
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
N/A
CE
Aili Gusey
541-767-5011
agusey@fs.fed.us
Description: This project proposes to establish this rock hounding site as a community site under 36 CFR 228.64, requiring
mineral permits to be able to collect at the site, restricting the site to non-mechanized equipment, and installing a
bulletin board.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41103
*UPDATED*
Location:
Lemon Butte Integrated
Resource Restoration Project
Environmental Assessment
UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T27S, R1E section
29. Located off of Forest Sevice road 2759-680.
- Forest products
- Fuels management
EA
In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/21/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2015
Expected:03/2016
03/2016
Sally Christensen
541-496-3532
smchristensen@fs.fed.u
s
Description: The Lemon Butte Project proposes to thin approx. 1,100 acres and includes several restoration and mitigation
activities to promote the development and maintenance of late-successional forest conditions in existing evenaged stands within LSR.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44128
*UPDATED*
Location:
Willow Sump Invasive Plant
Project
UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Lane. LEGAL - T23S, 24S,
25S, R01E and R02E. Lemon Butte, west of Steamboat Creek and north of the North Umpqua River.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 08/10/2015
EA
08/2015
Bryan Benz
541-496-3532 ext. 267
bbenz@fs.fed.us
Description: The purpose of this project is to eradicate an invasive species (yellow floating heart) from the Willow Sump aquatic
habitat and to prevent the spread of this weed into other aquatic habitats.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40194
Location:
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UNIT - North Umpqua Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - The planning area is
situated within T27S, R1W, Section 2 and 3, Willamette Meridian, Douglas County, Oregon. The 2-acre Willow
Sump project area is located on the North Umpqua Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest (UNF),
approximately 24 road miles southeast of Glide, Oregon.
Tiller Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Umpqua National Forest
Project Name
Umpqua National Forest
Elk Creek Watershed
Restoration Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Tiller Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Calib Baldwin
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:05/2016
05/2016
541-825-3133
- Vegetation management
Scoping Start 01/12/2015
ctbaldwin@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 01/2016
- Watershed management
Description: Utilize thinning and prescribed fire to restore historic habitat structure, species mix, reduce fuel loading and
improve wildlife habitat. Watershed restoration projects include meadow, oak and aquatic habitats; road
improvements; and tree culturing.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46132
Location:
UNIT - Tiller Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - T 30S R 1W sec 35; T 31S R
1W sec 6-9, 15, 17-23, 25-31, and 33-36; T 31S R 2W sec 1-3, 7-13, 15, 17-23, 25-35; T 32S R 1W sec 1-7,
9, 11, 15, 17 and 19; T 32S R 2W sec 1-6, 8-17, 22-25. Forest Service lands within Elk Creek Watershed, South
Umpqua River.
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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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