Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
04/01/2015 to 06/30/2015
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)
James Capurso
Aquatic Invasive Species order - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:04/2015
05/2015
to prevent the spread or
208-557-5780
Scoping Start 05/05/2014
introduction of aquatic invasive
jcapurso@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)
Forest Plan Amendments for
the Pacific Connector Gas
Pipeline
- Land management planning
EIS
In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/14/2014
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal
Register 06/2015
Expected:08/2015
10/2015
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:
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.
Umpqua National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Project Name
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
- Land management planning
Completed
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Umpqua National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
Forest Plan Amendment for
Unique and Mosaic Habitats
Expected
Implementation
Actual: 01/26/2015
01/2015
CE
Jane Beaulieu
541-957-3466
jbeaulieu@fs.fed.us
Description: This amendment proposes to address the need to update a portion of the 1990 Umpqua National Forest's Land
and Resource Management Plan in order to maintain and restore these natural open areas that benefit biodiversity
by providing important habitat.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=39842
Location:
Umpqua National Forest Travel
Management Plan
UNIT - Umpqua National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Lane. LEGAL - Not
Applicable. Umpqua National Forest.
- Road management
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
12/16/2014
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
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
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Leslie Elliott
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:01/2016
06/2016
541-767-5040
- Vegetation management
Notice of Initiation 12/18/2014
ljelliott@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 10/2015
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:
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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 - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project
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
Cottage Grove Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Cottage Grove Deception Fire
Planting
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 02/18/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
03/2015
CE
Leslie Elliott
541-767-5040
ljelliott@fs.fed.us
Description: Two 18-20 plantations had most trees killed in the fire suppression activities on the District from the 2014
Deception Fire. Proposal is to replant those areas to provide a native mix of conifers to re-establish forest cover
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46191
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
UNIT - Cottage Grove Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T21s, R1e, sections 20
and 29. Layng Creek subwatershed of the Row River Watershed, approximately 24 east of Cottage Grove, OR.
Leslie Elliott
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
541-367-3961
- Vegetation management
Comment Period Public Notice
ljelliott@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
08/27/2014
- 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
Quartz Integrated Project
EA
Location:
Umpqua National Forest
Project Contact
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.
Diamond Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Blackbird Fishing Derby 5-Year
SUP Issuance
- Recreation management
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2015
CE
Expected:04/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
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:
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UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable.
Diamond Lake.
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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)
Lonely Oak
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
EA
In Progress:
Notice of Initiation 09/15/2010
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2015
Expected:09/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
11/2015
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:
Wetland Planning
UNIT - Diamond Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South
slopes of Pig Iron Mountain.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
CE
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 05/2015
Expected:11/2015
05/2016
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)
Fishing Guide SUP Renewals
- Recreation management
CE
In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/15/2014
Expected:05/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2015
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/28/2013
Expected:06/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2015
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
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:
Notice of Initiation 01/21/2014
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 05/2015
Expected:10/2015
11/2015
Sally Christensen
541-496-3532
smchristensen@fs.fed.u
s
Description: A combination of commercial thinning and fuels reduction projects, approximately 1,700 acres and 6,500 acres
respectively, to promote late seral habitat and increase landscape resiliency to large-scale disturbances.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44128
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)
EA
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
03/26/2015
Expected:06/2015
07/2015
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:
Umpqua National Forest
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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
*NEW LISTING*
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:09/2015
10/2015
541-825-3133
- Vegetation management
Notice of Initiation 01/12/2015
ctbaldwin@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Est. Comment Period Public
- Fuels management
Notice 04/2015
- 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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