Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2016 to 03/31/2016 Willamette 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 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: Willamette National Forest 2014 Lands Permits Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management CE *UPDATED* Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 Expected:04/2016 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 04/2016 Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us Description: Renew three lands special use permits, Bureau of Reclamation Weather station, City of Idanha Water system, and Breitenbush Hot Springs Mobile radio Service new term of 10 years. This is an administrative action no ground disturbance will take place. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44631 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT 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. UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Bureau of Reclamation Weather Station T.10S., R6E, SECTION 3 City of Idanha Waterline - T.10S., R6E. SECTION 22 Breitenbush Hot Spring Mobile Radio Service - T.9S., R7E. SECTION 16. Page 1 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest 2014 Recreation Permits Project Purpose - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 Expected:04/2016 Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 04/2016 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 Expected:03/2016 07/2016 UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Upper Blowout Creek T 11 S, R 06 E, Sections 5, 6, 7 & 8: Blowout & Divide Creeks restoration reaches, Lower Divide Creek Rock Pit T 11 S, R 05 E, Section 31; and T 11 S, R 06 E, Section 6: Roads 10 & 1011 roadside large wood sources . - Special use management In Progress: Scoping Start 04/04/2011 CE *UPDATED* Expected:04/2016 04/2016 Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us Description: Fence to be installed around water building on Breitenbush Rd. Install emergency drainline from water storage tank. Reissue special use permit. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=34398 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT Jamie Sheahan Alonso (503) 854-4217 jsheahanalonso@fs.fed. us Description: This restoration project would improve habitat for rainbow and cutthroat trout and increase sediment storage along 1.0 miles of central Blowout Creek and 0.7 miles of lower Divide Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47095 Location: City of Detroit Water System Update Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kanes Marina T.10S., R6E, SECTION 2 Detroit Marina - T.10S., R6E. SECTION 1 Chemeketans Club - T.10S., R7E. SECTION 27 . CE *UPDATED* Project Contact Description: Renew three recreation special use permits Detroit Lake Marina, Kanes Marina, and Chemeketans Club to a new term of 10 years. This is an administrative action no ground disturbance will take place. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44630 Location: Blowout-Divide Creeks Log Placement Decision Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) CE *UPDATED* Planning Status UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T10S, R5E, sec 1; T9S, R5E, sec 36. Breitenbush Rd. and City of Detroit. Page 2 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Project Purpose *UPDATED* - Recreation management EIS *UPDATED* Completed Actual: 09/14/2015 04/2016 Brandon Haraughty 503-854-4222 bharaughty@fs.fed.us UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T9S R8E Secs. 28, 29, Breitenbush Watershed. Lynise Medley - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2018 03/2019 503-854-4228 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Est. NOI in Federal Register lmedley@fs.fed.us - Forest products 02/2016 - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management Description: Formerly Hwy 46 North. Treatments will occur in the Breitenbush Watershed, including commercial thinning, early seral creation, riparian reserve treatment, viewshed enhancements, meadow restoration, hazardous fuels treatments, PCT and pruning. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47109 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Description: Construction of new trail route including brush work, log cutting, tree removal and tread surface construction. Location: Hwy 46 Project Contact UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.10S. R.7E. Sec. 09. CE *UPDATED* Expected Implementation Bradford Peterson - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2016 04/2016 503-854-3894 - Heritage resource Scoping Start 01/12/2015 bcpeterson@fs.fed.us management - Road management Description: Installation of a road closure device, such as a gate, at the 2233-635 road. Installation of educational signage at two locations in the vicinity. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45884 Location: Humbug Flats Trail #3336 Reroute Decision Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) FS Rd 2233-635/Outerson Mtn Traffic Control CE Planning Status UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Breitenbush Watershed, Marion County, Oregon.T 9 S, R 6 E, sections 1, 11 %u2013 15, 21 %u2013 28, 35 and 36, T 9 S, R 7 E, sections 3 %u2013 22 and 30, T 9 S, R 8 E, section 7. Page 3 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest McCoy Motorized Rec. Area Improvements 2014-2015 Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Recreation management On Hold N/A Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region N/A CE Bradford Peterson 503-854-3894 bcpeterson@fs.fed.us Description: This project will include the installation of a covered picnic shelter at the lower staging area, and the expansion of the upper staging area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41139 Location: Minto Pass Trail #3437 Reroutes UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. Multiple locations within the McCoy Motorized Recreation Area. - Recreation management In Progress: Scoping Start 08/07/2015 Expected:05/2016 07/2016 CE *UPDATED* Brandon Haraughty 503-854-4222 bharaughty@fs.fed.us Description: Sections of trail route are unsustainable. Excessive erosion on overly steep trail grades in burned area soil is causing heavy damage to the trail route. Rerouting these trail sections will create stable tread surface and reduce erosion issues. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T12S R8E Secs. 1,2, 12, 18. Lynise Medley 503-854-4228 lmedley@fs.fed.us Whitewater Creek Hydro Core Drill Phase 2 Geo Resource Study - Minerals and Geology CE Description: Whitewater Green Energy is proposing to perform core drills with a backpack drill for geotechnical studies associated with their FERC licensing process in the Whitewater and Russell Creek drainages. *NEW LISTING* Location: Willamette National Forest 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT In Progress: Scoping Start 11/03/2015 Expected:01/2016 01/2016 UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Whitewater and Russell Creek drainages. T10S, R7E, SECTIONS 22 THRU 24 AND T10S R8E SECTION 19, 20. McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Page 4 of 18 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Benson and Obsidian Trail Reroutes Project Purpose Planning Status Decision McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Recreation management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 Expected:04/2016 Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2016 CE *UPDATED* Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would reroute approximately 2.2 miles of the Obsidian Trail (FS Trail 3528) and one mile of the Benson Lake Trail (FS Trail 3502). Reroutes would reduce erosion and maintenance. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46849 Location: Blue River Upper Compound Administrative Site Disposal Project Contact UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Trails are located to east and west of Highway 242 near McKenzie Pass. The Benson Trail is located in the Mount Washington Wilderness and the Obsidian Trail is located in the Three Sisters Wilderness. - Facility management In Progress: Scoping Start 05/14/2014 Expected:12/2015 01/2016 CE Susan Beall 541-750-7059 sebeall@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would authorize sale of a USFS site which consists of six structures, a paved road, gravel driveways and roads, paved and graveled parking and loading areas, a gravel stockpile, and timber/vegetation areas. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38416 Location: Cingular-Mt. Hagan Tower Upgrades & Generator/Propane Tank Installation CE - Special use management - Facility management On Hold N/A N/A Shari Monson 541-225-6424 smonson@fs.fed.us Description: Complete updates needed to upgrade to LTE capacity of existing Cingular/AT&T tower at Mt. Hagen, including the removal of 2 existing antennas, placement of 4 new antennas, and installation of a generator and propane tank. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43946 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 21; T16S, R4E; W.M. Lane County. Forest road 2620-130. UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 16S., R.3E. Mt. Hagan, McKenzie River District of the Willamette National Forest. Page 5 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Deer Creek Floodplain Enhancement CE *UPDATED* Project Purpose Decision McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is approximately 42 acres and includes 1.6 miles of Deer Creek. - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/20/2015 10/2015 CE *UPDATED* UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located at 55359 Delta Drive in Township 16S, Range 5E, Section 16. - Forest products CE *UPDATED* In Progress: Scoping Start 03/31/2014 Expected:04/2016 07/2016 Shadie Nimer 541-822-7271 snimer@fs.fed.us Description: The project proposes to commercially thin a 60 year old stand that is 70 acres. In addition to the thinning, approximately 10-15% of the stand will have gaps ranging in size from one to three acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46282 Location: French Pete Creek Crossing Repair Denise Mercer 541-822-7224 dmercer@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would authorize a repair for a failed septic system for a cabin on Lot #33 of the Delta A Recreation Residence Tract. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47694 Location: Flat Top Thin Project Contact Kate Meyer - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2016 07/2016 541-822-7230 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/10/2015 kmmeyer@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Watershed management Description: The project will consist of channel reconstruction and floodplain enhancement using wood placement and side channel excavation. Wood sources for the logs will be located within a 5 mile radius of the channel. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47582 Location: Delta A Septic Repair (#33) Planning Status UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R6E, Section 17 & 20. Project area is off Forest road 2643410. - Recreation management On Hold CE N/A N/A Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would harden the creek crossing at mile 2.1 of the French Pete Creek Trail (FS Trail 3311) to mitigate erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41528 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R5E, Sec. 3. Mile 2.1 of the French Pete Creek Trail (FS Trail 3311) in the Three Sisters Wilderness. Page 6 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Fresca Thin CE *UPDATED* Project Purpose EIS *UPDATED* Decision McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Forest products - Fuels management On Hold N/A Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region N/A Shadie Nimer 541-822-7271 snimer@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would thin two 44 year old managed stands; one is 38 acres the other is 30 acres. In addition to the thinning, approximately eight acres of gaps will be placed between the two stands. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46884 Location: Goose EIS 2015 Planning Status UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S, R6E Sections 3 & 10. Forest roads 2655504 & 2655507. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Fuels management In Progress: Scoping Start 03/31/2014 Expected:01/2016 06/2016 Elysia Retzlaff 541-822-7214 elysiamretzlaff@fs.fed.u s Description: The Goose Project proposes to commercially harvest and reduce fuels on approximately 2,452 acres on the Willamette National Forest near the community of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45853 Location: Green Mountain Project EIS UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T 16S R 5E Sec: 1-5, 9-16, 24. T 16S R 6E Sec: 3-11, 13-25. T 16S R 7E 18, 19, 30. The Goose Project area is located on the McKenzie River Ranger District within the Upper McKenzie Watershed (5th field). It is located in the McKenzie Bridge Community. - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 04/11/2014 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 06/2016 Expected:10/2016 07/2017 James Rudisill 541-822-2703 jamesrudisill@fs.fed.us Description: Proposes to thin ~3,003 acres (3.0% of the Project Area) and regenerate ~324 acres (0.3% of the Project Area) of forests across a sum of approximately 3,327 acres within the Green Mountain Project Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40858 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16SR4E s36; T16SR5E s31-32; T17SR4E s01-13; T17SR5E s05-34; T17SR6E s19,30; T18SR4E s01,12; T18SR5E s01-36; T18SR6E s06-36; T18SR7E s31-35; T19SR5E s01-24; T19SR6E s1-36; T19SR7E s02-31; T20SR6E s01. The Green Mountain Project area is located within the Cougar Reservoir, Augusta Creek, Roaring River, and Elk Creek subwatersheds (6th field) of the South Fork McKenzie River Watershed (5th field). Page 7 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest King Castle Reroute Project Purpose - Recreation management EA Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 Expected:04/2016 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2016 Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would reroute approximately 1.25 miles of the King Castle Trail (FS Trail 4326). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43949 Location: LangDam Project Decision McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) CE *UPDATED* Planning Status UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R5E, Sec. 28 & 21. King's Castle, McKenzie River District, Willamette National Forest. - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) In Progress: Scoping Start 07/07/2014 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2016 Expected:09/2016 07/2017 Elysia Retzlaff 541-822-7214 elysiamretzlaff@fs.fed.u s Description: The proposed project would commercially thin timber stands up to 120 years of age on approximately 733 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41223 Location: Lookout Mountain Meadow Restoration CE Ruby Seitz - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A 541-822-7256 - Vegetation management ruseitz@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The purpose of this project is to restore native meadow habitat by cutting and girdling small diameter trees, and subsequently implementing a prescribed fire across an approximately 347-acre project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43955 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 22-26, 35, & 36, T16S, R4E; Sections 24, 25, & 36, T16S, R4.5E; Sections 19, 20, 27-35, T16S, R5E; and Sections 4 & 5, T17S, R5E. The project area is located around Forest road 1900,1900408, and 1900411; north of Cougar Reservoir. UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R6E, Sections 31, 32; T16S, R6E, Section 6. Lookout Mountain Meadow. Page 8 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us Lost Creek, Tamolitch Valley and Roaring River Bridge Replacements - Recreation management CE Description: A project to replace three trail bridges that need replacement. Two bridges are located on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (MRNRT) (Tr. No. 3507). Another bridge crosses Roaring River on the Roaring River Ridge Trail (Tr. No. 3312). Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41530 Location: Lower South Fork McKenzie River Floodplain Enhancement EA *UPDATED* UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S R4E Sections 23,24; T16S R4.5E Sections 24,25; T16S R5E Sections 19,30,31. The project area is approximately 835 acres and includes 4.5 miles of the lower South Fork McKenzie River below Courgar Dam to the McKenzie River mainstem. Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 Expected:04/2016 07/2016 Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would reroute several sections of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (#3507) to prevent trenching and erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43956 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT N/A UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T14S,R7E,Sec30 & T16S,R6E,Sec10 & T19S,R5.5E,Sec12. Lost Creek, Tamolitch Valley on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail and Roaring River crossing of the Roaring River Ridge Trail. - Recreation management CE *UPDATED* N/A Kate Meyer 07/2017 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:10/2016 541-822-7230 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/12/2015 kmmeyer@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public - Watershed management Notice 05/2016 Description: The project would reconstruct portions of the mainstem and side channels, by adding gravel and over 3000 pieces of wood to the stream and floodplain. Several levees and rip-rap would be removed to improve floodplain access. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43959 Location: McKenzie River Trail Reroute On Hold UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S,R6E,Sec. 14, 13, 24, 26 & T16S,R6E,Sec.11, 10, 9, 17, 18 & T14S,R7E,Sec. 5,8,17,30,31. McKenzie River Trail. Page 9 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Ollie Thin Project - Forest products CE *UPDATED* EA R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2016 Shadie Nimer 541-822-7271 snimer@fs.fed.us UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S, R7E, Sections 7, 8, 17, & 18. Project area is on Forest roads 2657830 & 2657834. Shane Kamrath - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A 541-822-7233 - Special use management skamrath@fs.fed.us - Road management Description: Realignment of the existing bypass Forest Service Road 2672690 around the Eugene Water and Electric Board's Carmen power house in order to provide safe and adequate access for construction of the fish passage facilities at trailbridge reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41242 Location: Prescribed Fire in Wilderness: Scott Mountain Expected:04/2016 Project Contact Description: The project proposes to commercially thin a 65 year old stand that is 52 acres. In addition to the thinning, approximately 10-15% of the stand will have gaps ranging in size from one to three acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46273 Location: Power Plant Bypass Road Realignment In Progress: Scoping Start 03/31/2014 Expected Implementation UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 15 S R 6 E, SEC 1 & 12. Trailbridge Reservoir. - Fuels management EA In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 08/17/2015 Expected:01/2016 09/2016 Matt Peterson 541-225-6421 mbpeterson@fs.fed.us Description: The project would use prescribed fire in the Mt. Washington Wilderness area to modify vegetation and fuels to sufficiently reduce the threats to values outside of wilderness in order to allow fire to play a more natural role within wilderness. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=stelprdb5383417 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - The legal description for the project area is T15S, R07E, sections 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36; T15S, R07½ E, sections 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34; and T16S, R07E, sections 2 and 3. The project area includes the Mt. Washington Wilderness area on the McKenzie River Ranger District. Page 10 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) SR Danger Tree Removal (DTR) CE *UPDATED* Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Shadie Nimer - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2016 07/2016 541-822-7271 - Fuels management Scoping Start 04/21/2015 snimer@fs.fed.us - Road management Description: The proposed project would remove approximately 15 dead and dying hazard trees that have a failure zone of hitting Forest Road 2672655. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46885 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R6E Section 25. Forest road 2672655. Sand Mountain Trail Repair and - Recreation management Reroute Cancelled N/A N/A CE *UPDATED* Project Contact Saren Whitney 541-822-7243 slwhitney@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would repair and reroute portions of the Sand Mountain Lookout trail to prevent erosion and further trail damage. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43958 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S R7.5E Section 1. Sand Mountain. Brandon Green 541-822-7218 bkgreen@fs.fed.us Santiam Junction Maintenance Station De-icer Containment Building - Special use management CE Description: The purpose of this project is to authorize ODOT to construct a standard de-icer containment building on the existing paved compound at the ODOT Santiam Junction Maintenance Station Compound. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47695 *UPDATED* Location: Upper Foley Trail Reroute *UPDATED* 06/2016 Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 01/2016 Expected:04/2016 07/2016 Edward Cross 541-822-7231 etcross@fs.fed.us Description: The proposed project would reroute approximately one mile of the Foley Ridge Trail (FS Trail 3511) to prevent and reduce heavy erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46850 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT Actual: 10/20/2015 UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. ODOT Santiam Junction Maintenance Station Compound at the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 22. - Recreation management CE Completed UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The section proposed for reroute is approximately eight miles from the nearest trailhead and approximately one mile before the trail intersects with the Pacific Crest Trail in Three Sisters Wilderness. Page 11 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Wolf Boughs Project Project Purpose Planning Status Decision McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Forest products On Hold N/A Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region N/A CE *UPDATED* American Tower Cell Towers UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R6E Sections 30, 31, & 36. Forest roads 1500618, 1500735 & 1500734. Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Special use management EA *UPDATED* 01/2017 Brian McGinley 541-367-9234 bmcginley@fs.fed.us Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2016 Expected:05/2016 06/2016 John Poet 541-937-2129 jpoet@fs.fed.us Description: Project would thin stand (68 acres) at a moderate spacing including gaps or openings typical with the adjacent LSR thinning project, Hehe. Sale would also perform road maintenance on approximately 11 miles of road 1817. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47418 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT Expected:11/2016 UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along Highway 58 from Willamette Pass to near the western edge of the Willamette National Forest. - Forest products CE *UPDATED* Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2016 R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Description: This project will install 6 commercial cell tower sites along Highway 58 from Willamette Pass to near the western edge of the Willamette National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47702 Location: Cowhorn Thinning Project Shadie Nimer 541-822-7271 snimer@fs.fed.us Description: The Wolf Boughs project would remove approximately one hundred thirty-one tons (62,000 pounds) of coniferous boughs over 123 acres, under contracts or permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46401 Location: Willamette National Forest Project Contact UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T.18s, R.2e, Sec. 2,11. Approximately, 9.5 miles NE of Fall Creek Reservoir in the Fall Creek Area. Page 12 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Deception Danger Tree Project - Road management Completed Actual: 10/07/2015 Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 11/2015 CE *UPDATED* Katie Isacksen 541-782-5355 krisacksen@fs.fed.us Description: The Forest Service MFRD is proposing to fell and remove fire-killed danger trees along the perimeter of ten roads within the 2014 Deception Creek Fire area for the purpose of providing for safe public and administrative use of those roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47423 Location: Hills Creek - Lookout Point Power Line Re-alignment Project Contact UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Generally within about 200 feet above and 100 feet below Forest Service roads 5850 and 5847. These roads are approximately,4 to 9 miles west of the town of Oakridge. - Special use management EA *UPDATED* In Progress: Scoping Start 08/23/2013 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 02/2016 Expected:06/2016 08/2016 Allen Hambrick 541-782-5217 afhambrick@fs.fed.us Description: Two sections of the BPA power line between Hills Creek and Lookout Point Reservoirs will need a slight adjustment in the right of way. There will also be replacement of poles along the entire project corridor. Line adjustments due to unstable ground. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47770 Location: Lawler Connection - Recreation management CE *UPDATED* In Progress: Scoping Start 09/29/2015 Expected:07/2016 06/2017 Kevin Rowell 541-782-5305 karowell@fs.fed.us Description: Two disconnected segments of Lawler Trail (3473) exist currently. The proposed segment will connect the currently orphaned trail segments only traveling on spur 5840-535 for 200' This will create a safer and more desirable trail user experience. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47677 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Power line corridor between Hills Creek Reservoir and Lookout Reservoir, following the Middle Fork of the Willamette through the town of Oakridge. UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R2E, west half of section 29. Approximately, one mile south of the Hampton boat launch along Highway 58. Page 13 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Meadow and Forage Restoration CE *UPDATED* Project Purpose EA *UPDATED* Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Molly Juillerat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2016 02/2016 541-782-5350 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 09/03/2015 mjuillerat@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) Description: The purpose of this project is to cover maintenance burning and whip felling for the next 10 years as needed to stop encroachment and maintain the meadows. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46949 UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These meadows fall within one of the listed watersheds as follows:Upper Middle Fork Watershed, Hills Creek, Hills Creek Reservoir,Middle Fork Willamette, and the North Fork of the Middle Fork. Allen Hambrick - Special area management In Progress: Expected:07/2016 09/2016 541-782-5217 - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Scoping Start 01/14/2013 afhambrick@fs.fed.us - Forest products Est. 215 Comment Period Legal - Vegetation management Notice 02/2016 (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Commercial thinning and fuels reduction on 4300 ac. of plantations; 110 mi. of road maintenance, closure of 130 mi. of road; special habitat restoration; 260 ac. of early-seral habitat maintenance/creation; snag creation, noxious weed abatement. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40122 Location: Salmon Creek Visitor Use Project Decision Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Location: Outlook Landscape Diversity Project Planning Status UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Townships 20 and 21 South, Ranges 1 and 2 East, of the Willamette Meridian. Federal portions of the Lookout Point 5th-field watershed near the Lookout Point Reservoir near the cities of Westfir and Lowell, OR. - Recreation management EA *UPDATED* In Progress: Scoping Start 09/29/2015 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 03/2016 Expected:08/2016 10/2016 Katie Isacksen 541-782-5355 krisacksen@fs.fed.us Description: Activities would include obtain a Day Use Forest Order for the first four miles, obtain a Forest Order that prohibits target shooting at a waste site, closing dispersed campsites, and gate installation. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47674 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T21S R3E Sec 12, 13, 14, 15 and T21S R4E Sec 4,5, 7, 8. Approximately two to six miles east of Oakridge, OR along Salmon Creek. Page 14 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Salmon/Warrior Trail Reroutes Project - Recreation management In Progress: Scoping Start 09/29/2015 Expected:01/2016 Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 02/2016 CE *UPDATED* UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T21S, R3E, Secs. 12, 13, 14 T21S, R4E, Sec. 7 . Approximately, one mile east of the town of Oakridge along the Salmon Creek corridor. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management On Hold CE *UPDATED* EA *UPDATED* N/A Joseph Helstab 541-782-5328 jmhelstab@fs.fed.us UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S, R4E, NW 1/4 of Section 19. The location is at the former Pope and Talbot bridge crossing of Staley Creek on Forest Road 2134244. This is located at approximately the 1.7 mile mark on Forest Road 2134. Kenneth Barbee 10/2016 - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2016 541-782-5233 - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/24/2015 kbarbee02@fs.fed.us (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public - Fuels management Notice 05/2016 - Watershed management - Road management Description: The Middle Fork Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest proposes density management on about 1720 acres of young plantations located in the Little Fall Creek subwatershed.The project would include the reconstruction of existing roads. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=43203 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT N/A Description: Stabilization of approx. 200 ft. of eroding stream bank, including large woody debris jam construction. Trees with root wads attached will be gathered and large trees will be hauled to the project area for bank stabilization and log jam construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=40115 Location: Upper Little Fall LSR Density Management Project Kevin Rowell 541-782-5305 karowell@fs.fed.us Description: Several sections of the Salmon Creek Trail and the connected Warrior Loops were destroyed by flooding and channel movements. This project is intended to connect the remaining trail segments and to make as much of the trail as sustainable as possible. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47417 Location: Staley Creek Stream Restoration Project Contact UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R1E, Sections 47,9,17,18, T17S, R2E, Sections 1-3,10, and 11 of the Willamette Meridian. This area is in the Little Fall Creek fifth-field watershed located approximately 16 miles northeast of the city of Lowell. Page 15 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Wolf Mountain Communication Site Upgrade - Special use management Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 03/2016 Expected:05/2016 Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 07/2016 CE *UPDATED* Brian McGinley 541-367-9234 bmcginley@fs.fed.us Description: To upgrade existing ODOT communications systems on Wolf Mtn to meet the requirements of the State Radio Project (SRP) for emergency communications. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47700 Location: Willamette National Forest Project Contact UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T22S, R5E, Section 33 SW. On top of Wolf Mountain, approximately 14 miles south east of Oakridge Oregon. Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Tiffany Young Big Game Forage Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A (Canyon and Owl Creek 928-368-5111 Watersheds) tayoung@fs.fed.us Description: Enhance 40 acres of big game habitat including: browse cutback, planting and seeding native forage species, and CE collecting native seed for use in following years. *UPDATED* Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41514 Location: Jude Ridge - Forest products EA *NEW LISTING* Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2015 Expected:10/2016 06/2017 Suzanne Schindler 541-225-6436 sschindler@fs.fed.us Description: Harvest 3.6 MMBF from 13 stands aged 36-60 years old. Commercially thin 264 acres, leave ~27 acres of gaps (1/2-1 acre in size), leave ~143 acres of unharvested skips, and 27 acres of early seral creation leaving ~35% canopy cover in clumpy pattern. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=48187 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Canyon and Owl Creek Watersheds. UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jude Ridge. Page 16 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) Menagerie Seasonal Closure Boundary Change for Species Protection CE Amanda Colton - Regulations, Directives, On Hold N/A N/A 541-367-3540 Orders arcolton@fs.fed.us - Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Description: Proposed change to existing seasonal closure boundary to provide species protection during the critical nesting and fledging period. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38620 Location: Moose Creek Steelhead Habitat Enhancement Project UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R4E, Sections. 14, 15, 22 and 23. Menagerie Wilderness. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management Completed Actual: 11/05/2015 07/2016 CE *UPDATED* Lance Gatchell 541-367-3628 lgatchell@fs.fed.us Description: Tip approximately 60 stream-adjacent trees approximately 30-45 in. in diameter, with root wads attached, into Moose Creek to improve steelhead habitat. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47481 Location: ODOT Right of Way Project Contact UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R3E, Sections 23, 24 and 27. Moose Creek drainage in the South Santiam Watershed approximately 15 miles east of Sweet Home, OR. - Special use management CE Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 09/2015 Expected:11/2015 12/2015 Penny Keen 503-854-4202 pkeen@fs.fed.us Description: Granting right-of-way to ODOT for Sheep Creek bridge replacement on highway 20. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46426 Location: Smith Prairie Meadow Maintenance UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T13S, R5E, Section 28 at milepost 56.64 on Highway 20 where Sheep Creek crosses the highway. - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold CE N/A N/A Sonja Weber 541-225-6449 sweber@fs.fed.us Description: Enhance and maintain meadow complex by reducing encroachment of conifers (remove saplings under 4 inches), seed collection, girdling 1-2 trees/acre under 12 inches DBH and falling 1 tree/acre for down wood. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=36704 Location: 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R6E, section 1; T14S, R7E, section 6, Willamette Meridian. Smith Prairie in the Upper McKenzie watershed. Page 17 of 18 Willamette National Forest Project Name Willamette National Forest Special Forest Product Sales SHRD 2015 Project Purpose Planning Status Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - Forest products Completed CE *UPDATED* EA *UPDATED* Actual: 12/20/2015 Expected Implementation Project Contact R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 12/2015 Lindsay Anderson 541-367-3485 landerson02@fs.fed.us Description: Hand gathering of a variety of special forest products within road prism and up to within 450 feet or roads open to public access. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45269 Location: Trout Creek Decision UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. 150 Feet either side of roads open to public on Sweet Home Ranger District. Suzanne Schindler - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A 541-225-6436 - Forest products sschindler@fs.fed.us - Vegetation management (other than forest products) Description: In managed and natural stands: Promote health, vigor, diversity and complexity ~1770 ac. Mimic mixed-severity fire ~720 ac. Improve hardwood habitat ~290 ac. Improve traditional resources. Generate revenue to improve existing roads. Treat fuels. Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46279 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T12S, R4E, Sec.34; T12S, R5E, Sec. 19,29,30-32; T13S, R3E, Sec.11-15, 22-27, 34-36; T13S, R4E, Sec. 1-12, 14-36; T13S, R5E, Sec.5,6; T14S, R3E, Sec 1-3, 12; T14S, R4E, Sec. 1-15. Trout Creek, Moose Creek and portions of Canyon Creek within the South Santiam watershed. 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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. 01/01/2016 05:45 am MT Page 18 of 18 Willamette National Forest