Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA)
10/01/2015 to 12/31/2015
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
*NEW LISTING*
2014 Lands Permits
- Special use management
James Capurso
208-557-5780
jcapurso@fs.fed.us
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
Expected:10/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
12/2015
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
01/2016
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.
Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*UPDATED*
Expected:11/2015
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
In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice
08/12/2015
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.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
2014 Recreation Permits
Project Purpose
- Special use management
CE
*UPDATED*
12/2015
Penny Keen
503-854-4202
pkeen@fs.fed.us
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The legal
location is T11S, R7 1/2E, Section 27.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:03/2016
07/2016
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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*
Expected:10/2015
Project Contact
Darrin Neff
08/2015
- Special area management
Completed
Actual: 07/20/2015
503-854-4219
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
daneff@fs.fed.us
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
Description: This project will repair a section of the Bingham Fire dozer line by removing up to 30 trees of the pushed and
pulled from the site to be used in fish restoration projects. Remaining pushed/pulled trees will be scattered to
mimic surrounding stand.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=45889
Location:
Blowout-Divide Creeks Log
Placement
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
Expected
Implementation
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:
Bingham Fire Dozer Line
Rehabilitation
Decision
Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
CE
*UPDATED*
Planning Status
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
.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
EA
*UPDATED*
City of Detroit Root Rot Timber
Sale
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the City
of Detroit T.10S., R.5E., Section 2.
- Special use management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/04/2011
Expected:10/2015
12/2015
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - T11S, R6E, Sections 13,
14, 22 - 28, 33-36 , T11S, R7E, Sections 16-21, 28-32, T12S, R6E, Sections 1-3, 12, 13, T12S, R7E, Sections
5-8, 17-20. The main portion of the project area is bounded by Fisher Point, Trappers Butte and Scar Mountain to
the west, Parish Lake Road to the south, Buck Mountain and Coffin Mountain to the north and Highway.
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Grady McMahan
- Forest products
Completed
Actual: 09/01/2015
10/2015
503-854-4200
- Vegetation management
gmcmahan@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
Description: The proposal is to remove a pocket of hazardous root rot infected trees adjacent to private property in the City of
Detroit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47094
Location:
City of Detroit Water System
Update
Expected
Implementation
Lynise Medley
- Land management planning
Completed
Actual: 07/31/2015
10/2015
503-854-4228
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
lmedley@fs.fed.us
- Forest products
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Minerals and Geology
Description: Timber harvest is proposed in densely stocked second growth stands generally ranging in age from 40 to 150
years old, and includes stands within Riparian Reserves and approximately 40 acres in the Jefferson LateSuccessional Reserve.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=38487
Location:
*UPDATED*
Decision
Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Buck Tule
CE
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.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
*UPDATED*
- Recreation management
EIS
*UPDATED*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
Expected:01/2016
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 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
*NEW LISTING*
Expected
Implementation
Bradford Peterson
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Expected:11/2015
12/2015
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.
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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:04/2016
07/2016
CE
*NEW LISTING*
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:
Willamette National Forest
Air Thin Project
UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T12S R8E
Secs. 1,2, 12, 18.
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Forest products
Completed
CE
*UPDATED*
Actual: 09/01/2015
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
03/2016
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Description: The project proposes to commercially thin one stand that is 28 acres. The stand is 60 years old with Douglas fir
being the primary species. The stand consist of an estimated 140 trees per acre with an average diameter of 17.0
inches.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46283
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Brandon Haraughty
503-854-4222
bharaughty@fs.fed.us
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R6E, Sections 9,
10, 15, & 16. The project area is located at the McKenzie Airstrip and can be accessed by Forest road 2600320.
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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:03/2016
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2016
CE
*UPDATED*
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
*UPDATED*
CE
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 21; T16S, R4E;
W.M. Lane County. Forest road 2620-130.
- 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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
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
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 - Section 35, T. 16S.,
R.3E. Mt. Hagan, McKenzie River District of the Willamette National Forest.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Deer Creek Floodplain
Enhancement
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Project Purpose
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Kate Meyer
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:03/2016
07/2016
541-822-7230
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 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 Cabin Expansion
Planning Status
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: 06/30/2015
07/2015
CE
Denise Mercer
541-822-7224
dmercer@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed project would authorize modification of cabin #27 in the Delta A recreation residence tract.
Modification would include expansion to house a hot water tank.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47002
Location:
Delta A Septic Repair (#33)
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Cabin
#27 of the Delta A tract. 55311 Delta Road.
- Special use management
CE
*NEW LISTING*
- Special use management
Denise Mercer
541-822-7224
dmercer@fs.fed.us
Completed
Actual: 09/02/2015
09/2015
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 #4 of the Delta A
Recreation Residence Tract.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47494
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
10/2015
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.
CE
*NEW LISTING*
Expected:10/2015
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:
Delta A Septic Repair (#4)
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/09/2015
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The
proposed action is located at 55311 Delta Drive in T16S, R5E, Section 16 Lane County, Oregon.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Flat Top Thin
Project Purpose
- Forest products
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:03/2016
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2016
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
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, R6E, Section 17
& 20. Project area is off Forest road 2643410.
- Recreation management
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
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:
Fresca Thin
CE
*UPDATED*
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/21/2015
Expected:03/2016
06/2016
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 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.
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S, R6E Sections 3 &
10. Forest roads 2655504 & 2655507.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Goose EIS 2015
EIS
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Fuels management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/07/2014
Expected:11/2015
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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
*UPDATED*
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:
King Castle Reroute
- Recreation management
CE
*UPDATED*
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
Expected:03/2016
06/2016
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 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).
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R5E, Sec. 28
& 21. King's Castle, McKenzie River District, Willamette National Forest.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
LangDam Project
EA
*UPDATED*
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- 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
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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
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.
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:
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R6E, Sections
31, 32; T16S, R6E, Section 6. Lookout Mountain Meadow.
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
On Hold
N/A
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.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
*UPDATED*
- Recreation management
Expected:03/2016
06/2016
Edward Cross
541-822-7231
etcross@fs.fed.us
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/31/2014
Expected:03/2016
06/2016
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
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.
- Forest products
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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:
Ollie Thin Project
Project Contact
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.
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*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
Kate Meyer
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:10/2016
07/2017
541-822-7230
- Vegetation management
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
kmmeyer@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Watershed management
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
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Lower South Fork McKenzie
River Floodplain Enhancement
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Planning Status
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.
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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)
Peggy Creek Disposal Site
Expansion
- Special use management
Completed
Actual: 09/01/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
09/2015
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*UPDATED*
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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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 15 S R 6 E, SEC 1 &
12. Trailbridge Reservoir.
- Fuels management
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*UPDATED*
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Peggy
Creek Disposal site is located on the west side of Road 2650 at milepost .30. Existing disposal site is a long term
centrally located sited used by the Forest Service, EWEB, and ODOT.
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
Brandon Green
541-822-7218
bkgreen@fs.fed.us
Description: The proposed project would expand the current Peggy Creek disposal site allowing for an additional 9,000 to
12,000 cubic yards of geologic spoils (waste).
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46851
Location:
Power Plant Bypass Road
Realignment
Project Contact
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.
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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 Salvage
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*UPDATED*
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Shadie Nimer
- Forest products
In Progress:
Expected:03/2016
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/24/2014
Expected:02/2016
06/2016
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*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
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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
*NEW LISTING*
Location:
Upper Foley Trail Reroute
*UPDATED*
06/2016
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
Expected:03/2016
06/2016
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Expected:10/2015
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
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In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/09/2015
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.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Wolf Boughs Project
Project Purpose
- Forest products
American Tower Cell Towers
Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
- Special use management
Shadie Nimer
541-822-7271
snimer@fs.fed.us
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2016
Expected:08/2016
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
10/2016
Brian McGinley
541-367-9234
bmcginley@fs.fed.us
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 08/2015
Expected:11/2015
04/2016
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
06/2016
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
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*NEW LISTING*
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
Expected:03/2016
Project Contact
UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R6E Sections 30,
31, & 36. Forest roads 1500618, 1500735 & 1500734.
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*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/26/2015
Expected
Implementation
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
Decision
McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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*UPDATED*
Planning Status
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.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
- Road management
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*UPDATED*
Expected:10/2015
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
11/2015
Katie Isacksen
541-782-5355
krisacksen@fs.fed.us
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.
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 09/23/2015
04/2016
Lisa Helmig
715-762-5106
lhelmig@fs.fed.us
Description: The Middle Fork Ranger District is proposing to replant approximately 325 acres in plantations within the
Deception Complex Fire that affected the Willamette National Forest . The purpose is to re-establish forest cover
with a mix of native conifers.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47106
Location:
Hills Creek - Lookout Point
Power Line Re-alignment
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/02/2015
Expected
Implementation
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:
Deception Fire Reforestation
Decision
Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Deception Danger Tree Project
*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T21S, R2E, Sections-10,
11, 14,15, 23, 26,27,28. This project is approximately 2 miles southeast of the town of Westfir along FS road 5850
and 5847.
- Special use management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/23/2013
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 11/2015
Expected:04/2016
07/2016
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. These adjustments are occurring due to the surrounding landscape being unstable
and causing repeated maintenance.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=47770
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 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.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Lawler Connection
Project Purpose
- Recreation management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2015
Expected:05/2016
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
06/2016
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:
Lower Salmon Corridor
Enhancement
Decision
Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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*NEW LISTING*
Planning Status
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.
- Recreation management
EA
*NEW LISTING*
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2015
Est. Comment Period Public
Notice 02/2016
Expected:06/2016
07/2016
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:
Meadow and Forage
Restoration
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*UPDATED*
Molly Juillerat
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
In Progress:
Expected:10/2015
01/2016
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
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 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.
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.
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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)
Outlook Landscape Diversity
Project
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/29/2015
Expected:11/2015
01/2016
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*NEW LISTING*
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.
Skookum Campground Bridges - Recreation management
Completed
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Actual: 09/16/2015
10/2015
Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us
Description: To replace one failed and one rotten (eminent failure) trail bridge. One bridge is 31%u2019 long and has Western
red cedar hand railing. The second bridge is 11.5 feet long and leads users over a small creek into Skookum CG.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46947
Location:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
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:
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Allen Hambrick
07/2016
- Special area management
In Progress:
Expected:02/2016
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 10/2015
(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/Warrior Trail Reroutes
Project
Expected
Implementation
UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T19S R5SE Sec 24. This
project is located at the Skookum Campground. Near the NE side of Waldo Lake Wilderness.
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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)
Staley Creek Stream
Restoration
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/11/2015
Expected:11/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
07/2016
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Location:
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
N/A
- Forest products
On Hold
N/A
541-782-5233
- Vegetation management
kbarbee02@fs.fed.us
(other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- 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
Upper Little Fall LSR Density
Management Project
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*UPDATED*
Location:
Wolf Mountain Communication
Site Upgrade
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.
- Special use management
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 11/2015
Expected:01/2016
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10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
05/2016
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
Joseph Helstab
541-782-5328
jmhelstab@fs.fed.us
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
*UPDATED*
*NEW LISTING*
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)
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
2014 Sweet Home White Oak
Enhancement Project
- Vegetation management
(other than forest products)
Completed
Actual: 06/18/2015
Expected
Implementation
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
11/2015
CE
*UPDATED*
Project Contact
Alice Smith
541-367-9215
acsmith@fs.fed.us
Description: Release established oak trees and propagate new oak trees from collected acorns from the site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=44520
Location:
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. There are
two stands one near Two Girls Creek and the other near Moose Creek. Both stands are in the South Santiam
watershed.
Tiffany Young
Big Game Forage Enhancement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
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
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collecting native seed for use in following years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=41514
Location:
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 - Not Applicable. Canyon and
Owl Creek Watersheds.
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
In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/07/2015
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*NEW LISTING*
07/2016
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:
10/01/2015 04:25 am MT
Expected:10/2015
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.
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Willamette National Forest
Project Name
Willamette National Forest
ODOT Right of Way
Project Purpose
- Special use management
Expected
Implementation
Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 09/2015
Expected:11/2015
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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:
Re-route of Road 2041
Decision
Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
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*UPDATED*
Planning Status
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.
- Road management
Completed
Actual: 07/07/2015
07/2015
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*UPDATED*
Daniel Matthews
541-367-3812
danielwmatthews@fs.fe
d.us
Description: Relocate about 500-600 feet of road 2041 where its alignment has shifted due to an active slide. Replace and
realign 5-6 foot culvert. Remove rock from the abandoned portion of road and use on relocated portion.
Decommission abandoned roadbed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46428
Location:
Smith Prairie Meadow
Maintenance
UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Milepost
11.1 on the 2041 road.
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
On Hold
N/A
N/A
CE
*UPDATED*
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:
Special Forest Product Sales
SHRD 2015
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.
- Forest products
On Hold
CE
*UPDATED*
N/A
N/A
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:
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Sonja Weber
541-225-6449
sweber@fs.fed.us
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.
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Willamette National Forest
Trout Creek
EA
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Project Purpose
Planning Status
Decision
Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
Expected
Implementation
Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Anita Leach
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
Developing Proposal
Expected:10/2016
06/2017
541-367-9218
- Forest products
Est. Scoping Start 10/2015
agleach@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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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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