Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - Projects Occurring Nationwide - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
Projects Occurring Nationwide |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Gypsy Moth Management in the United States: A Cooperative Approach EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/19/2008 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2011 |
Expected:10/2011 |
10/2011 |
Noel Schneeberger 610-557-4121 nschneeberger@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USDA Forest Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service are analyzing a range of strategies for controlling gypsy moth damage to forests and trees in the United States.
Web Link: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/wv/eis/ |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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Land Management Planning Rule EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/25/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
12/2011 |
Larry Hayden 202-205-1559 lhayden@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Department of Agriculture proposes to promulgate a new planning rule, which will set out the process for development, revision, and amendment of National Forest System land management plans.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/planningrule |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Agency-wide Rule. | |||||
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Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Lands. EIS |
- Regulations, Directives, Orders |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 08/27/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 05/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
01/2012 |
Glen Stein 208-869-5405 gstein@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service will prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement for the continued nationwide aerial application of fire retardant on National Forest System lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/retardant/index.html |
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| Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. Nationwide. | |||||
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) |
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| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Invasive Plant Treatments EIS |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Debra Mafera 541-477-6914 dmafera@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Supplemental EIS for site-specific treatment of invasive plants at approx. 1,892 sites on the Ochoco and Deschutes NF and Crooked River National Grassland. Methods include herbicides, manual, mechanical and cultural.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/invasiveplant-eis/site-specific/DES/ |
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| Location: UNIT - Deschutes National Forest All Units, Ochoco National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath. Deschutes & Ochoco NF. | |||||
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Travel Management Environmental Impact Statement EIS |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/09/2009 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 |
10/2011 |
Mollie Chaudet 541-383-5517 mchaudet@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Travel Management EIS project will implement the travel management rule (prohibiting motorized travel off of existing designated routes where it is not currently prohibited) and continue to provide motorized access for dispersed camping. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Deschutes National Forest All Units, Ochoco National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake. Deschutes & Ochoco NF. | |||||
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Union Pacific Railroad Fiberoptic Installation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 06/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 | 09/2011 |
Shari Monson 541-782-5243 smonson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Union Pacific Railroad requests a Special Use Permit to install fiberoptic cable conduits on the Middle Fork RD (Willamette NF) and Crescent RD (Deschutes NF). | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District, Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath, Lane. Along the Union Pacific Railroad on the Middle Fork (Willamette NF) and Crescent (Deschutes NF) Ranger Districts. | |||||
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Deschutes National Forest, Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Bend Broadband Fiber Opitc Cable Installation CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 05/26/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 |
07/2011 |
Beth Peer 541-383-5572 bpeer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Bend Broadband is proposing to install middle mile fiber infrastructure across a variety land boundaries (City, BLM, USFS lands). Line installation on cell towers and underground will occur in utilities right-of-ways to transmit high-speed internet.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36045 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Bend to La Pine T18S, R11E, S 22, 28, 33; T19S, R11E, S 5, 8, 16, 17, 21, 26, 33; T20S, R11E, S 4, 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, 31 and Sunriver to Spring River T20S, R10E, S 1, 2, 11, 12; T20S, R11E, S 6. Bend, Oregon to La Pine with a secondary line through the community of Sunriver to the Spring River communication site. | |||||
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Bend Surface Waterline Improvement EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/28/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
03/2012 |
Rod Bonacker 541-549-7729 rbonacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The existing pipelines between the intake facility and the Outback Site are in need of replacement and to comply with new Federal water treatment regulations. The pipelines will be replaced with an approximately 10 mile-long water pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36008 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. 11 miles west of the City of Bend at the end of Skyliners Road and USFS Road 4603. | |||||
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City of Bend Geophysical Research for 2011 Related to Surface Water Improvement Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 06/14/2011 | 07/2011 |
Rod Bonacker 541-549-7729 rbonacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The City of Bend seeking a special use permit for geophysical testing to determine subsurface and rock characteristics along Roads 4601 and 4603 west of Bend. Bore holes and test pits to be excavated.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36177 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S, R10E, Sections 1, 7, 8, 9, 10; T18S, R11E, Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Approx. 5 miles west of downtown Bend, Oregon along Roads 4601 and 4603. | |||||
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EXF Thinning, Fuels Reduction, and Research Project EIS |
- Forest products - Fuels management - Research |
Completed | Actual: 03/15/2010 | 04/2010 |
Beth Peer 541-383-4769 bpeer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Within the Pringle Falls Experimental Forest, thinning, mowing and underburning of aprox. 3,000 acres ponderosa pine to reduce fuel loading and risk of beetle attack. Study plan answers serveral research questions about disturbance in ponderosa pine.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=22028 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T 20 S, R 9 E, Sections 28-33; T 21 S, R 9 E, Sections 4 - 6. The Pringle Falls Experimental Forest is about an hour drive to the southwest of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Fish Passage Improvements on Soda and Goose Creeks CE |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/21/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
09/2011 |
Thomas Walker 541-383-4787 tawalker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The culvert at Goose Cr. will be replaced with a larger diameter culvert pipe; at Soda Cr. with a bridge or pre-facbricated box culvert. Bankfull channel widths would be exceeded at both sites, improving the passage of large wood and debris.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35351 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. West of Bend, Oregon on Highway 46 (Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway) near Sparks Lake. | |||||
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Junction Vegetation Management Project EA |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 08/09/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
01/2012 |
Christy McDevitt 541-383-4725 cmcdevitt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Commercial thinning, small tree thinning, salvage and overstory removal treatments on about 5,000 acres to help improve forest health and resiliency, contribute forest products, and to reduce fuels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32816 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T19S, R9E, Sections 25 and 36; T19S, R10E, Sections 28-33; T20S, R9E, Sec 1, 12, 13, 24, 25, 36; T20S, R10E Sec 4-11, 14-23, 27-33. North boundary is 4140 and 520 Roads; South boundary is just south of 42 Road; East boundary follows 45-500 and 42; Boundary on west follows 4232 and 45-400. | |||||
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Kapka Butte Sno-Park EIS |
- Recreation management - Road management |
In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/15/2011 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
10/2011 |
Amy Tinderholt 541-383-4708 atinderholt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Forest Service proposes to build a new sno-park near Kapka Butte for more high elevation parking for winter recreationists. Approx. 70 slots for trailers; 40 for non-trailer vehicles. Links to existing trails and new trail construction.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=11086 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S R9E Section 26. South of the Cascade Lakes Highway at junction with Road 45. | |||||
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Last Chance Mine Plan of Operations EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 11/18/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
10/2011 |
Barton Wills 541-383-5618 bwills@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposed Plan of Operations for a small-scale hard rock mining operation. The plan of operations would cover 5 years, ensuring the operations would be conducted to minimize adverse environmental impacts to surfce resources as well as reclamation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34251 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - T 23 S, R 15 E, Section 9. The mine is located 29 miles southeast of LaPine on the Deschutes National Forest in Lake County. | |||||
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Lava Rock OHV System EIS |
- Recreation management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Peter Sussmann 541-383-5594 prsussmann@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal to create an OHV trail system, approx 109 miles of Class 3, and 45 miles of Class 2; close user created trails in excess of those designated; close level 2 roads in excess of administrative and public access needs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27154 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Southeast of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Mt. Bachelor Guest Services Building Upgrade and Administrative Building Construction CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/17/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
06/2012 |
Amy Tinderholt 509-664-9367 atinderholt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: This project proposes to remold the guest services building and construct a two story administrative building east of the guest services building. The temporary building would be removed from the site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36197 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S, R9E, Section 20. Mount Bachelor Ski Area is located about 23 miles west of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Mt. Bachelor Ski Area Developments EIS |
- Recreation management - Special use management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 03/31/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 03/2012 |
Expected:02/2013 |
04/2013 |
Amy Tinderholt 541-383-4708 atinderholt@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal includes on-mountain improvements: new chairlift and associated trails, shortening and/or replacement of existing lifts, expanding snowmaking coverage, construction of a lift-served, downhill mountain bike park, and additions to Nordic trail
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35863 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Mt. Bachelor ski resort is 22 miles southwest of Bend, Oregon on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (Hwy 46). | |||||
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Newberry Geothermal Consent to Lease Project EA |
- Minerals and Geology |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2010 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 12/2011 |
Expected:03/2012 |
04/2012 |
Rod Bonacker 541-549-7729 rbonacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The decision will either allow or deny BLM permission to lease National Forest System lands for geothermal exploration and potential development. Forest is analyzing 11 new parcels.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=30232 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Lake. LEGAL - T21S R12E-Sec. 9,20,31; T22S R12E Sec. 14,15; T22S R13E Sec. 2,9,10,17-19,30,31. The parcels surround the Newberry National Volcano Monument east of LaPine, Oregon and south/southeast of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Ogden Landscape Vegetation Management Project EIS |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 12/31/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
12/2011 |
Beth Peer 541-383-4769 bpeer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Proposal includes commercial and precommercial thinning, shrub mowing, and prescribed burning across approx. 14,600 acres of the 26,500-acre project area to reduce tree densities, encourage LOS development, break up fuel continuity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31006 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T21S, R11,12E; T22S, R11,12E. East of Highway 97, South of Forest Road 9735, North of Forest Road 22 ; adjacent to the west of Newberry National Monument. | |||||
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Phil's Trailhead Improvements EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/17/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 10/2011 |
Expected:11/2011 |
05/2012 |
Scott McBride 541-383-4712 semcbride@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Expansion, enhancements, and improvements to include asphalt surfacing and enlargement of trailhead to accomodate 50+ parking spaces, reconstruction of access road, installation of a double CXT toilet and installation of an informational kiosk.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34607 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T18S, R11E, SE Section 3. Just west of Bend, Oregon off of Forest Road 4601 at Phil's Trailhead. | |||||
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Research Natural Area Establishment EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vora 541-383-5766 rvora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Wechee Butte | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Wechee Butte: about 360 acres in T.20S., R13E. Central Cascades and Newberry. | |||||
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Research Natural Area Establishment EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vora 541-383-5766 rvora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Katsuk Butte | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Katsuk Butte: about 950 acres in T.18S., R.8E. Central Cascades and Newberry. | |||||
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Research Natural Area Establishment EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vora 541-383-5766 rvora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Headwaters of the Cultus River | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Headwaters of the Cultus River: about 250 acres in T.20S., R.8E. Central Cascades and Newberry. | |||||
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Research Natural Area Establishment EA |
- Land management planning | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Robin Vora 541-383-5766 rvora@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Finalize the establishment of a candidate Research Natural Area (RNA) identified in the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (LRMP). RNA: Many Lakes. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - Many Lakes: about 700 acres in T.20S., R.7E. Central Cascades and Newberry. | |||||
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Ryan Ranch Wetland Restoration Project EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/08/2010 |
Expected:08/2011 |
09/2011 |
Peter Sussmann 541-383-5594 prsussmann@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Lower and de-compact appox. 0.3 miles of levee to natural elevation, and excavate 3 inlet/outlet channels to create natural bank conditions and restore hydrology to a section of the Deschutes River. Re-route river trail; provide accessible boardwalk
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=27157 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T 19 S., R 11 E, Sections 4 & 5. Southwest of Bend, Oregon along the Deschutes River. | |||||
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Sunriver Canoe Takeout Restoration CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/09/2009 |
Expected:09/2011 |
10/2011 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To allow Sunriver Resort to install concrete ramp for their canoe takeout on the Deschutes River. Includes two permanent points in the river bed for removable supports; restoration and replanting of the bank at the old takeout. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. On the Deschutes River near the Sunriver Resort south of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Todd Meadow Bridge Replacement Project CE |
- Recreation management | Cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Marvin Lang 541-383-4793 melang@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The Todd Lake Trail is a winter non-motorized trail. The existing bridge over a stream has failed. A new culvert bridge will be installed at a new location approximately 100 yards away. Requires excavation and burial of culvert. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. The trail is north of Highway 46, west of Bend, Oregon and is accessed from Dutchman Snopark or Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center. | |||||
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USGS Volcanic Monitoring Stations CE |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/24/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
10/2011 |
Richard Wesseler 541-383-4792 rwesseler@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The USGS will install eight volcanic monitoring stations on the flanks of Newberry Volcano, each consisting of a seismometer, a GPS, and a digital radio. Impact of each site 80 square feet or less.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34605 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. Flanks of Newberry Volcano, south of Bend, Oregon. | |||||
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Wanoga Infield Pump Track (Steve Larson Trailhead Reconstruction) CE |
- Recreation management | Completed | Actual: 04/18/2011 | 05/2011 |
Marvin Lang 541-383-4793 melang@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Project proposes to create mountain bicycle trails within the center of the Wanoga Sno-Park parking lot and improves the Wanoga Trailhead.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34610 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. The Wanoga Sno-Park is approximately 5 miles west of Bend, Oregon on Highway 46 (Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway). | |||||
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West Bend Vegetation Management Project EIS |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 11/24/2010 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 12/2011 |
Expected:05/2012 |
07/2012 |
Beth Peer 541-383-4769 bpeer@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Moving the area toward a more resilient landscape, providing a diversity of habitats, and reducing hazardous fuels. Approximately 13,190 acres of commercial thinning, for a total of 22,000 acres proposed for thinning, mowing, and/or underburning.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=34238 |
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| Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. The West Bend planning area (25,700 acres) is bounded on the east by the urban interface of Bend, Oregon and on the west by the Bend Watershed Roadless Area. | |||||
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Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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2011 Small Diameter Tree Thinning Project CE |
- Forest products - Watershed management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 02/11/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 |
08/2011 |
Dave Cooper 541-433-3200 dcooper02@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Thin small trees averaging six inches in diameter on approximately 500 acres of (generally) managed plantations located throughout the District
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31529 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. 20units (500 acres) throughout the Crescent Ranger District. | |||||
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Crescent Creek Wild and Scenic River plan EA |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 10/07/2008 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 09/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
06/2012 |
Chris Mickle 541-433-3216 cmickle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Resource assessment has been completed. Preparation of management plan and environmental assessment for protection of outstandingly remarkable values on Crescent Creek. Will involve a Forest Plan Amendment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=25205 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24S, R07E, Sections 14, 15, and 21. Crescent Creek from Crescent Lake to Black Rock. | |||||
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Crescent Lake Resort Septic System Replacement CE CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 | 10/2011 |
Ronda Bishop 541-433-3230 rmbishop@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Resort is working with DEQ to replace a failing septic system on pre-existing footprint. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T24S, R6E, S11. Crescent Lake Resort. | |||||
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Odell Horse Bridge Replacement Project CE |
- Watershed management | Completed | Actual: 06/28/2011 | 07/2011 |
Marvin Lang 541-383-4793 melang@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Replace the horse bridge at Forest Service road 4670 at Odell Creek
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32720 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Township 23S, range 61/2E, Section 21. Forest Service Road 4670 at Odell Creek. | |||||
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Rim Paunina Project EIS |
- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 05/22/2009 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2011 |
Expected:12/2011 |
05/2012 |
Chris Mickle 541-433-3216 cmickle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: A 45,000 acre watershed on the southern end of Crescent Ranger District whose goal is to utilize forestry techniques that disturb the forest at appropriate levels to create and maintain a diversity of habitats closer to what historically occurred.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=28901 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. In Walker Mountain area on the southern end of Crescent Ranger District. | |||||
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Shelter Cove Resort Improvement Project EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Lillian Cross 541-433-3239 lilliancross@fs.fed.us |
| Description: Shelter Cove Resort requested an amendment to their FS Special Uses permit to authorize construction and year round operation of additional facilities within their permit area. Specificially a restaurant/lounge and completion of additional lodging. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Township 23S, Range 6E, Section 17, Willamette Meridian. Crescent Ranger District, southwest side of Odell Lake off Forest Service Road 5810530. | |||||
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Walker Mountain Communication Site (AT &T/ Walker Range) EA EA |
- Special use management | Completed | Actual: 05/17/2011 | 08/2011 |
Chris Mickle 541-433-3216 cmickle@fs.fed.us |
| Description: To evalute issuance of a communication lease to authorize AT &T Mobility to redevelop an existing communication facility (and partner with an existing and senior leaseholder Walker Range Patrol Association) at the Walker Mountain Comm. Site.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=35344 |
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| Location: UNIT - Crescent Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T 26S, R 8E, Section 24, Willamette Meridian. Klamath County, Oregon. At the Communication Site atop Walker Mountain, 18 miles south of Crescent Ranger District Office, Klamath County, OR. | |||||
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Deschutes National Forest, Sisters Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
| Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Eyerley Road Decommissioning Project EA *NEW LISTING* |
- Road management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 06/23/2011 Est. 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 08/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 |
07/2012 |
Julie York 541-549-7709, 410-1307 (cell) jsyork@fs.fed.us |
| Description: About 38 miles of road would be decommissioned to protect resource values and reduce road maintenance costs.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36206 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T11S, T12S R10E. The project area is located about 20 miles north of Sisters, Oregon. | |||||
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Meadow Lakes Restoration and Travel Access Project EA |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Rod Bonacker 541-549-7729 rbonacker@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would restore recreation-related impacts to riparian vegetation, fish and wildlife habitat, water qaulity, and the Santiam Wagon Road in the Meadow Lakes Basin area. The project would also provide for managed OHV use in the area. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Jefferson. LEGAL - T13S R08E sections 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33; T14S R08E sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. The 8,000 acre proejct area is located west of Sisters, Oregon along the east side of the Cascade Crest. | |||||
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Metolius River Trails Improvement Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 04/15/2008 |
Expected:08/2011 |
09/2011 |
Michael Keown (541) 549-7735 mkeown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project will restore about 61 trail sites and replace bridges along the Metolius River. Sites adjacent to the river are bleeding sediment and affecting fish habitat. The log bridges are old and need to be replaced to protect public safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=36157 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T12S, R09E. Sites are located along the Wild and Scenic Metolius River, about 15 miles NW of Sisters, Oregon. | |||||
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Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington Wilderness Trails Decommissioning Project CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Recreation management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2011 |
Expected:09/2011 | 07/2012 |
Jonathan Erickson 541-383-4000 jonathanerickson@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would decommission about 19 miles of wilderness trails. Trails recieve little use and are very low on the trail maintenance priority list. Trail loop opportunities and wilderness access would still be maintained in the wilderenss areas. | |||||
| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T12S, R08E, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, 29; T11S, R09E, sections 25, 29, 30. Trails are located on the Sisters RD in the Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Washington Wilderness areas. | |||||
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Popper Vegetation Management Project EIS |
- Forest products - Fuels management - Watershed management |
In Progress: NOI in Federal Register 01/04/2011 Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 08/2011 |
Expected:04/2012 |
07/2012 |
Michael Keown 541-549-7735 mkeown@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would provide for forest health, reintroduce fire in fire dependent ecosystems, contribute wood products to the local and regional economy, and provide for public health and safety. A large portion of the area is Wildland Urban Interface.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=31134 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T16S R09E; T17S R09E. The proejct area is located south of Sisters, Oregon and includes the highly popular Three Creeks Lake recreation area. | |||||
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Whychus Portal EA |
- Recreation management - Heritage resource management |
In Progress: 215 Comment Period Legal Notice 03/25/2011 |
Expected:07/2011 |
10/2011 |
Maret Pajutee 541-549-7727. mpajutee@fs.fed.us |
| Description: The project would provide managed access to the Whychus Wild and Scenic River, restore impacted areas, and provide education about low impact recreation practices and area ecology.
Web Link: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/project_content.php?project=32781 |
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| Location: UNIT - Sisters Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes. LEGAL - T15S, R10E sections 29, 30, 31, 32; T16S, R09E section 1; T15S R09E section 36. The project area is located southwest of Sisters, Oregon. | |||||
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