Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) |
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. | |||||
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) : - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest, Zigzag Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) | |||||
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) |
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Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
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Regional Aquatic Restoration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 10/12/2018 |
Expected:07/2019 |
07/2019 |
James Capurso 503-808-2847 jcapurso@fs.fed.us |
Description: The USFS is proposing a suite of aquatic restoration activities for Region 6 to address ongoing needs, all of which have completed consultation, including activities such as fish passage restoration, wood placement, and other restoration activities.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53001 |
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Location: UNIT - R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units. STATE - Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman, Yakima, Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project will span all national forests in Region 6. | |||||
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Mt. Hood National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Mt. Hood Wild and Scenic Rivers Planning EA |
- Land management planning - Recreation management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management |
Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 07/2019 |
Expected:08/2022 | 09/2022 |
Jennie O'Connor Card 406-522-2537 jennieoconnorcard@fs.fed.us |
Description: A comprehensive river management plan (CRMP) is being prepared to provide for protection of river values on nine rivers. For more information go to: https://usfs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=ec5617f0bd47473e8893aa41eb12ff3e
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54674 |
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Location: UNIT - Mt. Hood National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas, Hood River, Multnomah, Wasco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Collawash River, Eagle Creek, East Fork Hood River, Fifteenmile Creek, Fish Creek, Middle Fork Hood River, South Fork Clackamas River, South Fork Roaring River, and Zigzag River. | |||||
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Mt. Hood National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) |
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region | ||||
Project Name | Project Purpose | Planning Status | Decision | Expected Implementation | Project Contact |
Clackamas C800 Communication Facilities EA *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/08/2019 |
Expected:07/2019 |
08/2019 |
MaryEllen Fitzgerald 503-622-3191ext 625 mfitzgerald@fs.fed.us |
Description: Four radio towers would be installed to enhance emergency communications in Clackamas County.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53749 |
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Location: UNIT - Clackamas River Ranger District, Zigzag Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tom, Dick and Harry Mt., Whale Head, Oak Grove Butte, Unnamed Hill Top. | |||||
Government Camp - Cooper Spur Land Exchange EIS |
- Land ownership management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Michelle Lombardo 503-668-1796 mlombardo@fs.fed.us |
Description: The Forest Service would convey approximately 110 acres of property near Government Camp and acquire about 765 acres of private land near Cooper Spur. This land exchange was mandated by Congress in the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33072 |
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Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District, Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas, Hood River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Government Camp, Oregon, and Cooper Spur area, Oregon. | |||||
Volcanic Monitoring Stations in the Mt. Hood Wilderness EA *UPDATED* |
- Special use management - Research and Development |
In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 03/15/2019 |
Expected:07/2019 |
09/2019 |
MaryEllen Fitzgerald 503-668-1429 mfitzgerald@fs.fed.us |
Description: Four monitoring stations would be installed in Mt. Hood Wilderness. They would be assembled and maintained by U.S. Geological Survey. The data would assess volcanic activity and assist in communications regarding volcanic hazards and public safety.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46254 |
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Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District, Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas, Hood River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Hood Wilderness. | |||||
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Mt. Hood National Forest, Barlow 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 |
Dog River Pipeline Replacement EA *UPDATED* |
- Special use management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 11/10/2018 |
Expected:03/2020 |
06/2020 |
Michelle Lombardo 503-668-1796 mlombardo@fs.fed.us |
Description: The existing Dog River pipeline, which is an important component of The Dalles' public drinking water supply, is deteriorating, leaking from tree damage, and exhibiting corrosion. This project proposes to replace the existing pipeline.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=34721 |
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Location: UNIT - Barlow Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River, Wasco. LEGAL - T2S, R10E, Sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 11. The Dog River pipeline conveys water from the Dog River diversion dam to the south fork of Mill Creek. | |||||
Road 44 Tree Removal CE *NEW LISTING* |
- Forest products - Fuels management |
In Progress: Scoping Start 03/01/2019 |
Expected:05/2019 |
06/2019 |
Ashley Popham 541-352-1255 apopham@fs.fed.us |
Description: This project proposes to remove dead standing and live trees in two areas along National Forest System Road 44. Approximately 90 acres would be treated to increase area resiliency against large scale mortality events, while providing forest products.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55544 |
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Location: UNIT - Barlow Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River. LEGAL - T02S R10E Sections 10, 11, 13, 14. Barlow Ranger District, along the National Forest System Road 44, from approximately Cook's Meadow to the Bottle Prairie area. | |||||
Rocky Restoration Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management |
Completed | Actual: 02/19/2019 | 05/2019 |
Casey Gatz 541-575-3031 cgatz@fs.fed.us |
Description: The Rocky Restoration Project looks to improve the health and vigor of forested stands, and improve conditions for wildlife and aquatic resources, while reducing the risk of human-caused fires on nonfederal lands.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48037 |
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Location: UNIT - Barlow Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Wasco. LEGAL - T.03S R.10E Section 35,36, T.03S R.11E Section 35,36, T.03S R.12E Section 31, T.04S R.10E Section 1-3,10-15,T.04S R.11E Section 1-23, T.04S R.12E Section 6. Rocky Restoration Project is located approximately 20 miles south of The Dalles, and just west of the community of Sportsman Park and the Rock Creek Reservoir. | |||||
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Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas River 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 |
North Clack Integrated Resource Project EA *UPDATED* |
- Recreation management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Road management |
In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 03/15/2019 |
Expected:07/2019 |
08/2019 |
James Roden 541-383-4770 comments-pacificnorthwest-mthood-clackamasriver@fs.fed.us |
Description: Vegetation management and other related projects in the North Clackamas area of the Clackamas River Ranger District.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50475 |
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Location: UNIT - Clackamas River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Clackamas watershed. Roads 4610, 4611, 4612, 4613 and their tributaries. | |||||
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Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River 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 |
Clear Branch Dam Improvements EA |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management - Special use management |
On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Casey Gatz 541-575-3031 cgatz@fs.fed.us |
Description: This project looks to conduct dam-specific improvements as well as fisheries related improvements to support local anadromous fisheries.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49138 |
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Location: UNIT - Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Laurance Lake is the reservoir constructed in 1968 by the installation of Clear Branch Dam. The project will impact the dam, reservoir, and pipes below the outlet. | |||||
Waucoma Huckleberry Enhancement EA *UPDATED* |
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) |
In Progress: Scoping Start 07/19/2018 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 08/2019 |
Expected:01/2020 |
06/2020 |
Amber Sprinkle 503-630-8812 adsprinkle@fs.fed.us |
Description: This project proposes to improve huckleberry understory across the planning area to provide for functioning stand conditions over time that would favor long-term huckleberry production and growth.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=54341 |
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Location: UNIT - Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River. LEGAL - T 2 N, R 8 E, Sections 25 and 36;%uF0B7T 2 N, R 9 E, Section 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, and 28-33;%uF0B7T 1 N, R 8 E, Section 1, 2, 11, & 12; and T 1 N, R 9 E, Section 4. The planning area is on the Mt. Hood National Forest, Hood River Ranger District. This area is bordered by the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, and private land. | |||||
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Mt. Hood National Forest, Zigzag 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 |
Bull Run Lake Special Use Permit Renewal CE *UPDATED* |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Amber Sprinkle 503-630-8812 adsprinkle@fs.fed.us |
Description: The Mt. Hood National Forest proposes to reissue the City of Portland's special use authorization for the operation, management and maintenance of the Bull Run Lake dam and reservoir for a new term of thirty years.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52664 |
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Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit on the Mt. Hood National Forest. | |||||
Bull Run Land Exchange EA *UPDATED* |
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Land ownership management |
Completed | Actual: 03/20/2019 | 05/2019 |
Leanne Veldhuis 503-622-2030 lveldhuis@fs.fed.us |
Description: The Mt. Hood National Forest would convey 2,890 acres of land to the City of Portland, and acquire 2,200 acres of city land, all in the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33120 |
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Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas, Multnomah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Bull Run Watershed Management Unit. | |||||
Mazama Lodge Parking Area Expansion EA |
- Special use management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Leanne Veldhuis 503-622-2030 lveldhuis@fs.fed.us |
Description: The Mazamas are proposing to expand an existing 3-4 stall parking area located south of the Mazama Lodge on NFSR 2600530 into approximately 66 parking stalls and one bus pull-out, to mitigate a long-standing visitor safety issue.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=45241 |
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Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - T 3 S, R 8 1/2 E, Sec 24, WM. The proposed project area is located on National Forest System Road (NFSR) 2600530, just north of US Highway 26 and Oregon Highway 173. | |||||
Troutdale Air Tanker Base Conveyance CE |
- Land ownership management | On Hold | N/A | N/A |
Gianna Vaccaro 208-265-6625 gvaccaro@fs.fed.us |
Description: The area contains approximately 9.65 acres and is located at 503 NW Graham Road, City of Troutdale, Oregon. The property consists of two buildings and taxiway. The Troutdale Air Tanker Base is currently closed to all air tanker operations. | |||||
Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Multnomah. LEGAL - T. 1 N., R. 3 E., Sections 23 and 24,Portion of Lewis Marr Donation Land Claim No. 45. . Troutdale airport. | |||||
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