Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2019 to 12/31/2019 Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Regionwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Region) Regional Aquatic Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:11/2019 11/2019 James Capurso Project - Watershed management Objection Period Legal Notice 503-808-2847 EA 07/13/2019 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 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.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Cascade Locks Multi Use Trail - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lorelei Haukness System 541-308-1703 EA [email protected] Description: Proposal to develop a environmentally sustainable multiple use trail system. Proposal would add 12 to 15 miles of new trail to an already existing system. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40896 Location: UNIT - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Vicinity of Cascde Locks and Wyeth Oregon.
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Eagle Creek Trail Bridge - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:06/2019 08/2019 Stan Hinatsu Replacement & Water System - Facility management Est. Scoping Start 05/2019 541-308-1708 Repair [email protected] CE Description: Modify the existing potable water system to serve both the Eagle Creek Rec. Site and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Cascade Fish Hatchery with separate water supply lines. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43464 Location: UNIT - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River, Multnomah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Eagle Creek Recreation Site. Herman Creek Horse Camp - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Lorelei Haukness Safety and Vegetation - Vegetation management Scoping Start 05/31/2019 907-228-4102 Treatment (other than forest products) [email protected] CE - Facility management Description: Herman Creek Horse Camp was closed in 2014 because of concerns about laminated root rot and public safety. The proposed action would remove infected and potentially infected trees and revegetate the treated area with resistant, native tree species. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56142 Location: UNIT - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River. LEGAL - T2N, R8E, SECTION 4. WM. Herman Creek Horse Camp is located in Hood River County near Cascade Locks. The camp provides access to the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and other area trails. Klickitat River Mile 1 Recreation - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2019 05/2019 Jonathan Erickson Management Scoping Start 06/02/2017 541-308-1729 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 11/2018 d.us Description: Improve management of recreation and natural resources on National Forest System lands along the Wild and Scenic Klickitat River at river mile one, within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51221 Location: UNIT - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit. STATE - Washington. COUNTY - Klickitat. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is one mile north of the community of Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Wahclella Trailhead Vault Toilet - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Lorelei Haukness EA - Facility management 907-228-4102 [email protected] Description: Proposal to construct a permanent double vault toilet facility at the Wahclella Falls Trailhead. The project would improve visitor services and address impacts from improper waste disposal at this site. The site is currently served by porta-potties. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51214 Location: UNIT - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Unit. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Multnomah. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Wahclella Falls Trailhead is located near Cascade Locks, in Oregon State, Multnomah County, T2N, R7E, Section 28.
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This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
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