Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 04/01/2018 to 06/30/2018 Willamette National Forest 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:09/2018 09/2018 James Capurso Project - Watershed management Scoping Start 12/11/2017 503-808-2847 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] Notice 05/2018 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: https:/data.ecosystem-management.org/nepaweb/nepa_project_exp.php?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.
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Central Cascades Wilderness - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 05/2019 Beth Peer Strategies 2017 Scoping Start 06/01/2017 541-383-4761 EA Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* Notice 04/2018 Description: The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests are considering visitor use management strategies for five wilderness areas in the central Cascades in order to reduce resource impacts and negative effects to wilderness character due to high use. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50578 Location: UNIT - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Sisters Ranger District, Middle Fork Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath, Lane, Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project addresses five Central Cascades Wildernesses. Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, Waldo Lake, and Diamond Peak.
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Willamette National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Willamette Fire Danger Tree - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Suzanne Schindler Reduction Project Scoping Start 11/27/2017 541-225-6436 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Provide for long-term public and employee safety by reducing danger trees along roads. About 83 miles of road or 3,600 acres have some level of fire-killed trees that are next to an open road, resulting from the 2017 fires. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52910 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District, Detroit Ranger District, McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Lane, Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. For roads on Detroit, McKenzie River and Middle Fork Ranger District's within 2017 Jones, Whitewater, Avenue, Little Devil, Separation, Staley, and Tumblebug 2 fires.
Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2017 Young Stand Density - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 08/2018 Sue Crowder Management (other than forest products) Scoping Start 04/07/2017 503-854-4364 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reduce stocking on approximately 4800 acres, district wide, in overstocked stands less than 40 years old by thinning. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51338 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. District wide. 2017-2018 North Santiam - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Dave Klug Subsoiling Scoping Start 03/30/2017 503-854-4216 CE [email protected] Description: This project proposes to improve soil productivity and infiltration and would increase vegetative ground cover on soils compacted by legacy ground-based harvesting in three timber sale areas in the North Santiam Watershed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51345 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. JoJo Thin Units 33a, 35, 35b, 35h, 35j & 46: T.10S., R.07E, Sec. 30, 33, Sand Thin Unit T.11S., R.07E, Sec. 30, Downing ReOffer Units 2 & 41 T.11S., R.07E, Sec. 33.
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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2018-2022 Detroit Lake Fish - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Cancelled N/A N/A Darrin Neff Structures 503-854-4219 CE [email protected] Description: This project restores hiding cover at depths where salmonids have been found by ODF&W and USGS fish surveys to frequent. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51348 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Reservoir T.10 S., R.05 E., Sections 1, 10, 15, 18, 19; T.10 S., R.06 E., Section 7. Bethel Round Butte Fiber Optic - Special use management In Progress: Expected:09/2018 04/2019 Lynise Medley Installation Project Scoping Start 07/19/2017 503-854-4228 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Portland General Electric Company proposes to install ADSS fiber optic cable on the existing Bethel Round Butte transmission line on Willamette, Ochoco and Mt. Hood forest lands. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Jefferson, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Ranger District, Willamette National Forest; Clackamas Ranger District, Mt. Hood National Forest; Ochoco National Forest . Camp Pioneer Parking Lot - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 07/2018 Penny Keen Outhouse Scoping Start 09/08/2016 503-854-4202 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Camp Pioneer is requesting authorization to install an vault for an outhouse next to the parking lot. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48963 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Pioneer.
City of Detroit Water System - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Penny Keen Update 503-854-4202 CE [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=34398 Location: 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 Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Communication Site Lease - Special use management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 06/2018 Penny Keen Renewal Scoping Start 05/15/2017 503-854-4202 CE [email protected] Description: AT&T and American Tower Communication Leases at Hall Ridge will expire in 12/31/2017. This will be a renewal of an existing Communication Lease with no new ground disturbance for a new term of 20 years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49674 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Hall Ridge Communication Site is located in T9S, R5E, SECTION 8. Dry Beard - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:03/2019 06/2019 Lynise Medley EA - Road management Est. Scoping Start 03/2018 503-854-4228 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Project will commercially thin approximately 1350 acres of second growth forest in the Headwaters North Santiam Watershed. Road density and travel management will also be analyzed. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located south of the North Santiam River, east of Detroit Lake and north of FS Road 10 in the Headwaters North Santiam Watershed. Hwy 46 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Lynise Medley EIS - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 503-854-4228 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products 03/09/2018 - 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.usda.gov/project/?project=47109 Location: 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 Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Jeff Bridge Fish Drop Closure - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Darrin Neff CE 503-854-4219 [email protected] Description: A no-camping restriction is needed at the Jeff Bridge Fish Drop site on Road 4685. The site is currently being developed for dropping federally-listed, spring chinook spawners in the North Fork Breitenbush River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51340 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Breitenbush Watershed, T.09S., R.07E., Sec. 21, NE1/4. Mackey Creek - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:03/2019 05/2019 Mark Leis CE Est. Scoping Start 09/2018 208-382-7400 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project would commercially thin 38 acres between Hwy 22 and Detroit Lake to improve stand health and improve motorist safety along Hwy 22. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51346 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 10 S., R. 6 E., Section 7, T. 10 S., R. 5 E., Section 12, Upper North Santiam River Watershed. Marion Creek III Stream - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:02/2019 07/2019 Darrin Neff Restoration Scoping Start 03/30/2017 503-854-4219 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This restoration project would improve habitat for native rainbow and cutthroat trout along 0.8 miles of lower Marion Creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51347 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 11 S, R 07 E, Section 22: Marion Creek restoration reach, Marion Forks Fish Hatchery Intake to the Fork Thin TSA boundary. McCoy Thinning Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:06/2018 08/2018 Sue Crowder CE Scoping Start 04/08/2016 503-854-4204 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project would improve forest health by decreasing competition, releasing the canopy, stimulating tree and ground vegetation growth rates, and reducing fuel loading in over stocked stands. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48968 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 10 S., R. 6 E., Sec 13; T. 10 S., R. 7 E., Sec 18; Headwaters North Santiam River Watershed.
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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Minto Creek Wood Placement - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 03/14/2018 07/2018 Jamie Sheahan Alonso CE (503) 854-4217 [email protected]. *UPDATED* us Description: This project proposes to restore the large wood component in 0.4 miles of Minto Creek with approximately 10 stream structures and to add 3 structures in 0.1 mile of a side channel and floodplain on the North Santiam River. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51349 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Minto Creek, Upper North Santiam Watershed, T.11S., R.07E., Sec. 10, SW1/4. Oregon Parks and Recreation - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:01/2019 01/2019 Penny Keen Department Special Use Permit Est. Scoping Start 06/2018 503-854-4202 Renewal [email protected] CE Description: Renewal of Detroit Lake State Park and Mongold Day Use Area special use permits. Special use permit will be for *NEW LISTING* a term of 30 years. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Lake State Park and the Mongold Day Use Area on Hwy 22 along Detroit Lake. Straight Creek AOP - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2019 Darrin Neff CE Scoping Start 03/30/2017 503-854-4219 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replace the culvert barrier on FS road 1164 at Straight Creek with an open-bottom arch, the bottom to be restored to a stream bed with a natural gradient in order to allow for aquatic organisms at all life stages to cross under the road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51351 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. AOP site - Culvert on Road 1164, MP 2.3, crossing Straight Creek. Waste site %u2013 Straight Creek Rock Pit on Road 11, MP 2.9. .
Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2018 TSI pruning - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:03/2018 04/2018 Autumn Metz CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 02/28/2018 541-822-7223 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Pruning of limbs to 12' or 1/2 tree height, 70 to 110 TPA at an average spacing of 25'x25'. Species to be pruned; Douglas-fir, western hemlock, western white pine, grand fir, noble fir and western redcedar. This will take place on one 30 acre unit. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53536 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T16S R6E Sections 11 & 12. The project will take place on a 30 acre unit on the 2655 road. Big Lake West Campground - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Dave Sanders Improvement Project 541-822-7234 CE [email protected] Description: improve public safety by widening the turning radius of the campground access road at the turn around loop and to provide parking slots that are located off of the existing drivable portion of the access road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51234 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Big Lake Campground, Willamette National Forest. Blue Pool Parking Lot - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:12/2018 05/2019 Dean Schlichting EA Scoping Start 03/13/2018 541-822 7214 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2018 d.us Description: Build a parking lot and overflow parking at the Blue Pool Trailhead on the McKenzie River trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53543 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Blue Pool Trail Head on the 655 road 1/2 mile north of Hwy 126. The legal description for the project area is: T15S, R6E Section 1, Willamette Meridian, Linn County, Oregon.
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region DS Danger Tree Removal (DTR) - Forest products Completed Actual: 01/17/2018 01/2018 Shadie Nimer CE - Road management 541-822-7271 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to remove approximately 30 dead and dying danger trees that have the potential to fall into Forest roads 2600296, 2600560 and 2600610, powerlines, and adjacent private structures. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53015 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R06E, Sections 1 & 17. The proposed project area is located off Forest roads 2600296, 2600560, and 2600610. Hwy 126 Crossing Snowmobile - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Edward Cross Trail Widening Scoping Start 03/03/2017 541-822-7231 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: To widen the 301 snowmobile trail. The Mount Jefferson Snowmobile Club is interested in crossing the highway and grooming established snowmobile trails north of Highway 126. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51241 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T13S,R7E, Sec. 32, Across Highway 126 from 2676 Road. Knoll Thin - Forest products Completed Actual: 01/17/2018 02/2018 Shadie Nimer CE 541-822-7271 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 66 acres in a stand that is 80-120 years old. Treatments would include 62 acres of commercial thinning, 4 acres gaps, and a 15 acre area that would be left unharvested as a skip. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50754 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T15S, R6E, Sections 14 & 23. Access to project areas from Forest roads 2654, 2655, and 2655616.
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Lower South Fork McKenzie - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:04/2018 05/2018 Kate Meyer River Floodplain Enhancement - Vegetation management Objection Period Legal Notice 541-822-7230 EA (other than forest products) 03/07/2018 [email protected] *UPDATED* - 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.usda.gov/project/?project=43959 Location: 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. Macduff Summit Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Edward Cross CE Scoping Start 03/03/2017 541-822-7231 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This scoping initiates a project to construct a small reroute on the O'Leary Mountain Trail (Tr. No. 3321) which will allow people to access the summit of the mountain on a hardened surface. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51243 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Summit of Macduff Mountain. Olallie Mountain Reroute - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 06/2018 Edward Cross CE Scoping Start 03/03/2017 541-822-7231 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: A project to reroute approximately a mile of the Olallie Mountain Trail (Tr. No. 4100). The Olallie Mountain Trail is a Class 3 Pack and Saddle trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51244 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Ollalie Mountain Trail, T18S, R6E, Sec 2 & 3.
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Park Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Shadie Nimer CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/05/2018 541-822-7271 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) - Fuels management Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 85 acres in a stand that is 110 years old. Treatments would include 58 acres of commercial thinning, 6 acres of gaps, and 21 acres of skips that would be left unharvested. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53310 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R4E, Sections 21 & 22. Access project from Forest roads 1500102 and 1500104. Prescribed Fire in Wilderness: - Fuels management On Hold N/A N/A Matt Peterson Scott Mountain 541-225-6421 EA [email protected] 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/project/?project=43527 Location: 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. Quartz - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2018 10/2018 Dean Schlichting EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 10/12/2017 541-496-4145 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public Notice 04/2018 d.us Description: The project area is located on Forest Road 2618. The project area is approximately 27,090 acres. Treatments are proposed on approximately 1337 acres within the project area. All treatments are in previously managed stands under 80 years of age. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52566 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R4E Sections 1- 6, 9-15 and 22-24; T18S, R5E Sections 7,7,18 and 19; and T17S, R5E Section 31 Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon. The Quartz Project is located on the McKenzie River Ranger District within the Quartz creek subwatershed (6th field) of the McKenzie River.
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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Recreation Residences - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 04/2018 Denise Mercer Improvements 2018 Scoping Start 02/23/2018 541-822-7224 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to authorize owners of Recreation Residence cabins in the Delta A and B Tracts to make improvements incidental to owning these cabins. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53517 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three miles west of McKenzie Bridge Oregon on King Road. Santiam Lodge Restore Permit - Special use management Completed Actual: 12/21/2017 04/2018 Denise Mercer CE 541-822-7224 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: a Special Use Permit be issued for the purpose of restoring the historic Santiam Pass Ski Lodge and the grounds surrounding. The Lodge is located near the 80 mile marker on Us Highway 20, 17 miles west of Sisters, OR Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52702 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.13 S., R.7.5 E., Section 23, Willamette Meridian The Lodge is located near the 80 mile marker on Us Highway 20, 17 miles west of Sisters, OR ( 44¿25'19.74" N 121¿51'55.11" W. ). Three Sisters Wildfire Risk - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Dennis Rogers Reduction Treatment Scoping Start 03/03/2017 541-822-7247 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This treatment aims to provide pre-established strategic suppression/containment opportunities for wildfires burning within and adjacent to the Three Sisters Wilderness Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51233 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South end of McKenzie River road.
Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Bear Mountain Restoration - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:09/2017 10/2017 Molly Juillerat CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 06/07/2017 541-782-5350 (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: These meadows were identified as needing restoration to prevent the loss of high elevation meadows. The meadows total 200 acres and are being encroached upon by conifers. Conifer 11%u201D dbh or less would be cut, piled and burned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51783 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T23S and T24S, R5E, Section 33, 4 and 5. Approximately six miles west of Diamond Peak. Carpet Hill Rock Quarry - Road management Completed Actual: 03/08/2018 06/2018 Katie Isacksen Development 541-782-5355 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Middle Fork Ranger District currently needs a steady supply of crushed rock for ongoing and upcoming road maintenance and projects. Formerly called the FY 16 Rock Crushing Project. Name was changed due to only one rock quarry being developed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49593 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R2E, Sec 10 and T21S, R2E, Sec 23. One site is located approximately 4 miles south, southwest and the other is 10 miles north, northwest from Westfir Oregon. Huckleberry Mountain Seismic - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/25/2018 05/2018 Brian McGinley Station - USGS 541-367-9234 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Renew a long-term (10 year) lands special use permit for seismic installation on forest, and updating the site with more modern equipment at a new location close to existing installation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51784 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R4E, sec10 NWSE. Approximately eight miles north/northeast of Oakridge, OR on Huckleberry Mountain.
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Lowell Country Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:07/2019 08/2019 Katie Isacksen EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/27/2017 541-782-5355 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public - Watershed management Notice 10/2018 - Road management Description: This project proposes to thin ~17,000 acres of managed stands under 80 years of age to improve stand growth and vigor and to produce a sustainable supply of forest products - as well as maintain, store and/or decommission ~650 miles of road. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52868 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located in the 123,000 acre Fall Creek fifth-field watershed, on the western edge of the Middle Fork Ranger District, Township 17 %u2013 20S and Range 2 - 4E of the Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon. ODOT Highway 58 Screening - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/25/2018 04/2018 Brian McGinley Project MP 54.5 541-367-9234 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: ODOT needs to control the amount of loose rock that falls down onto the highway by hanging chain link fencing on the rock face. Prior to placing the fencing, equipment will be used to scrape the face of the rock slope to break free loose material. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51785 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T22S, R5E, S25. Approximately 20 miles east of Oakridge, OR on Highway 58. Slick Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:04/2018 07/2018 John Poet CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 06/07/2017 541-937-2129 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Description: This project proposes to thin densely stocked stand ranging in age from 44 to 59 years old that is composed of stands originally clear-cut from the 1950s through 1970s. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51786 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R2E, Section 16 and 21. Approximately 13 miles north/northeast of Lowell, OR.
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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Trail and Structure Repair - Recreation management Completed Actual: 02/15/2018 05/2018 Kevin Rowell CE 541-782-5305 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: There are three sites where a reroute: Dead Mountain Trail (3566), and two bridge repairs: Lawler Trail (3473)and Tire Mountain Trail (3485)would occur. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51787 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T21S, R3E, Section 2 (Dead Mountain), T20, R2, Section 19 (Lawler), and T20, R2, Section 10 (Tire Mountain). USGS /ACOE Stream Gauging - Special use management Completed Actual: 01/25/2018 04/2018 Brian McGinley Station 541-367-9234 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The U.S. Geological Services would like to relocate an existing gauging station upstream of a split channel to increase the accuracy of flow measurements. The gauging station is being used to calculate flow levels coming into Hills Creek Reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51788 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T23S, R3E, Section 9. Approximately 11 miles south of Oakridge, OR. Upper Little Fall Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:07/2018 08/2018 Katie Isacksen EA - Vegetation management Objection Period Legal Notice 541-782-5355 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) 03/12/2018 - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: The Middle Fork Ranger District proposes density management on ~1720 acres of young plantations in the Little Fall Creek subwatershed. The project would include reconstruction of existing roads, hazardous fuel treatments, and noxious weed treatment Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43203 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S, R1E, Sections 4- 7,9,17,18, 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.
Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 2017 Young Stand Density - Vegetation management Completed Actual: 12/14/2017 05/2018 Lindsay Anderson Management (other than forest products) 541-367-3485 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project reduces the stocking levels of young stands, in turn, improving forest health, tree growth and huckleberry habitat, reducing fuel loads, and providing forage and habitat for wildlife. The project area includes approximately 4,700 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50990 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located across the district except for designated wilderness areas. Calapooia - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:04/2019 06/2019 Joan Schmidgall EA - Vegetation management Est. Scoping Start 04/2018 541-367-3809 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* (other than forest products) - Road management s Description: Contribute a sustainable supply of timber to local communities, promote health, vigor and resilience in timber stands younger than 80 years old and identify a minimum road system in the Calapooia watershed. Treatments are proposed for ~843 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53520 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - The legal description of the area is T15S, R4E, Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33 and T16S, R4E, Section 6. The project boundary encompasses approximately 6,700 acres in the Calapooia River watershed located roughly 30 miles to the southeast of Sweet Home, Oregon. Calapooia Steelhead Habitat - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Developing Proposal Expected:08/2018 06/2019 Lance Gatchell Enhancement - Watershed management Est. Scoping Start 03/2018 541-367-3628 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The project will increase stream resilience, hydrologic function and improve spawning, rearing, and forage habitat for Upper Willamette Winter Steelhead in the upper Calapooia River.~30 trees will be tipped or fallen into the stream. Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Calapooia River beginning at the Forest boundary for ~1 mile upstream.
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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Highway 20 Sunken Grade - Special use management Completed Actual: 10/12/2017 06/2018 Joan Schmidgall Project 541-367-3809 CE [email protected] s *UPDATED* Description: Federal Highways will be installing a series of pipes and drains to stabilize the hillside above a section of US Highway 20 that has been sinking for the past several years. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50619 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T. 13 S., R. 5 E., Sections 29 and 32. The project site is located approximately 30 miles east of Sweet Home on US Highway 20. Menagerie Seasonal Closure - Regulations, Directives, On Hold N/A N/A Joan Schmidgall Boundary Change for Species Orders 541-367-3809 Protection - Recreation management [email protected] CE - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants s Description: Proposed change to existing seasonal closure boundary to provide species protection during the critical nesting and fledging period. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=38620 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T13S, R4E, Sections. 14, 15, 22 and 23. Menagerie Wilderness. ODOT Right of Way - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 08/2017 Penny Keen CE Scoping Start 06/01/2016 503-854-4202 [email protected] Description: Granting right-of-way to ODOT for Sheep Creek bridge replacement on highway 20. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46426 Location: 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. Smith Prairie Meadow - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Sonja Weber Maintenance 541-225-6449 CE [email protected] 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.usda.gov/project/?project=36704 Location: 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.
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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Sweet Home RD Admin/Rec CE - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:06/2017 07/2017 Christopher Donaldson CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/06/2015 503-854-3892 (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: This project proposes to thin understory brush and trees less than or equal to 7 inches dbh to increase the defensible space around district infrastructure. Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 13 S, R 4 E, sec 26, 31, 32, 33, 35. T 12 S, R 4 E Sec 34. T 14 S, R 4 E, sec 5 and 10. Trout Creek - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:06/2018 10/2018 Joan Schmidgall EIS - Forest products DEIS NOA in Federal Register 541-367-3809 - Vegetation management 12/29/2017 [email protected] (other than forest products) Est. FEIS NOA in Federal s - Fuels management Register 06/2018 Description: Managed and fire-origin stands: Promote health, vigor, diversity and complexity, mimic mixed-severity fire, improve hardwood habitat, provide forest products on ~1,670 acres. Generate revenue to improve existing roads, decommission roads, treat fuels Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?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 to the north and south of Highway 20.
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