Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 Willamette National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication

Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 01/01/2017 to 03/31/2017 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, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide) Central Cascades Wilderness - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:07/2018 07/2019 Beth Peer Strategies 2017 Est. Scoping Start 04/2017 541-383-4761 EA [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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 caused by increasing recreation 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.

Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Camp Pioneer Parking Lot - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 06/2017 Penny Keen Outhouse - Special area management Scoping Start 09/08/2016 503-854-4202 CE - Watershed management [email protected] *UPDATED* - Special use management - Facility management Description: Camp Pioneer is requesting authorization to install an vault for an outhouse next to the parking lot.

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Camp Pioneer.

City of Detroit Water System - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 02/2017 Penny Keen Update Scoping Start 04/04/2011 503-854-4202 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 10/2017 Penny Keen Renewal Est. Scoping Start 02/2017 503-854-4202 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* 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 10 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. Hwy 46 - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:05/2018 08/2018 Lynise Medley EIS - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants NOI in Federal Register 503-854-4228 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Forest products 03/09/2016 - Vegetation management Est. DEIS NOA in Federal (other than forest products) Register 06/2017 - 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. McCoy Thinning Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2017 06/2017 Sue Crowder CE - Forest products 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 Pacific Crest Trail #2000 Minto - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 06/2017 Brandon Haraughty Pass Vicinity Reroute Scoping Start 09/02/2016 503-854-4222 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Construction of one new trail section including brush work, log cutting, tree removal and tread surface construction Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48988 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T12S R8E Sec. 17. Pacific Crest Trail #2000 Park - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 07/2017 Brandon Haraughty Ridge Vicinity Reroutes Scoping Start 09/02/2016 503-854-4222 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Construction of ten new trail sections including brush work, log cutting, tree removal and tread surface construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48987 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T9S R8E Secs. 26,35, T10S R8E Secs. 2, 11, Breitenbush Watershed. Pacific Crest Trail #2000 Three - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 06/2017 Brandon Haraughty Finger Jack Vicinity Reroute Scoping Start 09/02/2016 503-854-4222 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Reroute a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail to reduce resource damage. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48985 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pacific Crest Trail. T13S R7.5E Sec. 13. Pigeon Prairie Meadow - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:03/2017 05/2017 Daryl Whitmore Enhancement Scoping Start 04/08/2016 503-854-4225 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Meadow enhancement of the Pigeon Prairie meadow complex, on approximately 41 acres. Activities include removal of encroaching conifers and fuels treatments as appropriate. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48967 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pigeon Prairie Meadow Complex.

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Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Southshore Alcove Aquatic - Watershed management In Progress: Expected:05/2017 09/2017 Dave Klug Planting Scoping Start 03/15/2016 503-854-4216 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Planting wetland plants is intended to stabilize sifting lake sediments in a shallow swimming area in an alcove at the Southshore Campground. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48965 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Adjacent to Southshore campground. Detroit Tribs Watershed, T.10S., R.05E., Sec. 15, NE1/4. Three Pools Alcohol Ban - Recreation management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2017 05/2017 Josh Weathers EA Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 503-854-3226 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Proposal is to ban alcohol use at the Three Pools Day Use Area.

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Three Pools Day Use Area, T. 8 S., R. 4 E., Section 34, North Santiam Watershed. Three Pools Respect the River - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:04/2017 09/2017 Darrin Neff CE - Special area management Scoping Start 03/15/2016 503-854-4219 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Watershed management Description: Multiple dispersed recreation sites would have their footprint decreased and transitioned from drive into to walk in sites. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48962 Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Opal Creek Scenic Area. WHITEWATER CREEK HYDRO - Minerals and Geology Completed Actual: 10/03/2016 10/2016 Lynise Medley CORE DRILL PHASE 2 GEO 503-854-4228 RESOURCE STUDY [email protected] CE Description: Collection of geological information by completing core drills at 6 locations in the Whitewater Hydro project area, *UPDATED* using a back pack drill. This work is proposed by Whitewater Green LLC to support their proposed hydroelectric project. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Whitewater Hydro project proposed intake structure area on Russell Creek. T10S, R7E, SECTIONS 22 THRU 24 AND T10S R8E SECTION 19, 20.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 410 Root Rot Pocket Removal - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Shadie Nimer Project - Vegetation management 541-822-7271 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] Description: The proposed project would remove all Douglas fir trees within a six acre area that has been identified to have extensive root disease. This project would remove alive and dead trees to create a buffer from the adjacent healthy forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49806 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project area is off Forest Service Road 2643410. Cingular-Mt. Hagan Tower - Special use management On Hold N/A N/A Shari Monson Upgrades & - Facility management 541-225-6424 Generator/Propane Tank [email protected] Installation Description: Complete updates needed to upgrade to LTE capacity of existing Cingular/AT&T tower at Mt. Hagen, CE including the removal of 2 existing antennas, placement of 4 new antennas, and installation of a generator and propane tank. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43946 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 35, T. 16S., R.3E. Mt. Hagan, McKenzie River District of the Willamette National Forest. French Pete Creek Crossing - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Edward Cross Repair 541-822-7231 CE [email protected] Description: The proposed project would harden the creek crossing at mile 2.1 of the French Pete Creek Trail (FS Trail 3311) to mitigate erosion. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41528 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R5E, Sec. 3. Mile 2.1 of the French Pete Creek Trail (FS Trail 3311) in the Three Sisters Wilderness.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Green Mountain Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2017 07/2017 Dean Schlichting EIS - Vegetation management DEIS NOA in Federal Register 541-496-4145 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) 06/03/2016 - Watershed management Est. FEIS NOA in Federal d.us Register 01/2017 Description: The Green Mountain Project proposes to commercially harvest on approximately 4,398 acres on the Willamette National Forest near the community of Blue River, Oregon. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40858 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16SR4E s36; T16SR5E s31-32; T17SR4E s01-13; T17SR5E s05-34; T17SR6E s19,30; T18SR4E s01,12; T18SR5E s01-36; T18SR6E s06-36; T18SR7E s31-35; T19SR5E s01-24; T19SR6E s1-36; T19SR7E s02-31; T20SR6E s01. The Green Mountain Project area is located within the Cougar Reservoir, Augusta Creek, Roaring River, and Elk Creek subwatersheds (6th field) of the South Fork McKenzie River Watershed (5th field). Knoll Thin - Forest products Developing Proposal Expected:03/2017 06/2017 Shadie Nimer CE - Fuels management Est. Scoping Start 01/2017 541-822-7271 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* 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. 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. LangDam Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:03/2017 04/2017 Dean Schlichting EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 07/07/2014 541-496-4145 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public Notice 12/2016 d.us Description: The proposed project would commercially thin timber stands up to 120 years of age on approximately 645 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41223 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Section 22-26, 35, & 36, T16S, R4E; Sections 24, 25, & 36, T16S, R4.5E; Sections 19, 20, 27-35, T16S, R5E; and Sections 4 & 5, T17S, R5E. The project area is located around Forest road 1900,1900408, and 1900411; north of Cougar Reservoir.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Look Thin - Forest products In Progress: Expected:01/2017 06/2017 Shadie Nimer CE - Fuels management Scoping Start 11/03/2016 541-822-7271 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 63 acres in a stand that is approximately 40 years old. Treatments would include 58 acres of commercial thinning, 5 acres of gaps, and a 7 acre area that would be left as a skip. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50571 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S, R5E Sections 7 & 18. Forest Roads 1501, 1501218, & 1501230. Lookout Mountain Meadow - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Ruby Seitz Restoration - Vegetation management 541-822-7256 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] - Fuels management Description: The purpose of this project is to restore native meadow habitat by cutting and girdling small diameter trees, and subsequently implementing a prescribed fire across an approximately 347-acre project area. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=43955 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R6E, Sections 31, 32; T16S, R6E, Section 6. Lookout Mountain Meadow. Lost Creek, Tamolitch Valley - Recreation management On Hold N/A N/A Edward Cross and Roaring River Bridge 541-822-7231 Replacements [email protected] CE Description: A project to replace three trail bridges that need replacement. Two bridges are located on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (MRNRT) (Tr. No. 3507). Another bridge crosses Roaring River on the Roaring River Ridge Trail (Tr. No. 3312). Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41530 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T14S,R7E,Sec30 & T16S,R6E,Sec10 & T19S,R5.5E,Sec12. Lost Creek, Tamolitch Valley on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail and Roaring River crossing of the Roaring River Ridge Trail.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Lower Road 19 Hazardous - Fuels management Developing Proposal Expected:05/2017 07/2017 Mei Lantz Fuels Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 541-822-7250 [email protected] CE Description: Hazardous fuels reduction and scotch broom treatment in the 19 *NEW LISTING* Road/410 Road area. The treatment would cover a 520 acre area, broken into 13 units. Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest road 19 and Hwy 126 Junction. Lower South Fork McKenzie - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:12/2017 01/2018 Kate Meyer River Floodplain Enhancement - Vegetation management Scoping Start 11/12/2015 541-822-7230 EA (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public [email protected] *UPDATED* - Watershed management Notice 06/2017 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. NEON Special Use Permit - Research and Development Developing Proposal Expected:02/2017 03/2017 Cheryl Friesen CE Est. Scoping Start 12/2016 541-822-7226 [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Access Trail ~2000%u2019 of construction, including a 7-step cribbed ladder stairway. Installation of Stream monitoring equipment and power source. Eight shallow groundwater monitoring wells are proposed to be installed around the creek. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=50686 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McRae Creek on HJ Andrews Experimental Forest, T15s, R5E, S 13. 15-1506-320-325.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region OHV Trails 22 and 42 Reroute - Recreation management Completed Actual: 12/20/2016 02/2017 Edward Cross Project 541-822-7231 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This proposed project would reroute approximately .5 miles of OHV trails 22 and 42 in the Santiam Pass OHV Area. The work would be done with heavy machinery and the old trails would be decommissioned. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49880 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located in the Santiam Pass OHV Area. Power Plant Bypass Road - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants On Hold N/A N/A Shane Kamrath Realignment - Special use management 541-822-7233 EA - Road management [email protected] Description: Realignment of the existing bypass Forest Service Road 2672690 around the Eugene Water and Electric Board's Carmen power house in order to provide safe and adequate access for construction of the fish passage facilities at trailbridge reservoir. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=41242 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 15 S R 6 E, SEC 1 & 12. Trailbridge Reservoir. Prescribed Fire in Wilderness: - Fuels management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 10/2017 Matt Peterson Scott Mountain Comment Period Public Notice 541-225-6421 EA 08/17/2015 [email protected] *UPDATED* 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.

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Willamette National Forest McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Santiam Transplant Removal - Forest products Completed Actual: 10/19/2016 10/2016 Shadie Nimer Project 541-822-7271 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The proposed project would allow the removal of conifer species less than 6.9 inches in diameter and under 10 feet tall. The conifers would be removed using hand tools along existing roadways and approved by permit for personal use only. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=49879 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project area is located in the Santiam Pass area. Tamolitch Pools Bike Bypass - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 05/2017 Edward Cross Trail Scoping Start 02/22/2016 541-822-7231 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: A project to build a bike specific bypass trail that originates on the McKenzie River NRT at Tamolitch Pools and terminates on the McKenzie River NRT just before the 2672655 Road. This project will also include the replacement of two failing bridges. Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. McKenzie River National recreation trail from Tamolitch Pools to just before the 2672655 Road. Tamolitch Pools trailhead - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 01/2017 Edward Cross improvement project Scoping Start 05/26/2016 541-822-7231 CE [email protected] *NEW LISTING* Description: Installation of a permanent accessible vault toilet facility at Tamolitch Pools trailhead which provides access to the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail (3507) near Trailbridge Reservoir. Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Tamolitch Pools trailhead (McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, 3507)near trailbridge reservoir. Wolf Boughs Project - Forest products On Hold N/A N/A Shadie Nimer CE 541-822-7271 [email protected] Description: The Wolf Boughs project would remove approximately one hundred thirty-one tons (62,000 pounds) of coniferous boughs over 123 acres, under contracts or permits. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46401 Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T14S, R6E Sections 30, 31, & 36. Forest roads 1500618, 1500735 & 1500734.

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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region American Tower Cell Towers - Special use management Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 06/2018 Brian McGinley EA Est. Scoping Start 05/2017 541-367-9234 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project will install 6 commercial cell tower sites along Highway 58 from Willamette Pass to near the western edge of the Willamette National Forest. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47702 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Along Highway 58 from Willamette Pass to near the western edge of the Willamette National Forest. Cowhorn Thinning Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:01/2017 03/2017 John Poet CE Scoping Start 06/06/2016 541-937-2129 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Project would thin stand (37 acres) at a moderate spacing including gaps or openings typical with the adjacent LSR thinning project, Hehe. Sale would also perform road maintenance on approximately 11 miles of road 1817. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47418 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T.18s, R.2e, Sec. 2,11. Approximately, 9.5 miles NE of Fall Creek Reservoir in the Fall Creek Area. Hills Creek - Lookout Point - Special use management In Progress: Expected:07/2017 09/2017 Allen Hambrick Power Line Re-alignment Comment Period Public Notice 541-782-5217 EA 08/10/2016 [email protected] Description: Two sections of the BPA power line between Hills Creek and Lookout Point Reservoirs will need a slight adjustment in the right of way. There will also be replacement of poles along the entire project corridor. Line adjustments due to unstable ground. Web Link: https://www.bpa.gov/efw/Analysis/NEPADocuments/Pages/Hills-Creek-Lookout-Point.aspx Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Power line corridor between Hills Creek Reservoir and Lookout Reservoir, following the Middle Fork of the Willamette through the town of Oakridge. Indigo Springs Campground - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 03/2017 Kevin Rowell Bridge Scoping Start 05/19/2016 541-782-5305 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Replacement of deck boards and two stringers at a bridge in Indigo Springs. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48970 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S R5#, section 18, NW. 35 miles south of Oakridge at the Indigo Springs Campground.

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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Jim's Creek Prescribed Burn - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:08/2017 09/2017 Molly Juillerat CE (other than forest products) Scoping Start 06/06/2016 541-782-5350 - Fuels management [email protected] Description: The Forest Service proposes to under burn the Jim's Creek area to maintain the open forest component. The approximately 688 acres would be burned in phases and burns could be repeated. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48976 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S, R3E, S11 and S12. Twenty miles south of Oakridge, OR off FS Road 2129. Lower Staley Floodplain - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2017 06/2017 Joseph Helstab Restoration - Watershed management Scoping Start 06/06/2016 541-782-5328 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Stabilization of approx. 200 ft. of eroding stream bank, including large woody debris jam construction. Trees with root wads attached will be gathered and large trees will be hauled to the project area for bank stabilization and log jam construction. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40115 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S, R4E, NW 1/4 of Section 19. The location is at the former Pope and Talbot bridge crossing of Staley Creek on Forest Road 2134- 244. This is located at approximately the 1.7 mile mark on Forest Road 2134. Maple Creek Prescribed Burn - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Completed Actual: 11/07/2016 11/2016 Joanne Lowden CE - Fuels management 541-782-5335 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: We are proposing to conduct a prescribed underburn (without any pre-treatment) in this 38-acre forest unit in order to thin the stand out through fire-induced mortality. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48953 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T24S-R03E-S13. Approximately, 20 miles south of Oakridge Oregon just off of FS road 21.

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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Meadow Restoration and - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants In Progress: Expected:01/2017 05/2017 Molly Juillerat Maintenance Burning - Vegetation management Scoping Start 09/03/2015 541-782-5350 CE (other than forest products) [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The purpose of this project is to cover maintenance burning and whip felling for the next 10 years as needed to stop encroachment and maintain the meadows. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46949 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These meadows fall within one of the listed watersheds as follows:Upper Middle Fork Watershed, Hills Creek, Hills Creek Reservoir,Middle Fork Willamette, and the North Fork of the Middle Fork. Middle Fork Ranger District - Road management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 05/2017 Katie Isacksen 2016 Rock Crushing Scoping Start 06/06/2016 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. Two pits will be analyzed and potentially expanded. See attached map. 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. Middle Fork Ranger District - Vegetation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 05/2017 Ray Holk PCT Pruning (other than forest products) Scoping Start 06/06/2016 541-782-5354 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The Forest Service proposes to thin overstocked plantation stands for optimal growth, stand health, late successional reserve characteristics, watershed quality, and to favor desired species such as pine and oak, along with native forbs and grasses Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48975 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is spread out throughout the Middle Fork Ranger District and can best be describes by viewing the map.

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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Outlook Landscape Diversity - Special area management In Progress: Expected:02/2017 03/2017 Allen Hambrick Project - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants Objection Period Legal Notice 541-782-5217 EA - Forest products 12/05/2016 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management Description: Commercial thinning and fuels reduction on 4300 ac. of plantations; 110 mi. of road maintenance, closure of 130 mi. of road; special habitat restoration; 260 ac. of early-seral habitat maintenance/creation; snag creation, noxious weed abatement. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40122 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Townships 20 and 21 South, Ranges 1 and 2 East, of the Willamette Meridian. Federal portions of the Lookout Point 5th-field watershed near the Lookout Point Reservoir near the cities of Westfir and Lowell, OR. Sawtooth Trail Reroute (FS Trail - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 07/2017 Kevin Rowell 3634) Scoping Start 05/19/2016 541-782-5305 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Middle Fork Recreation proposes to reroute 1500 feet of the Sawtooth trail in the Oregon Cascades Recreation Area to improve sustainability and to improve the trail user experience. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48980 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T25S, R5.5E Sections 27, 28. Approximately, 20 to miles south of Oakridge, Oregon near Timpanogas Lake.

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Willamette National Forest Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Upper Little Fall Project - Forest products In Progress: Expected:09/2017 03/2018 Katie Isacksen EA - Vegetation management Scoping Start 02/24/2015 541-782-5355 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) Est. Comment Period Public - Fuels management Notice 04/2017 - 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. Wolf Mountain Communication - Special use management In Progress: Expected:01/2017 05/2017 Brian McGinley Site Upgrade Scoping Start 06/06/2016 541-367-9234 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: To upgrade existing ODOT communications systems on Wolf Mtn to meet the requirements of the State Radio Project (SRP) for emergency communications. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=47700 Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T22S, R5E, Section 33 SW. On top of Wolf Mountain, approximately 14 miles south east of Oakridge Oregon.

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 Developing Proposal Expected:09/2017 07/2018 Joan Schmidgall Project Est. Scoping Start 04/2017 541-367-3809 CE [email protected] s *NEW LISTING* 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.

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Willamette National Forest Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Jude Ridge - Forest products Completed Actual: 11/28/2016 03/2017 Suzanne Schindler EA 541-225-6436 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Harvest 3.6 MMBF from 13 stands aged 36-60 years old. Commercially thin 264 acres, leave ~27 acres of gaps (1/2-1 acre in size), leave ~143 acres of unharvested skips, and 27 acres of early seral creation leaving ~35% canopy cover in clumpy pattern. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=48187 Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Jude Ridge.

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 *UPDATED* 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 Developing Proposal Expected:06/2017 07/2017 Penny Keen CE Est. Scoping Start 10/2016 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] *UPDATED* Description: Enhance and maintain meadow complex by reducing encroachment of conifers (remove saplings under 4 inches), seed collection, girdling 1-2 trees/acre under 12 inches DBH and falling 1 tree/acre for down wood. Web Link: http://www.fs.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:03/2017 05/2017 Christopher Donaldson CE - Vegetation management Scoping Start 03/06/2015 503-854-3892 [email protected] *UPDATED* (other than forest products) - 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 Developing Proposal Expected:04/2018 10/2018 Joan Schmidgall EIS - Forest products Est. NOI in Federal Register 541-367-3809 [email protected] *UPDATED* - Vegetation management 01/2017 (other than forest products) s - Fuels management Description: Managed and fire origin stands: Promote health, vigor, diversity and complexity ~1770 ac. Mimic mixed-severity fire ~430 ac. Improve hardwood habitat ~250 ac. Improve traditional resources. Generate revenue to improve existing 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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