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Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2016 to 12/31/2016 Willamette National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2016 to 12/31/2016 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 Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Blowout Road 10 Dispersed - Recreation management Completed Actual: 07/02/2016 07/2016 Dave Klug Site Rehabilitation - Watershed management 503-854-4216 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: This project proposes to use a small tracked excavator with a specialized subsoiler attachment to de-compact the user-created roads and other side spurs. On-site boulders would be used again to re-close the spurs to vehicular traffic. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service Road 10, Blowout Road. Camp Pioneer Parking Lot - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:10/2016 10/2016 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 01/2017 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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. 10/03/2016 12:37 pm MT Page 1 of 18 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact 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 01/2017 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. 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.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?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:02/2017 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. 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. 10/03/2016 12:37 pm MT Page 2 of 18 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Minto Pass Trail #3437 - Recreation management Completed Actual: 09/06/2016 09/2016 Brandon Haraughty Reroutes 503-854-4222 CE [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: Sections of trail route are unsustainable. Excessive erosion on overly steep trail grades in burned area soil is causing heavy damage to the trail route. Rerouting these trail sections will create stable tread surface and reduce erosion issues. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T12S R8E Secs. 1,2, 12, 18. Pacific Crest Trail #2000 Minto - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:11/2016 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 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:11/2016 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. 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:10/2016 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. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pacific Crest Trail. T13S R7.5E Sec. 13. 10/03/2016 12:37 pm MT Page 3 of 18 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region 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. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Pigeon Prairie Meadow Complex. Relocating Breitenbush lot #2 - Special use management Completed Actual: 09/15/2016 10/2016 Penny Keen CE 503-854-4202 [email protected] *UPDATED* Description: The cabin owners of Breitenbush River Lot #2 are requesting permission to move their cabin to the south and east approximately 50-75 feet because of the eroding river bank. Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T. 9S., R. 5 E., Sections 21 , Breitenbush Watershed. 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. 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. 10/03/2016 12:37 pm MT Page 4 of 18 Willamette National Forest Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Willamette National Forest Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District) R6 - Pacific Northwest Region Three Pools Respect the River - Recreation management In Progress: Expected:03/2017 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. Location:
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