Granite Creek Watershed Mining Plans
Analyze proposed mining plans of operations within the Granite Creek Watershed on the Umatilla and Wallow-Whitman NFs. This project occurs on both the Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman NFs. Prior to the April 2010 SOPA, the Umatilla portion was titled Lower Granite Area Mining Projects and the W-W portion was titled Upper Granite Mining. As of 4/2010, these projects are combined with the lead contact person located on the Wallowa-Whitman NF.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Granite Creek Watershed
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 10/11/2011 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/20/2015 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 03/16/2016 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/16/2016 |
| Decision | 06/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2016 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Whitman Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Granite Creek Watershed Mining Plans
Decision Signed Date: 06/17/2016
Forests:
Umatilla National Forest; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Districts:
North Fork John Day Ranger District; Whitman Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Baker; Grant
Legal Land Description:
T8-10S R34-36 E WM
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Sophia Millar
1550 Dewey Avenue
Baker City, OR 97814
541-426-5540
smillar@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/9/2018