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Projects
Schedule of Proposed Actions
The Schedule of Proposed Actions is published quarterly to provide notice of current projects in Los Padres National Forest that may require environmental analysis. Project descriptions and contact information are provided so that you can be aware of upcoming activities and gain information on Forest projects. Please contact the person listed for specific information on projects of interest.
The Forest Service now has an on-line, web-based Schedule of Proposed Actions located on the national website. This program will allow anyone with access to a computer to view all Schedule of Proposed Actions produced at all forests within the agency. Using this new program, Schedule of Proposed Actions may be searched by multiple subjects, including geography, activity and NEPA document to be produced. Schedule of Proposed Actions
Related Links
- Strategic Community Fuelbreak Project Page
- National Environmental Policy Act
- Forest Service Objections
- Freedom of Information Act Requests
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Los Padres National Forest Current and Recent Projects
Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
NEPA
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Applications for Permit to Drill (APD's) in the Sespe Oil Field
Carbon California is requesting to drill 8 oil and gas wells at 4 existing well pads, installation of 7,960 feet of new pipeline, a 400 barrel emergency tank, a transfer pump, three pressure vessels, and 2 master headers in the Sespe Oil Field.
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Circle V Youth Organization Camp - water system, special use permit renewal
Renewal of expired water system permit - Special Use Permit to include: spring diversion at Hilton Spring, waterline, 2 water storage tanks, water treatment facility and access road to tank and treatment facility.
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Los Padres Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance, and Aquatic Passage Improvement Project
Flood Damage Repair, Road Maintenance and Aquatic Passage Improvement.
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Mount Pinos Forest Health Project
Healthy Forest thinning project designed to improve the health and vigor of the existing stands and to make the stands more resilient to stressors such as drought, insects & wildfire.
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Piru Creek Wild and Scenic River (WSR) - Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP)
In support of the CRMP for Piru Creek WSR, a Draft CRMP is available here for public review and comment. Please read the cover letter for background and instructions on submitting comments.
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Porter, Pine Canyon and South Fork La Brea Grazing Allotments
Proposal to authorize continued grazing on the Porter, Pine Canyon and South Fork La Brea Allotments.
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Pothole Trail (18W04) Reroute
Reroute 3.1 miles of the existing Pothole Trail from it's junction with Piru Canyon Road to the Sespe Wilderness boundary to create a more sustainable, user-friendly trailway that meets Forest Service trail standards.
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Renewal of expired Special Use Permit ORD12012
Renewal of an expired SUP of a 3" oil pipeline in the Sespe oil field, with no change to the facilities or scope of operation.
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Rose Valley Creek Restoration Project
This proposal aims to restore Rose Valley Creek to its historical stream function, form, and habitat to benefit native aquatic species and armor Rose Valley creek from future wildfires by bolstering the riparian zone.
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West Cuesta Sustainable Trail Development and Botanical Area Restoration project
Improve resource conditions and protect the Cuesta Botanical Special Interest Area on West Cuesta Ridge by providing sustainable managed recreation activities consistent with Los Padres LMP, to include designating 10 mountain bike trails.
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Wheeler Gorge Campground Aquatic Organism Passage and Stream Restoration Project
This project will bolster campground crossing safety and provide aquatic organism passage by adding two bridges. During high flows four concrete crossings within the campground are dangerous for pedestrians and vehicles due to their smooth surfaces.
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Wheeler Gorge Fire Station Communications Tower Replacement
Replace existing, obsolete communication tower at administrative facility with a new tower similar in size, scope, and dimension to improve communications and reliability.
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Wildfire Risk Reduction Project (formerly the Ecological Restoration Project)
The project is designed to restore fire-adapted ecosystems, reduce fuels, and reintroduce fire on the landscape by prescribed burning.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.