Stanislaus National Forest

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Schedule of Proposed Actions

The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) informs people of environmental analyses currently in progress or recently completed on the Forest pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act.

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SOPA Mailing List

The SOPA contains a list of projects that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The SOPA is updated at least quarterly and is intended to provide early informal notice of projects so that you have the opportunity to become involved in the planning process. The list of projects on the SOPA includes a brief project description, pertinent timelines, and a contact person. Joining this mailing list will result in automatic notifications of the quarterly SOPA report for the Stanislaus National Forest. This mailing list is specific to environmental planning under NEPA.

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Stanislaus National Forest Current and Recent Projects

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Under Analysis

Ackerson Meadow Restoration Project

Stanislaus National Forest and Yosemite National Park jointly propose actions to reduce erosion and restore wetland functionality at Ackerson and South Ackerson Meadows (Ackerson Meadow complex). Yosemite National Park is the lead agency for the EA.

Social and Ecological Resilience Across the Landscape (SERAL)

Conduct vegetation management in strategic locations to reduce fuels and shift forest structure and composition towards a range of natural conditions (natural range of variation) where ecological processes and adaptive capacity can evolve together.

Analysis Completed

Mattley Meadow Restoration Project.

Improve meadow hydrologic function and habitat by filling-in gullies using onsite materials and re-routing a segment of motorized trail around a meadow.

Prather / Medusa Forest Resilience Project

Reduce wildfire risk, promote forest health, and protect resource values.

Stanislaus National Forest Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Use Designation

The Stanislaus National Forest is evaluating its existing management of oversnow vehicle (OSV) use. The goal of this project is to designate system roads, trails and areas where OSV use will be allowed or prohibited.

On Hold

Candy Rock Quarry Management

Issue a permanent Forest Order with limitations on recreational target shooting at the Candy Rock Quarry.

Cow Creek Water System Access

Issue permit to construct 0.15 mile of road to access well and pump for Cow Creek Recreation Residence Tract Association.

Pinecrest Campgrounds

Improvements at Pinecrest and Meadowview Campgrounds including rehabilitation of the adjacent Shadow of the Me-Wuk Trail and a forest plan amendment addressing use of an adjacent parking lot.

Cancelled

Issue Easement for Exchecker-Yosemite 70Kv Transmission Line and Indian Flat Substation

Issue an Easement for approximately 10.4 miles of the Exchecker-Yosemite 70Kv Transmission Line located on the Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests, and the Indian Flat Substation located in the Merced River Canyon in Mariposa County, California.

Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.