NRCS Soil Moisture Study
Research request from USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and University of Idaho to dig six soil pits, collect soil samples, and install data loggers and sensors for long term (10 year) monitoring on Sisters Ranger District.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Near Cow Camp, Cache Creek, Graham Butte, Peterson Ridge, Davis Creek and Stevens Canyon on the Sisters Ranger District.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/19/2022 |
| Decision | 05/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sisters Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Project Decision Information
NRCS Soil Moisture Study
Decision Signed Date: 05/25/2022
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Sisters Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Sarah Cudworth
Pine Street and Hwy. 20
Sisters, OR 97759
541-383-4769
Sarah.Cudworth@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/26/2022