Upper Black Butte Swamp Restoration
Upper Black Butte Swamp is a 34-acre wetland that has incised channels and drying out vegetation. The project would restore the fen through channel filling, planting native vegetation, aspen restoration and invasive weed management.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Sisters Ranger District, southwest of Black Butte.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/17/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sisters Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Sisters Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Lauren DuRocher
Pine Street and Hwy. 20
Sisters, OR 97759
541-316-9686
lauren.durocher@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/17/2025