Whychus Floodplain Restoration Project
The project would address the loss of floodplain and flood channel connection to the creek that resulted from berm construction following the 1964 flood.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The proejct is located along Forest Road 16/Mainline Road south of Sisters, Oregon
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/03/2012 |
| Comment Period | 02/07/2014 |
| Objection Period Start | 03/14/2014 |
| Decision | 05/2014 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2014 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sisters Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Whychus Creek Floodplain Restoration and Dam Removal
Decision Signed Date: 05/05/2014
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Sisters Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
T15S R09E sections 9, 16, and 17
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Mike Riehle
Pine Street and Hwy. 20
Sisters, OR 97759
541-549-7702
mriehle@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 6/27/2014