Whychus Watershed Road Closure and Decommissioning Project
The project would close and decommission roads as part of meeting the objectives in the Whychus Creek Watershed Aquatic Habitat Restoration Action Plan. About 14 miles of road would be closed and about 39 miles of road would be decommissioned.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is about 5 miles southwest of the city of Sisters, Oregon.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/01/2016 |
| Comment Period | 04/03/2017 |
| Objection Period Start | 05/21/2017 |
| Decision | 07/2017 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2017 (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:
Road Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Whychus Creek Roads Project
Decision Signed Date: 07/12/2017
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Sisters Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Mike Riehle
Pine Street and Hwy. 20
Sisters, OR 97759
541-549-7702
mriehle@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/11/2017