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This page provides a list of projects that have either recently been completed or that are currently underway that legally require the Mt. Hood National Forest to run through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process before proceeding. This process includes a scientific analysis of proposed actions in an effort to make the best decisions concerning land management.
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions. Projects requiring NEPA also provide specific opportunities for public review and comment. Learn more about NEPA and how you can participate in the NEPA process.
Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.
SOPA Reports
The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed
actions for Mt. Hood National Forest that will soon begin or are currently undergoing environmental
analysis and documentation. It provides information so that you can become
aware of and indicate your interest in specific proposals. We encourage your
early and ongoing involvement in any proposals of interest to you.
This project seeks to improve forest health and diversity in plantations. In addition, this project seeks to reduce excessive fuel loading primarily along forest roads. Approximately 4,000 acres may be proposed for vegetation and fuels treatments.
For more information the Big Eddy-Ostrander Conductor Replacement Project, visit the BPA project website https://www.bpa.gov/learn-and-participate/public-involvement-decisions/project-reviews/big-eddy-ostrander-project
There is a need to remediate Clear Branch Dam to meet current dam safety and environmental compliance standards in order to continue to provide a clean dependable water supply for the Upper Hood River valley. More info at: clearbranchdam.com.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received nominations of National Forest System lands to be considered for a future, competitive geothermal lease sale. The Forest Service is considering whether to consent to the BLM to lease these lands.
There is a need for a more dependable wireless network throughout the broadcast corridor provided by the communication site at Skibowl. This project would install approximately 1.3 miles of underground fiber optic within an existing utility corridor.
There is a need to amend the Forest Plan to remove the high use recreational area of Lost Lake Resort, Campground and Day Use Area from Late-successional Reserve (LSR), and reallocate more appropriate areas as LSR.
The NWFP Amendment provides an updated management framework that incorporates best available scientific information, considers public input, recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee, tribes, and government partners.
PGE needs rock material to conduct road maintenance per agreement with their FERC license for the Clackamas River Hydro Project. Therefore, the purpose of this project is to issue a permit to PGE to extract rock material from an existing quarry.
Gondola construction at Summit Pass for access near Timberline Lodge; improvements for skier connectivity, circulation, and beginner skiers; and Summit Pass base area reconfiguration for parking, guest service capacity, and a transit hub.
Project Archive
Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.
Carbon stewardship
Climate change adaptation
Environmental justice
Facility management
Forest products
Fuels management
Grazing management
Heritage resource management
Land acquisition
Land management planning
Land ownership management
Minerals and geology
Projects that may affect wilderness (for mailing list contacts)
Recreation management
Regulations, directives, orders
Research
Road management
Special area management
Special use management
Unknown
Vegetation management (other than forest products)
