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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)

The central Oregon Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) is published quarterly and contains reports on Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests and Prineville District, Bureau of Land Management proposed activities and invites involvement as part of implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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Current & Recent Forest NEPA Projects

Projects are proposed actions that are analyzed through the NEPA process (EIS, EA, or CE) that involves analyzing different alternatives to the proposed action, requires public notice and comment, and results in a NEPA decision (ROD, DN, or DM) which, subject to an administrative appeals process, and is implemented on the ground. The Forest Projects below are projects that we are analyzing or have analyzed under the NEPA process. Projects that are "Developing Proposal" or "Under Analysis" may have an opportunity for public collaboration and input on the proposed actions and the analysis being conducted.

The links below allow you to sort projects by Name, Status, Management Unit or Purpose.

Note: Not all projects may appear on map. See list below for complete list of projects with more information or documentation.

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SOPA Reports

The Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) contains a list of proposed actions for Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland 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.

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Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Projects

3 Fires Reforestation Initiative

The Forest experienced 3 very large wildfires in 2024 which require reforestation though planting native fire-adapted tree species where regeneration is unlikely. Plantings would generally take place in areas that had greater than 75% mortality.

Central Electric Cooperative Grizzly Powerline Relocation

Central Electric Cooperative needs to remove 19 deteriorating poles from a cross-country area, and are requesting to relocate the new poles/line to a nearby Oregon Department of Transportation Right-of-Way. This would allow easier maintenance

Central Grassland Fuels Reduction Project

Developing project to reduce fuels in the Central area of the Crooked River National Grassland in response to the Wildfire Crisis Strategy (WCS). Work will primarily involve juniper thinning followed by piling/burning and native shrub planting.

Jackson Watershed Fuelbreaks

This project is being repackaged with some slight modifications and will be re-scoped under a new project name and PALS number in January 2025.

Jordan Road Stockpile Permit Reissuance and Expansion

Reissue permit to Jefferson County for stockpile on Jordan Road and allow for expansion to 4 acres.

North Fork Crooked River Forest Resilience Project

The main project purpose is to improve forest resilience to disturbance events, like insect and disease outbreaks and wildfire, and to promote adaptation to drought conditions by reducing tree density and fuels loading.

Salmon Fly Interconnect

Installation of 2850ft powerline with 200ft ROW, pole/foundation structures, new 540ft road to connect Round Butte Substation to a solar facility on Warm Springs Reservation; improve existing road and expand ROW to 15ft; maintenance activities.

Wiley Flat 250-Acre Salvage

The Lookout Mountain District Ranger is proposing to cut dead/dying trees within the 250-acre salvage area including trees along approximately 3.5 miles of the 17 road.

Project Archive

Some of our older projects can be accessed in our Project Archive.

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