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.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
9 miles west of Madras, OR. Located between SW Mountain View Drive and Lake Simtustus, and approximately 1 mile south of SW Belmont Lane.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Crooked River Natl Grassland
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Electric Transmission; Special Use Authorizations; Noxious Weed Treatments; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Forests:
Ochoco National Forest
Districts:
Crooked River Natl Grassland
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Jefferson
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ella Rowan
813 S.W. Hwy. 97
Madras, OR 97741
541-416-6583
Ella.Rowan@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/15/2025