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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.
Disclosure Notice: It is the practice of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest to make comments, including names and addresses of respondents, available for public review. Unless you specifically request us to withhold your name and address, it may be part of the record under NEPA and could be made available to the public upon request
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 Rogue River-Siskiyou 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 is to upgrade the existing tower and other equipment to build out the radio infrastructure for the public safety agencies in Jackson County. The communication facility will enable emergency services to support public safety.
Recommend the Secretary of the Interior withdraw from location and entry under mining laws about 101,022 acres of NFS and BLM lands, subject to valid existing rights, for a period of 5 years in aid of legislation (HR682/S346).
Authorizes treatment of sudden oak death for vegetation infected by non-native pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum. Treatment includes ~ 8 sites across ~ 122 acres in Pistol R, Wheeler Cr, Little Emily Cr, Winchuck R, Deer Cr, & Little Emily Cr watersheds
Rapid treatments of infected tanoak are needed to control immediate impacts and mitigate harm to important natural resources, including critical habit for Endangered Species Act-listed species.
AT&T proposing to install a fiber optic line at Highway 140 near Fish Lake for 4.3 miles to the top of Robinson Butte communications site. The fiber optic line will be placed in conduit and will follow an existing, authorized electrical right-of-way
A fence (exclosure) will be placed at Alex Hole to exclude livestock access to the riparian area. An exclosure will improve riparian and watershed conditions. The exclosure will be designed using let-down features and will be placed seasonally.
Grazing on federal lands will be evaluated. This effort would ensure updated information is provided for the sustained health of rangeland and forest ecosystems.
Thin overcrowded, previously managed stands (plantations) located within the Applegate Adaptive Management Area (AMA) in order to maintain and enhance forest health and terrestrial and aquatic species habitat
Provide 1/2 day, 2/3 day, and full day guided inflatable kayak and raft trips on the Applegate River. Put in would be just below Applegate Dam where Country Road 859 crosses the Applegate River.
DaKuBeTeDe trail, west side of Applegate lake needs to be rerouted. Total reroutes would be approximately 200%u2019 in length and would follow Forest Service Trail Design Parameters for a class 2 trail with a tread width of approximately 24 inches.
Project would provide NEPA analysis of various aquatic restoration activities that are contained within the existing Aquatic Restoration Biological Opinion (ARBO).
Mitigation of identified danger trees along Forest Service road 23, for public and employee safety. Trees that are identified and mitigation may be removed, where management direction allows and it is done in an environmentally responsible manner
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has requested authorization to extract and crush pitrun cinders from approx. 5 acres of an existing quarry for use as a sanding aggregate to improve traction along OR-140, OR-62, and Big Elk Road.
Variable density and radial thinning to remove encroaching Douglas-fir, white fir, and dense understory around large old trees, followed by underburning.
Apply recommended stand density reduction thinning to ponderosa pine dominated stands to sustain large ponderosa and sugar pine trees, increase stand vigor, and promote pine regeneration.
Reconstruct inlet to an off-channel pond to provide consistent flow of water from mainstem Bitter Lick Creek channel. Reconfigure four legacy instream structures that currently impair movement of juvinile anadromous fish.
Partial cut exisiting stands to promote large-diameter trees and maintain pine-oak habitat on approximately 985 acres;no regen harvest or new system road construction; objective is to increase vigor and growth of mid-seral stands.
Adding natural challenge features to the Upper Bull Gap Trail for approximately 1 mile. The trail begins at the Mt Ashland ski area parking lot, and ends at the junction of forest road 2080.
This project is designed to improve stand conditions, diversity, density, and structure to increase forest resiliency and overall forest health; provide a sustainable supply of timber products; and reduce the risk to forest resources from wildfire.
This project will improve forest health on approximately 400 acres by thinning overstocked trees, reducing ladder fuels, performing prescribed fire and removing off site pine.
Previously known as Tracy Placer Mining Project (#9992). Prepare Supplemental EIS and environmental review of proposed Plan of Operations for placer mining less than 5 acres in the Sucker Creek watershed.
Commercially guided kayaking trips on the Wild & Scenic Chetco River and through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Trips are up to 12 people for 5 days and 1-4 trips per year between June and Sept. No pack animals & leave-no-trace ethics apply.
Permit to conduct guided kayaking trips on the Chetco River between Boulder Creek and S. Fork Chetco River. Authorizes 80 priority-use days per year; limits group size to 8 clients plus 2 guides per trip.
Request the Secretary of the Interior withdraw from location and entry under mining laws about 5,610 acres of FS land within the Chetco Wild and Scenic River, subject to valid existing rights, for a period of 5 years in aid of legislation.
Prescribed burning (some Spring prep burning, with all units burned in fall) on up to 6,450 acres to improve wildlife habitat (improve quantity and quality of forage) and maintain current low fuel loading in project areas.
Red Flat Nickel Corp. plans to drill 59 3-inch diameter holes to a depth of 50 feet to obtain core samples of minerals in Curry County, Oregon. Equipment and personnel would be transported and removed via helicopter.
Renewal of existing Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative, Inc. power line special use permits and incorporation of amendments into one authorization, including an operations and maintenance plan. No new construction or ground disturbance would occur.
Decommission or convert to hiking trails up to 16 miles of existing roads within the wilderness. Identify locations for future hiking trails. Relocate gravel stockpiled in the wilderness to outside of the wilderness.
The Forest Service received a proposal from Day Wireless to expand an existing tele-communications site on Mount Ashland to increase communication services including essential emergency communications.
Within managed stands (forest plantations), total tree numbers would be decreased through partial cutting to leave the pattern, size and species of trees needed to further stand development objectives associated with 3 land management allocations.
Commercial thinning, root disease treatments and planting on approx. 3,736 acres of candidate stands regenerated in the 1920s-40s and located on Matrix under NWFP. Includes 72 treatment units using ground-based and aerial logging systems.
Construct 150ft tower (19x19 ft base) and ice bridge connecting new tower to communications shelter; utilize 2 previously disturbed staging areas; replace 93 ft of an existing underground electric distribution line; coverage for 5 existing lines.
Renewal of seven existing special use authorization leases for communication uses on Eight Dollar Mountain, Onion Mountain, Bolan Peak, and Fiddler Mountain.
Place large wood into and adjacent to ~2 miles of stream to improve habitat for fish and other aquatic species. Thin(non-commercial)~500 acres of previously harvested and dense stands to stimulate the development of mature forest near streams.
Proposed action is to repair the multiple sites within the current road prism to restore traffic to the roadway, utilizing support from Emergency Repair of Federally Owned Roads(ERFO).
Commercially thin approximately 600 acres of natural stands less than 110 years of age that are located within lands designated as matrix and riparian reserve.
An administrative action involving the modification of wording for management direction and S&Gs regarding management response to fires, including refinement of S&Gs, removal of limitations on responses and clarifications of language.
Amend the Rogue River and Siskiyou Forest Land and Resource Management Plans by adding aminopyralid to the list of approved herbicides that may be considered for use in projects to control invasive plants.
The Forest Service is proposing to amend the Land and Resource Management Plans (LRMP) for the Umpqua, Rogue River, and Winema National Forests for the proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline.
Site identified for this project are either low use, or already closed sites. This decommissioning and removal is part of the recreation and facilities master plan and will decrease the back log of deferred maintenance.
Four existing or expired special use permits for powerlines are up for renewal. These expired permits would be authorized for 20-year renewal terms. No new construction or additional ground disturbance is being authorized with this action.
reissuance of three permits: two located on High Cascades, one for a 4-wire suspension fence and the other for maintaining precipitation gauges. And one for maintenance of multiple weather station/SNOTEL sites across the forest.
Two expired special use permits for buildings are up for reauthorization. Expired permits would be reauthorized for 20-year renewal terms. No new construction or additional ground disturbance is being authorized with this action.
Foster Creek Quarry is an existing quarry that the Forest Service is proposing to authorize a new operator to remove 4,000 cubic yards of clay per year for up to five years.
A collaborative partnership between Forest Service, BLM, USFWS and ODA to introduce Fritillaria gentneri into oak habitat in the Shan Ck area. A total of 4-8 plots, planted with pickaxe or shovel. No vegetation will be removed in planting.
The Forest Service was a cooperating agency, assisting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in that Agency's geothermal leasing analysis and decision. The BLM issued a record of decision on 12/17/2008.
Renewal of nine existing expired special use permits. Re-authorization includes following uses: water transmission lines, tramways, driveways, and water storage facilities. No new construction or ground disturbance would occur.
Herbicide treatment through cut and paint and wiping methods on specific high priority sites that have proven impossible to treat by other more standard means. The project proposes to use the most environmentally safe herbicides on the market.
Restoration of Harlow Cabin and other historic elements on the site, and elimination of encroaching conifers and other unwanted vegetation into the adjacent meadow
Authorize the installation of a buried cistern and waterline at a recreation residence (Hoyt, Lot1, Tract H, Block B) to provide water for the residence. The system would be buried behind the already permitted outbuilding.
Operations and maintenance fiber optic telecom line. Installation of new fiber optic line (10.4 miles). 5.4 miles current utility poles will be used. For 5 miles new pole installation will take place. No new access roads are proposed.
Guided commercial outfitter/guiding service for rafting/paddling use on the Illinois River from March 1 thru June 30. Put in site is at Miami Bar below McCaleb's Ranch. Take out will be at the confluence of the Rogue River at Lower Oak Flat.
J. Herbert Stone Nursery plans to construct a 156foot long 30 foot wide greenhouse, which would provide 23,400 square feet of added capacity. This will help with reforestation efforts.
Authorize the use of modern pesticides for use in the JHS Nursery's integrated pest management program to improve effectiveness, reduce environmental impacts, and increase worker and public health and safety.
As part of a grant from Department of Energy the Forest Service proposes to construct a 500.5-kilowatt solar array, covering approx. 1.2 acres, at the nursery site. The life expectancy of the array exceeds 20 years.
Provide volunteer service for basic maintenance and repairs at the Willow Prairie Horse Camp. Maintenance repairs would include maintenance and repairs to the horse camp and associated authorized trail systems.
This is a renewal of an existing special use permit for sewage retention ponds on NFS for willow lake campgrounds and willow lake resort. They are permitted by ODEQ. The permit would be requested for a 20 year term.
Variably thin up to 350 acres of dense, naturally-regenerated conifer forest, that is 50 to 80 years old. The goal is to enhance the development of late-successional conditions for the benefit of old-growth related species.
Identifying, marking, and removing roadside conifers, in the East Fork Illinois Watershed, to be used for stream restoration. Trees measuring 15" to 30" in diameter, located in over stocked stands near stream projects would be used.
Removing commercial-sized conifers that have encroached on meadows and white oak/black oak stands over the years. In vicinity of Forest Roads 1917and 3318.
Habitat restoration activities in 14 strategic fire buffer areas totaling 592 acres and 8 adjoining meadow, savannah, and oak woodland areas totaling 503 acres.
Meadow restoration activities in 89 meadows on approx. 2,675 acres on all Districts: including 1,421 acres of conifer and brush removal, 841 acres of handpile and burning of slash, 1,869 acres of broadcast burning, and 442 acres seeding/planting veg.
The proposed trail would connect the lower portion of the Minnow Creek Trail with the Burnt Timber trail, creating a loop for hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers. This area has been heavily impacted by fire.
Install a trail bridge across Frog Lake Creek on road 3313.100. The bridge would be approximately 42 feet long and 68 inches wide which would be wide enough for all-terrain-vehicles as well as non-motorized users but not full-sized vehicles.
Mt. Ashland Ski Area proposes to remodel the main ski lodge. Changes to the exterior include enclosing the Poma and Juliet decks, remodeling the inside of the lodge to accommodate the increasing number of guests. No new ground disturbing activities
Incorporate approximately .9 mile of trail on Mount Ashland as part of the National Forest System trail network by signing the trail and adding the trail to maps, using existing ski runs, old road beds and the existing trail bed where possible.
Construct about 330 feet of new road on Forest Service lands from the end of Forest Service Road 5201-200 to the private parcel in T32S, R13W, Section 16. Applicant requests permission to use and maintain the road for perpetual timber management.
Renewal of a permit for a 50-year term for an existing underground electrical distribution line near Mt. Ashland Ski Resort on USDA Forest Service lands. No new construction or ground disturbance would occur.
Renewal of a permit for an existing distribution feeder line and single phase distribution line for a 50 year term. There will be no ground disturbance associated with this renewal.
Renew existing special use permit to facilitate continued study/analysis on proposed Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline right-of-way. No new improvements outside existing survey areas are authorized with permit renewal.
The project would remove a legacy channel spanning diversion dam (~3inch in height) at Palmer Creek, Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. The dam is not currently used for water diversion.
Proposed treatments to reduce hazardous fuel loadings around Perks Cabin to create a fuel break to protect the historical administrative site, enhancement of wildlife habitat, timbered stands, range conditions, and protect range improvements
Thinning of overstocked plantations on approximately 44,000 acres to improve vigor and reduce hazardous fuels resulting from this project as well as from previous management activities.
The rope tow will be installed on Mt. Ashland, along the northern edge of the Tempest Run. The rope tow will allow users of the Terrain Park quick access back to the top for increased use.
Re-issuance of up to 63 special use permits (SUPs) to outfitter/guides providing tour boat (motorized jet boat), fishing (motorized and drift boat), kayaking, livery services and raft trips on Lower Rogue & Illinois, Lobster-Blossom B & Confl - Nancy
Replace the existing 450 foot long steel guide beam; current boat dock attaches to with a 2-foot by 4-foot concrete guide that a new ADA accessible boat dock will attach to. All work will occur on existing concrete boat ramp during low water period.
Seven buildings constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps on L Street in Grants Pass, Oregon. This compound operated as the Siskiyou National Forest Supervisor's office warehouse. This property became underutilized in 2007.
proposal to replace the existing 80' self-support tower at Robinson Butte with a 150' self-support tower; project will include a shared shelter and generator to minimize impact, provide improved coverage and accommodate multiple wireless carriers
Improve or maintain the quality of unique forest habitats, accelerate late seral conditions, improve or restore aquatic and riparian habitat, and promote quality sustainable recreational opportunities; project-specific plan amendment proposed.
Proposed issuance of up to 15 special use permits for shuttling of people and cars from Galice to Foster Bar on the Rogue River via several routes and for shuttles along FS Road 1376 along the Chetco River.
Provide 2 to 4 day guided hiking and running trips along the Siskiyou Crest on the Pacific Crest Trail, starting from Mt Ashland and ending at Cook and Green Pass. Group size will be up to 15 people. Camping will be at existing and dispersed sites.
Murphy Timber Investments is proposing to build approximately 850 feet of temporary road and a landing to facilitate salvage of fire-damaged trees from their lands.
This partial road construction and subsequent 5-year road use permit would authorize the Roseburg Forest Products company to partially reconstruct, access, and maintain the 5201 and 5201-080 NFS roads.
Restore safe public and employee access on arterial roads that were affected by the Slater Fire. Publicly accessible roads impacted by the Slater Fire are now exposed to an elevated risk from danger trees along affected roadways
Repair and maintenance of heavily used roads including danger tree removal over approx. 146 miles. Post-fire rehab activities on 4194 roadside acres impacted by high-intensity fire with repair of roads and trails, and replanting shrubs and trees.
Because the 1407-150 is closed due to a large slide, South Coast Lumber is requesting access their land for fire salvage through an alternate route. This is in T39S R12W in the north half of sec 6. Used only during dry periods. Not considered public.
Using and maintaining an existing non-system road on NFS lands. SouthPort Timber Co. proposes to open, use and maintain 0.2 miles (1,056 feet) of existing road to access their private property. 20-term private road special use permit is recommended.
A decision memo is being prepared to authorize renewal of 4 existing special use authorizations: 2 power lines, 1 natural gas line, and 1 telephone line at the J. Herbert Stone Nursery. The permit would be issued for a 20 year term.
Re-issue 63 Special Use Permits for outfitter-guide operation on the Lower Rogue and Lower Illinois Rivers and for boat docks at three lodges within WIld section of Rogue Wild and Scenic River.
The Stella project's objectives are to restore and reestablish forest structure and pattern, vegetation composition, and diversity, and riparian communities to conditions that are more resilient to natural disturbances.
Precommercial thinning and fuels treatments on 55 acres of the 25-year-old Strongarm Plantation consisting of mixed conifer and hardwoods which range from 1 to 12 inches in diameter, with a focus on pine/oak restoration.
Reconstruction of portions of the Sucker Cr mainstem channel, placement of large wood structures, est. of riparian forest community, and tree acquisition for large wood structures.
Rapid treatments of infected tanoak are needed to control immediate impacts and mitigate harm to important natural resources, including
critical habit for Endangered Species Act-listed species.
Authorizes treatment of sudden oak death for vegetation infected by the non-native pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum. Treatment units that meet the project criteria may occur throughout the GBRD within several land use allocations.
SOD eradication treatments at six confirmed sites. Treatment entails injecting herbicide into tanoak to prevent tanoak sprouts on approximately 80 acres. Additional treatment entail cutting, piling, and burning known infected and adjacent tanoaks.
The proposed action is to expand the existing paved trailhead parking at Thousand Springs Sno-Park by 0.38 acres to accommodate current and anticipated future use levels. Currently there are safety issues as overflow parking occurs on Highway 62.
US Cellular requests to remove their property from the multi-user Robinson Butte Communication Site. The on-site transformer that services PacifiCorp will continue to serve the other facility there.
The project would address several deferred maintenance items to the Union Creek Water System, including: replacement of the waterline, replacement of components at the Union Creek and Farewell Bend campgrounds, and the USFS Administrative Compound.
Restore biological, physical, and chemical processes and functions to ensure the long-term ecological sustainability of the public lands in the Upper Applegate Watershed. This project is jointly proposed between BLM and FS.
Thinning and prescribed burning to promote vegetation diversity, preserve legacy pines and oaks, restore meadow habitat, and provide fire resiliency; decommission or storage of excess roads; fish passage improvement. Approx. 3500 acres affected.
Renew 1 existing, expired, powerline permit for PacifiCorp, Willow Lake, Fish Lake, and Robinson Butte areas AND Renew and combined into 1 telephone line permit CenturyLink%u2019s four existing expired permits.
Reduction of understory (non-commercial) vegetation (shrubs and small trees) in natural and managed conifer stands using mechanical slashing treatments and underburning.
Placer mine, removing mineral deposit from an ancient channel (underground). Project would remove approximately 40 cubic yards of material per year. Removal process would primarily pick and shovel, using a winch to move material mid-slope.
Install a self-contained vault toilet near the Wildhorse Lookout site in Curry County, Oregon, T36S, R12W, Section 7. Building will be historically appropriate to match Lookout structures.
The project would authorize mining a sulfur enriched clay mineral deposit (epithermal argillite) on approximately 5 acres of land for up to 10 years. There would be no vegetation removal.
