Ragged Ruby
The project includes a suite of activities to restore forest resiliency and function, including: upland restoration activities; watershed, fisheries, and wildlife restoration; prescribed burning; road activities; and recreation system changes.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The planning area is located in Grant County approximately 9 miles north of Prairie City, Oregon.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 03/24/2017 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/02/2018 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 09/25/2019 |
| Objection Period Start | 09/25/2019 |
| Decision | 12/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Blue Mountain Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Watershed Management; Fuels Management; Vegetation Management (Other Than Forest Products); Forest Products; Road Management; Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green); Watershed Improvements
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Ragged Ruby
Decision Signed Date: 12/11/2020
Forests:
Malheur National Forest; Umatilla National Forest
Districts:
Blue Mountain Ranger District; North Fork John Day Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Grant
Legal Land Description:
T10S, R33E, sec 7-10, 13, and 15-36; T10S, R34E, sec 9-24 and 27-33; T11S, R33E, sec 1-5, 9-15, and 23-26; and T11S, R34E, sec 5-9, 16-21, and 28-30, W.M.
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Renee Hollowell
P.O. Box 909
John Day, OR 97845
541-575-3345
renee.hollowell@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/14/2021