South Santiam Tree Tipping
The project objective is to improve stream habitat to aid recovery of the Endangered Species Act listed Upper Willamette Winter Steelhead and Spring Chinook Salmon by tipping approximately 25 trees into the South Santiam River.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project is located on and adjacent to the South Santiam River and Soda Fork Creek next to the Yukwah Campground.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/10/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2027 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Sweet Home Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Species Habitat Improvements
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Willamette National Forest
Districts:
Sweet Home Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Linn
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Lance Gatchell
4431 Highway 20
Sweet Home, OR 97386
541-367-3628
lance.gatchell@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/10/2025