Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2022 to 06/30/2022
Fremont-Winema National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.
Report Contents (click to jump to a section) :
Projects Occurring Nationwide
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest,  Bly Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest,  Chemult Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest,  Chiloquin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest,  Klamath Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest,  Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest,  Paisley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Fremont-Winema National Forest,  Silver Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Locatable Mining Rule - 36 CFR 228, subpart A.
EIS
- Regulations, Directives, Orders  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sarah Shoemaker
907-586-7886
sarahshoemaker@fs.fed.us 
Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture proposes revisions to its regulations at 36 CFR 228, Subpart A governing locatable minerals operations on National Forest System lands.A draft EIS & proposed rule should be available for review/comment in late 2020
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57214
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. These regulations apply to all NFS lands open to mineral entry under the US mining laws. More Information is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/geology/minerals/locatable-minerals/current-revisions.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
EIS

           *UPDATED*
- Regulations, Directives, Orders  In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 08/08/2020
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/2022 
Expected:06/2022
 
07/2022 Laura Conway
406-802-4317
laura.conway@usda.gov 
Description: Programmatic Supplemental EIS for the Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60450
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The direction in the SEIS will apply to use of aerially delivered fire retardant on all National Forest System land. .
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R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Occurring in more than one Forest (excluding Regionwide)

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Forest Plan Amendments for the Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline
EIS
- Land management planning  On Hold  N/A  N/A David Krantz
541-618-2082
dkrantz@fs.fed.us 
Description: 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.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=28132
Location: UNIT - Tiller Ranger District, Klamath Ranger District, High Cascades Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Douglas, Jackson, Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Umpqua NF, Rogue River NF, and Winema NF.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest, Forestwide (excluding Projects occurring in more than one Forest)  

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
CenturyLink Master Permits Renewal
CE
- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/02/2021 
Expected:04/2021
 
04/2021 Joshua Golson
(541)947-6249
joshua.golson@usda.gov 
Description: CenturyLink has a network of communication lines (telephone; fiber optic) spanning across the Forest. The permits authorizing this network have expired. CenturyLink has applied for two permits renewing all lines associated with expired permits.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59479
Location: UNIT - Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest-wide.
R6-Fremont Winema NF-CenturyLink Master Special Use Permit
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Special use management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Heidi Scott
541-675-5624
heidi.scott@usda.gov 
Description: Process and consolidate 26 expired special use permits into two Master Special use permits.
Location: UNIT - Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath, Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is spread out over approximately 215 acres on the Fremont Winema National Forest.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)  

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Klamath Tribes Bootleg Fire Stream Channel Stabilization Project
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Watershed management  Completed  Actual: 12/22/2021  01/2022 Jade Souza
5417834058
Jade.Souza@usda.gov 
Description: We are proposing emergency channel treatments to stabilize stream characteristics, reduce downcutting, store sediment, and aggrade incised channels in stream channels in the Sprague River Watershed that were affected by the Bootleg Fire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61019
Location: UNIT - Bly Ranger District, Silver Lake Ranger District, Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath, Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is in streams in the Sprague River Sub Basin Watershed located on Chiloquin, Bly, and Silver Lake Ranger Districts, Fremont-Winema National Forest.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest,   Bly Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
CenturyTel Fiber Optic Line on Gerber Street
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/27/2021  10/2021 Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: This project will issue a permit for CenturyTel to put in a fiber optic aerial line on a segment of Gerber Street which crosses Forest Service land and would use existing power structures to service a communication tower located on private land.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60972
Location: UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located within the Bly Ranger District, southwest of the southeast section 34 of township and range coordinates T 36 S, R 14 E.
Dry Prairie Spring Excavation
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Grazing management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to allow the permittee of the Yainax Butte Allotment to excavate the identified springs to find water and develop a water system off the spring to provide water to the cattle on the south end of the Dry Prairie pasture.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59474
Location: UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 38 S, R 13 E, S 14 & 23.
Horseglades Spring Livestock Water Project
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Grazing management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Joshua Golson
(541)947-6249
Joshua.Golson@usda.gov 
Description: Relocate the headbox to the new Horseglades Spring source and install a new pipeline to the relocated watering trough. Install a head box at the new spring location.
Location: UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Off of forest road 30 north of Highway 140 at T.34S, R.14E, Sec. 20, SWSE.
Lofton Reservoir Campground Fishing Pier Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING*
- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2022 
Expected:04/2022
 
04/2022 Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: The fishing pier at the Lofton Reservoir Campground was removed in May 2019 following an inspection which deemed it unsafe. This project will replace the pier with one of like design to restore public access.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61849
Location: UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project is located on the Bly Ranger District, at T.38S., R.16E., SEC. 22.
McKendree Reservoir Dam Repair
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Grazing management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Joshua Golson
(541)947-6249
Joshua.Golson@usda.gov 
Description: Currently the dam is in need of repair as there is erosion occurring on the face of the dam due to livestock traffic.
Location: UNIT - Bly Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. On forest road 3815-012 which is southeast of Horsefly Mountain. T.38S, R.14.5E, Sec. 26, NWNE. .
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Fremont-Winema National Forest,   Chemult Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Boundary Prescribed Underburn
CE
- Fuels management  On Hold  N/A  N/A William Conroy
541-783-4039
wconroy@fs.fed.us 
Description: Prescribed initial & reentry underburning of 9000 acres to reduce fuel profiles and to bring fire regime condition class to within the estimated historical range of variability during a specifically defined reference period (FRCC 1).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=33734
Location: UNIT - Chemult Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T29S R7.5E Sec 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 34, 35, 36; T30S R7.5E Sec 1, 2, 3, 10, 11. east of Crater Lake National Park, west of the FS 70 rd, north of bear creek, & south of hwy 138.
Control Features Project
CE
- Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2021 
Expected:04/2022
 
05/2022 Judd Lehman
541-560-3462
judd.lehman@usda.gov 
Description: We are proposing to create and improve control features across the project area such as roads, ridges, and natural openings by reducing vegetation adjacent to these features.
Location: UNIT - Chemult Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Chemult and Silver Lake Ranger Districts.
Pettit Private Road Easement Project
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Road management  Completed  Actual: 01/13/2022  04/2022 Guillermo Sereno
541-783-4061
guillermo.sereno@usda.gov 
Description: Guy and Judy Pettit request to build a new road on National Forest Service lands to access their private property. The property is surrounded by a pumice mine so they cannot access their property from the other side.
Location: UNIT - Chemult Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T. 28 S., R. 8 E., Section 14. FS Road 8603, Chemult Ranger District.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest,   Chiloquin Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
GTN Gas Pipeline Linear Anode Installation Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING*
- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/18/2022 
Expected:03/2022
 
04/2022 Guillermo Sereno
541-783-4061
guillermo.sereno@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of this project is to install a cathodic protection system on the GTN A&B Pipelines to maintain compliance with federal regulations and TC Energy requirements. Cathodic protection systems prevent and control corrosion of steel piping.
Location: UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T32S,R8E,SEC.31. T33S,R8E,SEC.6-8,16,17,21,22,26,27,35. T34S,R8E,SEC.1,2. Chiloquin Ranger District.
Hog Creek Oregon Spotted Frog Road Decommissioning
EA

           *UPDATED*
- Road management  Completed  Actual: 01/06/2022  04/2022 Jade Souza
5417834058
Jade.Souza@usda.gov 
Description: The Chiloquin Ranger District proposes to decommission three segments of roads within the Hog Creek system, 4520-278; 4520-270 (between 4519 and 4520); and 4526-935, totaling about 0.9 miles. All roads proposed for decommissioning are level 1 roads.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60079
Location: UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Section 2 of T33, R8, section 31 of T32, R9, section 35 of T32, R8, and sections 2 and 11 of T33, R8. This project area is located approximately 6 miles east of highway 97 on the Kirk Road (FS 43) on the Chiloquin Ranger District, Fremont-Winema National Forest.
Ranch Creek Redband Trout Habitat Enhancement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING*
- Watershed management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/18/2022 
Expected:03/2022
 
08/2022 Guillermo Sereno
541-783-4061
guillermo.sereno@usda.gov 
Description: Enhance existing redband trout spawning habitat and provide cover for spawning trout. Work will occur in the Ranch Creek Ditch prior to the ditch entering private lands.
Location: UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T. 34 S., R. 7 E., SEC. 19. Ranch Creek Ditch, Chiloquin Ranger District.
T-Mobile Antennae and Shelter Project
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 01/26/2022  05/2022 Guillermo Sereno
541-783-4061
guillermo.sereno@usda.gov 
Description: T-Mobile proposes to build a new shelter and install a new antenna with supporting telecommunication equipment on a designated communication site.
Location: UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T. 33 S., R. 8 E., Section 8. Telecommunication site on top of Solomon Butte, Chiloquin Ranger District, Fremont-Winema National Forest.
Yamsi Grazing Allotment
EA
- Grazing management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Joseph Robson
541-783-4068
jrobson@fs.fed.us 
Description: Map 12. Evaluate livestock grazing on the Yamsi Grazing Allotment. The current Yamsi Allotment permit authorizes 444 cow/calf pairs for four months at 45% utilization.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=31895
Location: UNIT - Chiloquin Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T32S, R10E; T32S, R11E; T33S, R10E; T33S, R11E; T33S, R12E; T34S, R10E; T34S, R11E. Chiloquin Ranger District in the Williamson River and Sycan River watersheds.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest,   Klamath Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Aspen Point Campground Wastewater and Electric Project
CE
- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 10/19/2021 
Expected:01/2022
 
03/2023 Guillermo Sereno
541-783-4061
guillermo.sereno@usda.gov 
Description: There is a need to undertake improvements to the existing restrooms, showers, and supporting infrastructure at Aspen Point Campground. Having a centralized wastewater system will comply with the Oregon DEQ WCFP requirement.
Location: UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T. 37 S., R. 5 E., Section 3. Aspen Point Campground, Lake of the Woods, Klamath Ranger District.
Lake of the Woods Resort Improvement Project
EA
- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/17/2021
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 11/2021 
Expected:01/2022
 
04/2022 Melanie Fullman
715-762-5107
melanie.fullman@usda.gov 
Description: I am proposing several actions at Lake of the Woods Resort including road and transportation improvements, dock renovation at the Resort marina, installation of park model cabins, addition of RV sites, and remodeling of the Marina building.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60600
Location: UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lake of the Woods Resort in Township 37S, Range 5E .Approximately 35 miles west of Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Liars Butte Warming Shelter Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING*
- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/18/2022 
Expected:03/2022
 
07/2022 Guillermo Sereno
5417834061
guillermo.sereno@usda.gov 
Description: This project proposes to erect a small snow shelter on the top of the ridge at Liars Butte. There are currently no warming shelters in this area of the forest. If someone should ever get stuck, they would have no place to get out of the elements.
Location: UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T. 33 S., R. 6 E., SEC 32. Liars Butte, Klamath Ranger District.
Mountain Lakes Hand Pile Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING*
- Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 01/18/2022 
Expected:03/2022
 
04/2022 Guillermo Sereno
5417834061
guillermo.sereno@usda.gov 
Description: This purpose of this project is to create a 300-foot fire suppression holding feature along the private boundary of Mount Lakes Estates, intended to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire for an adjacent at-risk community.
Location: UNIT - Klamath Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Klamath. LEGAL - T. 36 S., R. 6 E., SEC 20, 21. Private Boundary along Mountain Lakes Estates, Klamath Ranger District.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest,   Lakeview Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Corral Creek Pasture/South Hay Creek (Dog Mountain) Division Fence
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2022 
Expected:04/2022
 
04/2022 Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed project is a one mile fence to exclude the South Fork of Hay Creek not within the S. Hay Creek Riparian Pasture from use while cattle are on the Corral Springs pasture of the Dog Mountain Allotment to better manage the riparian area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59231
Location: UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The fence will run from the NE corner of the S. Hay Creek Riparian Pasture to the southern edge of the Dry Valley-Sparrow private Property in Section 1 of T 40 S R 16 E.
Corral Creek Pasture/South Hay Creek Division Fence
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Grazing management  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Joshua Golson
(541)947-6249
Joshua.Golson@usda.gov 
Description: Proposing to build approximately one mile of fence to exclude the South Fork of Hay Creek not within the S. Hay Creek Riparian Pasture from use while cattle are on the Corral Springs pasture of the Dog Mountain Allotment.
Location: UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NE corner of the S. Hay Creek Riparian Pasture to the southern edge of the Dry Valley-Sparrowk private Property in Section 1 of T 40 S R 16 E.
Dog Lake (303) Road Decommissioning
EA
- Road management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: The Fremont Winema NF is proposing to decommission approximately 3.1 miles of the 4020303 road along the east side of Dog Lake due to poor road conditions, hydrological issues, unstable soils, danger trees, and repeated need for maintenance
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59473
Location: UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project is east of Dog Lake, approximately 19 miles southwest of the town of Lakeview in Sections 22, 27, and 33-34 of, T40S, R17E; Lake County, Oregon.
Little Honey Creek Fence Construction
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Grazing management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/01/2022 
Expected:04/2022
 
04/2022 Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: The Forest Service proposes to build a fence to create a rotation manageable riparian pasture around Little Honey Creek on the Whitepine Allotment in the North Warners.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59475
Location: UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 37 S, R 21 E, S 2.
Private Road Authorization-Drews Creek
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/10/2021  12/2021 Catherine Callaghan
541-947-6326
catherine.callaghan@usda.gov 
Description: Issuing and authorization to a landowner for use, operation, and maintenance of an existing native surface road to reach private property.
Location: UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T40S, R18E, Section 11 Willamette Meridian.
South Warner Habitat Restoration Project
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 
Completed  Actual: 12/27/2021  03/2022 Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: To improve wildlife habitat conditions and increase the forest resilience to disturbance events on approximately 69,567 acres through small tree thinning, prescribed fire, aspen/mountain mahogany/meadow enhancement, and stream restoration.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60368
Location: UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The Project Area is located East of Lakeview and South of Highway 140 on Forest Service lands in T38S, R14E; T38S, R15E; T39S, R15E; T39S, R16E; T40S, R15E; T40S, R16E; T41S, R15E; and T41S, R16E.
Surprise Valley Electrification Corporation - Mitchell Line
CE

           *UPDATED*
- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 11/01/2021  11/2021 Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: To issue a temporary construction permit for 5 years to Surprise Valley Elect. Corp. to install new aerial and underground power lines from Forest Service land to private.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60973
Location: UNIT - Lakeview Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NW of NW of section 25 of T. 38 S, R. 20 E.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest,   Paisley Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Thomas Creek Guard Station Demolition and Hazardous Materials Disposal
CE
- Facility management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/02/2021 
Expected:04/2021
 
04/2021 Joshua Golson
(541)947-6249
joshua.golson@usda.gov 
Description: The Thomas Creek Guard Station off NFS Road 28 was shut down around 1989 and is run down/lacking an adequate water source. Due to the condition of the facility, the Forest Supervisor marked it for demolition to reduce its physical footprint.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59480
Location: UNIT - Paisley Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T37S, R18E.
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Fremont-Winema National Forest,   Silver Lake Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

R6 - Pacific Northwest Region  
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Baby Bear Timber Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/01/2021 
Expected:12/2021
 
01/2022 Christopher Stout
541-274-0116
christopher.stout@usda.gov 
Description: This project aims to improve timber stand health and wildlife habitat by reducing the risk of and increasing forest resilience to fire and insect and disease infestation through a combination of understory tree thinning and prescribed fire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61168
Location: UNIT - Silver Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is on the Silver Lake RD, north of the Bear Flat Rd, south and west of HWY 31, and east of Forest Service Road 2415. The legal location is T26S R11E S 11-14, 22-27, 35; T26S R12E S 19, 30.
Bear Wallow Timber Stand and Wildlife Habitat Improvement Project
CE
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 
In Progress:
Scoping Start 09/22/2021 
Expected:12/2021
 
01/2023 Christopher Stout
541-274-0116
christopher.stout@usda.gov 
Description: This project aims to improve timber stand health and wildlife habitat by reducing the risk of and increasing forest resilience to fire and insect and disease infestation through a combination of understory tree thinning and prescribed fire.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61167
Location: UNIT - Silver Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is on the Silver Lake RD, SE of La Pine, Oregon between Gilchrist State Forest and the Fort Rock Property of Ecotrust Forest Management, T25S R11E S 19-35, T26S R11E S 1-11, T26S R12E S6.
Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Access Road Improvement
CE
- Road management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Ashley Philbeck
541-947-6340
ashley.philbeck@usda.gov 
Description: The proposed project would issue a road use permit with BPA to authorize road reconstruction maintenance on NFDR Roads 2901-013 and 2901-019 on the Silver Lake Ranger District to ensure that the BPA communications relay facility remains accessible.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59476
Location: UNIT - Silver Lake Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lake. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Township 30 South, Range 16 East, Sections 9 and 10, Willamette Meridian.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.