Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
04/01/2025 to 06/30/2025
Mt. Hood 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
-  Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest, Occurring in more than one District (excluding Forestwide)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest,  Barlow Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest,  Clackamas River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest,  Hood River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Mt. Hood National Forest,  Zigzag Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Projects Occurring Nationwide  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  Cancelled  N/A  N/A Jennifer McRae
202-791-8488
SM.FS.NFSWONGA@usda.gov 
Description: Amend all land management plans for units of the National Forest System to include consistent direction to conserve and steward existing and recruit future old-growth forest conditions and to monitor their condition across planning areas of NFS.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65356
Location: UNIT - All Districts-level Units. STATE - All States. COUNTY - All Counties. LEGAL - Not Applicable. National Forests and Grasslands (128 units).
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.
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Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)  

 
Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Expected Implementation Project Contact
Northwest Forest Plan Amendment
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Land management planning  In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 11/15/2024
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 10/2025  		Expected:03/2026
  		03/2026 Priya Shahani
707-562-8737
sm.fs.NWFPquestion@usda.gov 
Description: The Northwest Forest Plan Amendment provides an updated management framework that incorporates best available scientific information, considers public input, recommendations from the Federal Advisory Committee, tribes, and government partners.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64745
Location: UNIT - Lassen National Forest All Units, Mendocino National Forest All Units, Modoc National Forest All Units, Six Rivers National Forest All Units, Gifford Pinchot National Forest All Units, Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest All Units, Siuslaw National Forest All Units, Umpqua National Forest All Units, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units, Shasta Trinity National Forest All Units, Deschutes National Forest All Units, Mt. Hood National Forest All Units, Klamath National Forest All Units, Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units, Willamette National Forest All Units, Olympic National Forest All Units. STATE - California, Oregon, Washington. COUNTY - Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Shasta, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, Adams, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Douglas, Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Yakima, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, Yamhill. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The area of the Northwest Forest Plan within the range of the northern spotted owl.
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Mt. Hood 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
Big Eddy-Ostrander Conductor Replacement Project
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Michelle Lombardo
503-668-1796
michelle.lombardo@usda.gov 
Description: For more information the Big Eddy-Ostrander Conductor Replacement Project, visit the BPA project website https://www.bpa.gov/learn-and-participate/public-involvement-decisions/project-reviews/big-eddy-ostrander-project
Web Link:  https://www.bpa.gov/learn-and-participate/public-involvement-decisions/project-reviews/big-eddy-ostrander-project
Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District, Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas, Hood River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The transmissions line bisects approximately 12 miles of the Forest, through the Hood River and Zigzag Ranger Districts.
East Zone Trail Bridges Improvement Project Part 2
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 02/21/2025  05/2025 Jonathon Breithaupt
5413404073
Jonathon.Breithaupt@usda.gov 
Description: trail bridge work
Location: UNIT - Barlow Ranger District, Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River, Wasco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clark Creek West and Lookout Mountain Trails.
East Zone Trail Bridges Improvements Project Part 1
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management  Completed  Actual: 01/23/2025  05/2025 Jonathon Breithaupt
5413404073
Jonathon.Breithaupt@usda.gov 
Description: The project will replace three trail bridges on the east zone of the Mt. Hood National Forest and construct one new trail bridge where a natural ford currently exists.
Location: UNIT - Barlow Ranger District, Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River, Wasco. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Dog River, McCubbins 575, McCubbins 577, Sahalie Falls Trails.
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Mt. Hood National Forest,   Barlow 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
Hootnanny
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 04/2025  		Expected:08/2025  09/2025 Ashley Popham
541-340-4073
ashley.popham@usda.gov 
Description: The primary purposes of this project are to reduce the risk of landscape level disturbance and increase forest resiliency to insect and disease.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=66961
Location: UNIT - Barlow Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Wasco. LEGAL - Township 3 South, Range 11 East, Sections 1, 12, and 13; and Township 3 South, Range 12 East, Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, and 18. Southeast portion of the Barlow Ranger District.
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Mt. Hood National Forest,   Clackamas River 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
Consent for Geothermal Leasing
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Minerals and Geology  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 03/2025  		Expected:11/2025  12/2025 Michelle Lombardo
503-668-1796
michelle.lombardo@usda.gov 
Description: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received nominations of National Forest System lands to be considered for a future, competitive geothermal lease sale. The Forest Service is considering whether to consent to the BLM to lease these lands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67700
Location: UNIT - Clackamas River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T8S, R7E, Willamette Meridian, Sections 23-26 and 35-36; T9S, R7E, Willamette Meridian, Sections 1-2. South-east corner of the Clackamas River Ranger District.
Indian Henry Bridge Replacement Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Recreation management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/07/2025  		Expected:03/2025
  		05/2025 William Conroy
541-783-4039
william.conroy@usda.gov 
Description: To repair fire-related damages to two bridges in the Indian Henry Campground that occurred during the 2020 Riverside Fire.
Location: UNIT - Clackamas River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Indian Henry Campground.
Stone Creek Vegetation Management Project
EA
 - Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/25/2024
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2025  		Expected:02/2026
  		03/2026 Caila Campbell
971-333-4067
caila.campbell@usda.gov 
Description: The project seeks to improve forest health and diversity on approximately 3,225 acres within the Oak Grove Fork Clackamas River watershed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=65780
Location: UNIT - Clackamas River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The planning area is located south of Timothy Lake along the south-eastern boundary of National Forest System lands and encompasses an area of approximately 17,000 acres.
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Mt. Hood National Forest,   Hood River 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
Forest System Road (FSR) 1310-000 Maintenance and Debris Disposal
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  Completed  Actual: 01/17/2025  05/2025 Ashley Popham
541-340-4073
ashley.popham@usda.gov 
Description: This project will conduct road maintenance on FSR 1310-000.
Location: UNIT - Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. FSR 1310-000.
13 Road Reconstruction
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Road management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/07/2025  		Expected:03/2025
  		06/2026 Ashley Popham
541-340-4073
ashley.popham@usda.gov 
Description: The purpose of the project is to conduct road work necessary to reopen Forest System Road (FSR) 1300-000 to the public as a Maintenance Level 2 road.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67740
Location: UNIT - Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. FSR 1300-000.
Clear Branch Dam Rehabilitation
EIS
 - Watershed management
- Special use management
- Facility management 		 In Progress:
NOI in Federal Register 09/19/2022
Est. DEIS NOA in Federal Register 01/2026  		Expected:11/2026
  		08/2027 Debra Proctor
715-580-0412
debra.proctor@usda.gov 
Description: There is a need to rehabilitate Clear Branch Dam to meet current dam safety and environmental compliance standards in order to continue to provide a clean dependable water supply for the Upper Hood River valley. More info at: clearbranchdam.com.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62859
Location: UNIT - Hood River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Hood River. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clear Branch Dam.
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Mt. Hood National Forest,   Zigzag 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
Kiwanis Camp Gate Replacement
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Facility management  Completed  Actual: 03/07/2025  07/2025 Karina Hawley
605-673-9325
karina.hawley@usda.gov 
Description: The project would replace an existing gate at the camp entrance with a new gate that is attached to the existing bridge.
Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, 83500 Kiwanis Camp Rd, Rhododendron, OR 97049.
Portland General Electric (PGE) Utility Line Tree Detachment Project
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/13/2025  		Expected:04/2025
  		05/2025 Jay Martin
503-668-1476
Jay.Martin3@usda.gov 
Description: PGE is legislatively mandated to remove power line attached to trees. Therefore, PGE is proposing to remove approximately 250 electrical distribution lines from trees. This activity would require modification to the existing right of way.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67603
Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Recreation residence tract on the Zigzag Ranger District.
Timberline Pucci Night Lighting and Snowmaking
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 03/05/2025  06/2025 Allison Sweeney
208-677-8303
allison.sweeney@usda.gov 
Description: The project would involve trenching to install three new night lighting extensions and one new snowmaking power extension within the Special Use Permit Area of Timberline.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=67097
Location: UNIT - Zigzag Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Clackamas. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Timberline Special Use Permit Area.
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