Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2022 to 03/31/2022
Willamette 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, Willamette National Forest,  Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest,  McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest,  Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)
-  R6 - Pacific Northwest Region, Willamette National Forest,  Sweet Home 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.
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Willamette National Forest,   Detroit 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
Bado Thin
CE
 - Vegetation management (other than forest products)  On Hold  N/A  N/A Annika Dixon
503-854-3897
annika.dixon@usda.gov 
Description: Bado Thin would commercially thin approximately 70 acres of timber over the age of 80 to increase stand health and vigor and provide timber to the local economy. Timber would be harvested using both ground based and skyline yarding systems.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T10S, R5E, section 21. Next to the southern bank of the Detroit Reservoir.
Divide
EA
 - Land management planning
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products) 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Adrienne Strubb
303-275-5282
Adrienne.Strubb@usda.gov 
Description: This project would commercially harvest about 1647 acres of managed and natural stands to enhance the growth and structural complexity of the stands. Project also includes road density management, meadow restoration, sugar pine habitat restoration.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56803
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T 10 S, R 06 E, sections 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, and T 11 S, R 06 E, sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, and 28. Approximately 7 miles SE of Detroit.
Elkhorn Creek Comprehensive River Management Plan
EA
 - Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 10/2022  		Expected:02/2024  02/2024 Jennie O'Connor Card
406-589-7060
Jennifer.Card@usda.gov 
Description: Develop a comprehensive river management plan (CRMP), as required by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, to protect and enhance the values for which the rivers were designated (free-flowing, water quality, and outstandingly remarkable values).
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60604
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Sections 12 and 13 in Township 9 South, Range 4 East to Section 1, Township 9 South, Range 3 East. Designated segments are from the Forest Service boundary on the common section line between Sections 12 & 13 T9S, R4E to the point where the segment leaves Federal ownership along the BLM boundary.
ODOT Halls Ridge Communication Site
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2022  		Expected:06/2022  06/2022 Amelia Snook
458-225-2726
Amelia.Snook@usda.gov 
Description: Oregon Department of Transportation Wireless Communications Section wishes to place a new site at Halls Ridge to construct multi-purpose public safety grade communications, including a tower, an equipment shelter, and other equipment.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Section 8, T 10S, R 5E. Halls Ridge communication site, off 2223-527.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Special Use Permit Renewal
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 01/2022  		Expected:04/2022  04/2022 Amelia Snook
458-225-2726
Amelia.Snook@usda.gov 
Description: Renewal of Detroit Lake State Park and Mongold Day Use Area special use permits. Special use permit will be for a term of 30 years.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Detroit Lake State Park and the Mongold Day Use Area on Hwy 22 along Detroit Lake.
Sportsman's Thin
CE
 - Forest products  On Hold  N/A  N/A Annika Dixon
503-854-3897
annika.dixon@usda.gov 
Description: Project is proposing commercial thinning of timber over 80 years old to increase health and vigor of stands.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56760
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T10S,R5E, secs 11,12,14, Adjacent to Detroit Reservoir.
Tumble Fall and Leave
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Watershed management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Jamie Sheahan Alonso
(503) 910-4867
jamie.sheahanalonso@usda.gov 
Description: Diversify even aged stands along both Tumble and Parkett Creeks and restore large wood to the creeks (without removing dominant trees) by directionally felling to place woody material into the riparian area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56173
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn, Marion. LEGAL - Parkett Creek: T.11S., R.07E., Section 19, NW 1/4 Tumble Creek: T.10S., R.05E., Section 10, NW 1/4. Tumble Creek: just downstream of water intake for the Detroit Lake State Park and upstream from the Hwy 22 bridge. Parkett Creek: in the headwaters of the North Santiam River, SW of Marion Forks.
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Willamette National Forest,   McKenzie 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
Blue River Oak Meadow Restoration
CE

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/01/2021  		Expected:01/2022
  		02/2022 Sarah Ward
541-822-7288
Sarah.Ward2@usda.gov 
Description: Restore 117 acres of Oregon White Oak meadows affected by the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. Treatments include revegetation of Oregon White Oaks and other native meadow species, under burning or pile burning to remove fuels and maintain meadow conditions.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61008
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located off Forest Service Roads 1501 and 1500104 which originate off the 15 Road south of the Blue River Reservoir. Legal location T16S R04E SEC 13,14,22, T16S R05E Sec18, 19.
Boulder Thin
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Fuels management 		 Completed  Actual: 10/12/2021  11/2021 Floyd Comer
541 822-7203
floyd.comer@usda.gov 
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat 56 acres in a stand that is approximately 56 years old. Treatments would include 40 acres of commercial thinning including gaps and 16 acres within the riparian reserve left untreated as skips.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59895
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T15S, R06E Sections 25 & 36. The proposed project area is located off Forest Service Road 2653000 Boulder Creek.
Clear Lake Resort 2021 Improvements
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Special use management  Completed  Actual: 10/05/2021  10/2021 Denise Mercer
541-822-7224
denise.mercer@usda.gov 
Description: Add three rental yurts, replace cabin, run utility (power lines) to them.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=60724
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Clear Lake resort.
Tamolitch Pool (Blue Pool)
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 04/29/2021  		Expected:02/2022
  		01/2024 Dean Schlichting
541-225-6424
deandschlichting@fs.fed.us 
Description: This project will manage Tamolitch Pool (Blue Pool) by building a parking lot on approximately 3 acres, re-routing a section of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, adding recreation amenities, and closing Tamolitch Pool to swimming.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53543
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T15S R6E Sections 1, 11, and 12, T15S R7E Section 6, T14S R6E Sections 25 and 36, and T14S R7E Sections 30 and 31. The project area encompasses Tamolitch Pool on the McKenzie River as well as the surrounding area between Hwy 126, Trail Bridge Campground, road 2672-655 near Smith Reservoir, and road 2600-740.
Three Sisters Wildfire Risk Reduction Treatment
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Fuels management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/03/2017  		Expected:02/2022
  		03/2022 Dennis Rogers
541-822-7247
drogers02@fs.fed.us 
Description: This treatment aims to provide pre-established strategic suppression/containment opportunities for wildfires burning within and adjacent to the Three Sisters Wilderness
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=51233
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. South end of McKenzie River road.
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Willamette National Forest,   Middle Fork 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
Broken Bowl Bridge Replacement
CE
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: The bridge was broken from a downed tree during the 2019 snow event. This bridge is along the Fall Creek National Scenic Trail.
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T18S, R2E, S31 SE. Approximately 9 miles north/northeast of Lowell, OR.
Cowhorn Trail Cutoff
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/09/2018  		Expected:04/2022
  		04/2022 Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: Oregon Cascades Recreation Area remains disconnected between the west and east sides as it stands. No bike-legal single track route exists from the popular Timpanogas area to the Windy Lakes. This proposed cutoff will create better connectivity.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=53692
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T25S, R5.5E, Sections 11 and 1. Approximately, 35 miles southeast of Oakridge.
Fall Creek Repeater
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Facility management  Completed  Actual: 10/26/2021  10/2021 Anne Trapanese
541-560-3433
anne.trapanese@usda.gov 
Description: We have a need to improve communication within the Fall Creek Watershed and are proposing to install a new repeater. The impacted area is less than 1/4 acre.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59774
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The target location is the end of the 1821-154 Road.
Lowell Country Project
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 On Hold  N/A  N/A Eileen Kitayama
458-245-0170
eileen.kitayama@usda.gov 
Description: The project includes thinning of ~15,900 net acres of managed stands under 80 years of age to improve stand growth/vigor and to produce a sustainable supply of forest products, as well as maintain, store and/or decommission ~650 miles of roads.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=52868
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Located in the 123,000 acre Fall Creek 5th watershed, on the western edge of the Middle Fork Ranger District, Township 17-20 and Range 2 - 4E of the Willamette Meridian. https://arcg.is/0KHXCq.
North Fork #2 Bridge Replacement
CE
 - Recreation management  On Hold  N/A  N/A Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: The bridge damage during the 2019 snow event. It is near failing. This bridge on the North Fork Trail.
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R3E, Section 26 of the Willamette Meridian, Lane County, Oregon. Approximately 5 miles north/northeast of Westfir, OR along the North Fork River.
North Fork Bridge Replacement
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/24/2019  		Expected:03/2022
  		05/2022 Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: The bridge, which is located along the North Fork Trail, has failed and is unsafe to cross. The new bridge would be built with native log stringers by hand using skilled trail bridge builders.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56000
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T20S, R3E, Section 13. Approximately 8 miles north/northeast of Westfir, OR along the North Fork River.
Side Channel Bridge Construction
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management  In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/07/2021  		Expected:03/2022
  		04/2022 Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
karowell@fs.fed.us 
Description: We propose to build the Side Channel trail bridge on the Middle Fork Trail #3609 to meet National Health and Safety standards for trails.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59776
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Middle Fork Trail #3609.
Steeple Rock Rigdon
EA

           *NEW LISTING* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management 		 Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 02/2022  		Expected:06/2023  06/2023 Hilary Krieger
5038543221
Hilary.Krieger@usda.gov 
Description: Thinning with skips and gaps, meadow restoration, floodplain restoration, roadside fuels reductions, dispersed campsite reconfiguration, travel management, and quarry development.
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T 22 S, R2 E, Sections 35 and 36; T 23 S, R 2 E, Sections 1, 2, 10-15, 22-26; T 23 S, R 3 E, Sections 4-9, 16-21, 28-34; T 24 S, R3 E, Sections 3-11 and 24-20, T 34 S, R 2 E, Sections 1, 13, and 24. 14 miles south of Oakridge in Lane County on the western slopes of the Cascades mostly in the Buck Creek 6th field watershed, though overlapping into the Coal Creek and Packard Creek subwatersheds.
Whitebark Pine Planting
CE

           *UPDATED* 		- Vegetation management (other than forest products)  On Hold  N/A  N/A Sally Christensen
541-496-4194
smchristensen@fs.fed.us 
Description: Whitebark pine is listed as threatened due to white pine blister rust, mountain pine beetle, fire suppression, and climate change. This project would plant approximately 500 Whitebark pine seedlings on 30 acres in the Fuji Mountain area.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=56025
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - is 22S 5 1/2 E Sec 14. Approximately 16 miles east of Oakridge, OR near Fuji Mountain.
Youngs Rock Rigdon EIS
EIS

           *UPDATED* 		- Recreation management
- Heritage resource management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management 		 In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 07/09/2021
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 04/2022  		Expected:06/2022
  		06/2022 Hilary Krieger
541-460-0754
Hilary.Krieger@usda.gov 
Description:  Forest management treatments are proposed on approximately 6,800 acres within the project area. Treatment proposed include thinning, early seral creation, fuel reduction, habitat restoration, system road management, recreation management.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=55868
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - The legal description of the area is T 23 S, R 3 E, sections 1-4, 9-16, 21-28, 34-36, T 23 S, R 4 E, sections 7, 16-35, T 24 S, R 3 E, sections 1-3, 10-13, T 24 S, R 4 E, sections 2-1, 14-20. This project planning area is located in the Upper Middle Fork Willamette Watershed, in Lane County, Oregon. The project is located approximately 15 miles south of Oakridge ,OR on the 2100 road system.
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Willamette National Forest,   Sweet Home 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
Dispersed Camping Rehabilitation and Improvements
CE
 - Recreation management
- Watershed management 		 In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/22/2021  		Expected:04/2022
  		06/2022 Stefanie Gatchell
541-367-3962
stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov 
Description: The proposal would rehab and improve dispersed camping sites in several popular areas by reconfiguring sites and closing unauthorized roads or trails. The project is needed to reduce safety concerns, vegetation damage, garbage and human waste issues.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=59452
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Canal Creek T10,11S, R4, sections 2,3,10. Quartzville T10,11,12S, R4 sections 23,26,27,28,33,34,35, R5 sections 30,31. Galena and Hwy 20 T13S, R4,5,6,7 sections, 18,25,30,31,32. Canal Creek T10,11S, R4, sections 2,3,10. Quartzville T10,11,12S, R4 sections 23,26,27,28,33,34,35, R5 sections 30,31. Galena and Hwy 20 T13S, R4,5,6,7 sections, 18,25,30,31,32.
Quartzville-Middle Santiam
EA

           *UPDATED* 		- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Road management 		 In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 11/10/2021  		Expected:05/2022
  		06/2022 Joan Schmidgall
541-367-3809
jschmidgall02@fs.fed.us 
Description: Contribute a sustainable supply of timber to local communities while promoting health and diversity in Matrix and LSR land allocations. Vegetation management is proposed for ~7,800 acres. Road decommissioning and maintenance is also proposed.
Web Link:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=57351
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The project is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Sweet Home, Oregon.
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