Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA) 01/01/2024 to 03/31/2024 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 - Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding 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
Land Management Plan Direction for Old-Growth Forest Conditions Across the National Forest System EIS *NEW LISTING*	- Land management planning	Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 12/2023	Expected:01/2025	01/2025	Jennifer Ruyle 520-388-8351 jennifer.mcrae@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.
Nationwide Aerial Application of Fire Retardant on National Forest System Land. EIS	- Regulations, Directives, Orders	In Progress: DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022 Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2023	Expected:09/2023	01/2024	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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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 *NEW LISTING*	- Land management planning	Developing Proposal Est. NOI in Federal Register 12/2023	Expected:11/2024	12/2024	Scott Peets 541-750-7181 scott.peets@usda.gov
Description: The 21 members of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) Federal Advisory Committee will provide NWFP modernization recommendations to the USFS. 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.
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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 *UPDATED*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Mark Leis 208-382-7400 mark.leis@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.
Breitenbush Campground Well CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	Completed	Actual: 09/29/2023	11/2023	Stefanie Gatchell 541-367-3962 stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov
Description: This project is to construct a water well to supply Breitenbush Campground. Due to recent fires, we will drill a new water supply well near the water treatment system building to change supply sources from shallow to deep groundwater well source. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64482
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T.9S., R.7E., Section 20. Well located NE of the Breitenbush Campground, off of Hwy 46.
Detroit Ranger Station Permanent Homes Rebuild CE *UPDATED*	- Facility management	Completed	Actual: 10/06/2023	08/2024	Adrienne Strubb 541-460-0861 Adrienne.Strubb@usda.gov
Description: The Detroit Ranger District seeks to build four structures to replace the four single-family residences that were lost due to the 2020 wildfires. Located on the previous general footprint, each unit is designed for operational and energy efficiency. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61837
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T10S R5E Sec 2-3. Project located on Detroit Ranger Station administrative site, approximately 1.5 miles west of the city of Detroit, Oregon.
Devils Creek and Breitenbush Forks post-fire Cabins Rebuild CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Special area management - Special use management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Darrin Neff 503-854-4219 darrin.neff@usda.gov
Description: In 2020, the Lionshead Fire destroyed 70 recreation residences (cabins) on the Devil's Creek and Breitenbush Forks tracks. This project is to allow the rebuild of the fire-destroyed cabins, where appropriate. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62136
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - The two recreation tracks are located at T9S, R7S, Sections 20 and 21. The tracks are Northeast of Detroit, off of the Hwy 46 and NF roads 890 and 896.
Divide EA *UPDATED*	- Land management planning - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/16/2020 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2024	Expected:07/2026	06/2027	Adrienne Strubb 541-460-0861 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 *UPDATED*	- Land management planning - Recreation management - Special area management - Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants	In Progress: Objection Period Legal Notice 09/13/2023	Expected:01/2024	01/2024	Heather Stewart 458-231-5632 Heather.Stewart@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.
Henline Bridge Replacement CE *UPDATED*	- Road management	Completed	Actual: 11/24/2023	06/2024	Darrin Neff 503-854-4219 darrin.neff@usda.gov
Description: This project proposes replacement of the bridge located on NFS Road 2209 at Henline Creek that was destroyed in the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire. There is currently a temporary bridge at this location, which will be replaced with a permanent structure. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64481
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T.8S., R.4E.,. National Forest Service Road 2209 at Henline Creek.
Humbug GNA Thin CE *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2023	Expected:05/2024	08/2024	Chris Sorensen 541-367-3540 Christopher.Sorensen@usda.gov
Description: Thinning up to 70 acres in managed stands under 80 years old to improve stand growth and vigor and produce wood products for the economy. The project is in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry under the Good Neighbor Authority. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64960
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Township 09S, Range 06E, Sec 1, 2, and 11. About 8 miles northeast of Detroit accessed from the 46 road and 4696 road.
Ivy Cliff EA *UPDATED*	- Land management planning - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Mark Leis 208-382-7400 mark.leis@usda.gov
Description: This project would commercially harvest about 2037 acres of managed and natural stands to enhance the growth and structural complexity of the stands. Project also includes road density management, fuels improvement, sugar pine habitat restoration.
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T11S R5E, Sect 1,2,10,11,12,13,14,15,22,23,24, and 25; T11S R6E, Sect 6,7,8,17,18,19,20,21,28,29,30,31,32, and 33; T12S R6E, Sect 4 and 5. Approximately 8 miles SE of Detroit.
Kinney GNA Thin CE *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Developing Proposal Est. Scoping Start 12/2023	Expected:07/2024	08/2024	Chris Sorensen 541-367-3540 Christopher.Sorensen@usda.gov
Description: Thinning up to 70 acres of managed stands under 80 years old to improve stand growth and vigor and to produce wood products. The project is in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry under the Good Neighbor Authority. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64961
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - About 7 miles south of the Detroit Lake Dam accessed using the 2212 road to the 634 road. About 7 miles south of the Detroit Lake Dam accessed using the 2212 road to the 634 road.
PGE Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line 2024 Maintenance CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/14/2023	Expected:12/2023	06/2024	Virginia Daniel 435-783-4338 virginia.daniel@usda.gov
Description: Portland General Electric (PGE) is performing maintenance of their Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line. In addition to routine maintenance, PGE is reopening old access roads and constructing limited access roads. Helicopter work may be necessary. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64597
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.09S., R05E., Sections 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 35, 36; T.09S., R06E., Sections 29, 21; T.09S., R07E., Section PB 39.
Panther Creek Culvert CE *UPDATED*	- Watershed management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2023	Expected:12/2023	07/2024	Darrin Neff 503-854-4219 darrin.neff@usda.gov
Description: Under the Wyden agreement, a culvert at Panther Creek is proposed to be replaced by a cooperator who received federal funding to improve aquatic habitat quality. The project area is located on private land. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64484
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project located on private land.
Portland General Electric (PGE) Powerline Deck Sale CE *UPDATED*	- Fuels management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Mark Leis 208-382-7400 mark.leis@usda.gov
Description: PGE cut and decked hazard trees along their powerline after the 2020 fires, in accordance to their Memorandum of Understanding. A deck sale is proposed to reduce fuel hazard by removing these decks. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61846
Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T9S, R5E Sec 26-28,35-36, R6E Sec 12-17,21,29, R8E Sec 7. These decks are located North of Detroit City along French Creek road and Northeast of Detroit City along Highway 46.
Sportsman's Thin CE *UPDATED*	- Forest products	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/16/2019	Expected:03/2024	06/2026	Mark Leis 208-382-7400 mark.leis@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.
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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
2022 ODOT rock stockpile site CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/12/2022	Expected:03/2024	04/2024	Dean Schlichting 541-822 7214 dean.schlichting@usda.gov
Description: Expand the Santiam Pass Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) rock disposal site by 5 acres and build a short connecting road to the Santiam sand shed. Accomplished by blading away native soil and vegetation with standard earth moving equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63554
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project would take place on Santiam pass just to the east of Forest Road 2690 at the junction with Forest Road 2690801.
2023 Developed Recreation Site Improvements CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/22/2023	Expected:02/2024	04/2024	Jessica Reed 541-822-7236 jessica.reed2@usda.gov
Description: Mckenzie River Ranger District is planning multiple recreation site improvements at various sites. Projects will include parking lot light installation, bathroom installation, gate installation, septic installation, and camp host site creation. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64446
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T17S R5E Sections 20, 33: T16S R5E Sections 14, 6, 1: T14S R7 1/2E Section 10: T16S R4E Section 1: T14S R7E Sections 9, 20: T15S R6E Section 13: T14S R7 1/2E Section 2. McKenzie Bridge, Big Lake and Big Lake West, Mona, French Pete, Cold Water Cove, Ice Cap, Olallie, and Lookout Campgrounds. Terwilliger Parking Lot, Lookout Boat Launch, and Bruckart Boat Launch.
Calloway EA	- Forest products - Fuels management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 12/09/2022 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 02/2024	Expected:06/2024	06/2024	Dean Schlichting 541-822 7214 dean.schlichting@usda.gov
Description: This project area encompasses 45,027 acres and is located on the McKenzie River and Sweet Home Districts of the Willamette National Forest north of Blue River, Oregon. Harvest units are in three sub watersheds, with 394 units totaling 8,757 acres. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63148
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project area encompasses 45,027 acres, located on the McKenzie River and Sweet Home Districts of the Willamette National Forest just north of the town of Blue River, Oregon in Lane, and Linn Counties.
HV Thin CE *UPDATED*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 11/21/2023	06/2024	Patrick Dukelow 541-822-7223 Patrick.Dukelow@usda.gov
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing approximately 41 acres of variable density thinning in two plantation stands about 44 years old in the Horse Creek Late-Successional Reserve. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63651
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S R6E Sec 12-13. The stands are in the Middle Horse Creek subwatershed and are accessed by Forest Service Road 2638356, off Road 2638000 (Horse Creek Road).
McKenzie and Belknap WUI Hazardous Fuels CE *UPDATED*	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/12/2022	Expected:02/2024	04/2024	Dean Schlichting 541-822 7214 dean.schlichting@usda.gov
Description: Fire and Fuels Management is proposing a hazardous fuels reduction treatment in the McKenzie and Belnap wildland urban interface (WUI) area. The treatment would cover a 733-acre area broken into 5 units. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63684
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S R6E Sec 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 16. McKenzie bridge and Belknap Springs area.
PC Thin CE *UPDATED*	- Forest products	In Progress: Scoping Start 03/30/2023	Expected:02/2024	06/2024	Guillermo Vera 541-822-7257 guillermo.vera@usda.gov
Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 70 acres located in two stands that are approximately 41 years old. Treatments would thinning, gaps, and skips. Thinning would primarily remove smaller, unhealthy trees. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63693
Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T.16S., R06E., T16S R06E Sections 02, 03; Willamette Meridian. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service roads 2650000, 2650611, 2650613, 2650620.
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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
Bingham Bridge Floodplain Restoration CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Watershed management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2022	Expected:06/2024	07/2024	Lisa Kurian 541-782-5312 lisa.kurian@usda.gov
Description: Vegetation would be removed and large wood would be placed in the floodplain while reconnecting side channels. Heavy equipment would be used to cut high areas and fill low areas while trying to maintain as much established vegetation as possible. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62161
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T22S R3E S33 and S34, T23S R3E S3 and S4.
Broken Bowl Bridge Replacement CE	- Recreation management	On Hold	N/A	N/A	Kevin Rowell 541-782-5305 kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov
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.
Campground Host Site Improvements CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2022	Expected:04/2024	05/2024	Chloe Goldade-Holbrook 541-782-5230 chloe.goldade-holbrook@usda.gov
Description: Underground plastic holding tanks would be installed at many campgrounds within 10 feet of trailer pad. If the current host site is unsuitable, a new site could be selected. Parking barriers would be installed to prevent driving over tanks. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62163
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kiahanie, Bedrock, Blue Pool, Black Canyon, Gold Lake, North Waldo, Islet, Shadow Bay, Packard and Sand Prairie Campgrounds.
Campground Vault Toilet Replacements CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Facility management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2022	Expected:04/2024	05/2024	Chloe Goldade-Holbrook 541-782-5230 chloe.goldade-holbrook@usda.gov
Description: Replace toilets at Black Canyon, Broken Bowl, North Waldo, Salt Creek, Shadow Bay, Warner Mountain, and Campers Flat Campgrounds Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62162
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Black Canyon, Broken Bowl, North Waldo, Salt Creek, Shadow Bay, Warner Mountain, and Campers Flat Campgrounds.
Cedar Creek Reforestation CE *UPDATED*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Completed	Actual: 11/02/2023	05/2024	Mariah Wallace 541-782-5346 mariah.wallace@usda.gov
Description: The proposed action is to plant or aerial seed native conifers, hardwoods, and/or shrubs in up to approximately 15,300 acres within the 2022 Cedar Creek Fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63982
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Cedar Creek fire perimeter.
Cowhorn Trail Cutoff CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 05/09/2018	Expected:06/2024	07/2024	Kevin Rowell 541-782-5305 kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov
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.
Crale Horse Trail CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 08/09/2023	Expected:06/2024	07/2024	Kevin Rowell 541-782-5305 kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov
Description: To reestablish a horse trail that was made unusable by road storage actions on the 5835-515. At the end of the 515 road, old trail tread would be reestablished for .56 miles to tie into the Goodman Creek Trail. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64486
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service road 5835-515 leading to the Goodman Creek Trail.
Fall Creek Trail Bridge Replacements CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2023	Expected:06/2024	07/2024	Mariah Wallace 541-782-5346 mariah.wallace@usda.gov
Description: Plan is to repair 3 bridges on Fall Creek National Recreation Trail 3455. One bridge was damaged during a 2019 snowstorm, one was damaged during the Gales Fire, the third was damaged during the Jones Fire. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64262
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fall Creek Recreational Trail 3455. Dolly Varden Bridge, Marine Creek Bridge, and an unnamed bridge approximately .5 miles East of Marine Creek Bridge.
Fork Thin CE *NEW LISTING*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products)	Cancelled	N/A	N/A	Leslie Elliott 541-767-5040 leslie.j.elliott@usda.gov
Description: Thin 55 acres in two managed stands to improve growth and structure to provide timber and promote habitat diversity. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64019
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NW corner of Lowell Phase 5.
Huckleberry Flats OHV Ninth Creek Bridge Replacement and Reroute CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2023	Expected:06/2024	07/2024	Kevin Rowell 541-782-5305 kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov
Description: The purpose of this project is to replace the Ninth Creek bridge on the 102 trail at Huckleberry Flats OHV Area. Additionally, this project will reroute the crossing upstream where there is a more sustainable approach. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64034
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Huckleberry Flats OHV Trail System #102.
Iko Creek Bridge Replacement CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2023	Expected:04/2024	05/2024	Kevin Rowell 541-782-5305 kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov
Description: The purpose of the replacement bridge will be to prevent trail users and stock from fording the stream. The work will be conducted by Middle Fork RD trail crews and volunteers using chainsaws, grip hoists and other hand tools. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64271
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Middle Fork Trail 3609 at Iko Creek crossing, Legal Location: T24S, R4E, S12.
Larison POD Fuels Reduction Project CE *UPDATED*	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2023	Expected:11/2024	12/2024	Mariah Wallace 541-782-5346 mariah.wallace@usda.gov
Description: Implement the PODs (Potential Operational Delineations) strategy on the Middle Fork Ranger District by reducing fuels along preidentified WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) boundaries. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63996
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lower Middle Fork Willamette River.
Lowell Country Project EA *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Watershed management - Road management	Completed	Actual: 04/13/2021 04/14/2020 07/10/2019	12/2023	Mariah Wallace 541-782-5346 mariah.wallace@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.
Middle Fork Fire Affected Roads Project EA *UPDATED*	- Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/18/2022 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2024	Expected:01/2025	02/2025	Mariah Wallace 541-782-5346 mariah.wallace@usda.gov
Description: Reduce the risks posed by fire-killed and injured trees that have fallen across or remain standing along important access routes of the Cedar Creek, Gales and Bedrock fire-affected road system. (Formerly known as Cedar-Gales Roadside Risk Reduction) Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63158
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest System roads within the Cedar Creek Fire area.
Middle Fork USGS Gaging Station CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2023	Expected:06/2024	07/2024	Thomas Davis 541-782-5241 thomas.davis1@usda.gov
Description: This project would involve the Forest Service issuing a permit to allow the installation of equipment at the 2127 Road to be used by the US Geological Survey and Army Corps of Engineers for monitoring water flow. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64024
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. FSR 2127 at the Bearbones Bridge.
Side Channel Bridge Construction CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 04/07/2021	Expected:04/2024	05/2024	Kevin Rowell 541-782-5305 kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov
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 *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management - Watershed management - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 02/17/2022 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2024	Expected:10/2024	10/2024	Mariah Wallace 541-782-5346 mariah.wallace@usda.gov
Description: Thinning with skips and gaps in about 3,200 acres, meadow restoration, floodplain restoration, roadside fuels reductions, dispersed campsite reconfiguration, travel management, and quarry development. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61142
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.
Waldo Lake Campgrounds Hazard Tree Abatement CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 06/22/2023	Expected:05/2024	06/2024	McKenzie Jensen 503-622-2026 mckenzie.jensen@usda.gov
Description: The district is proposing to remove trees at North Waldo, Islet, and Harralson campgrounds damaged during the Cedar Creek Fire. This is to allow safe access to popular campgrounds. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64018
Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Waldo Campground, Islet Campground, Harallson Campground.
Youngs Rock Rigdon 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	Completed	Actual: 12/08/2023	05/2024	Elspeth Gustavson 541-225-6436 elspeth.gustavson@usda.gov
Description: Forest management treatments are proposed on approximately 6,500 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
Cougar Rock Repeater Upgrades CE *UPDATED*	- Special use management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2023	Expected:02/2024	08/2024	Hilary Henry 541-460-0754 Hilary.Henry@usda.gov
Description: The building that supports the Cougar Rock radio repeaters is insufficient. There is one structure that houses equipment to support the repeaters. The building is leaky allowing condensation to accumulate impacting the life of the equipment. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64091
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Range 4 East, Township 12 South, Section 34. The project is located off Forest Road 2027-755 at the Cougar Rock Repeater site.
Daly and Parish Lakes Trail Expansion CE *UPDATED*	- Recreation management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2023	Expected:02/2024	06/2024	Stefanie Gatchell 541-367-3962 stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov
Description: The Daly and Parish Lakes trails are in close proximity, but do not intersect. This project proposes three additional sections of new trail creating a loop connecting the two lakes and a trail re-route around the existing campsites at Daly Lake. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64092
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Township 6 East, Range 12 South, Sections 10, 11, 14 and 15. The project is located near Parish and Daly Lakes, approximately three miles east of Highway 22 off Forest Roads 2266 and 2266-450.
Meadow Habitat Protection and Improvements CE *UPDATED*	- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants - Vegetation management (other than forest products)	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2023	Expected:02/2024	06/2024	Claire Bennett 541-367-3412 claire.bennett@usda.gov
Description: The meadows at Lost Prairie, Parks Creek, and the junction of the 11/1152 roads have evidence of vehicle encroachment in these sensitive habitats. Boulders or fencing would be constructed and signs would notify the public of the restricted access. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64093
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Lost Prairie: Township 13 South, Range 6 East, Section 27; Parks Creek: Township 12 South, Range 6 East, Section 26; 11/1152 road junction meadow: Township 11 South, Range 6 East, Section 31. The meadows are located near Lost Prairie Campground off Highway 20, at Parks Creek on Forest Road 2067-560 near the South Pyramid Trail and at the junction of Forest Roads 11 and 1152.
Moose Mountain Road and Gordon Road Camping Closures EA *UPDATED*	- Recreation management - Watershed management	In Progress: Comment Period Public Notice 12/11/2023	Expected:04/2024	04/2024	Stefanie Gatchell 541-367-3962 stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov
Description: Since 2015, a Forest Order has been in place to prohibit overnight camping along the first few miles of Moose Mountain and Gordon Roads following many years of resource damages and trash dumping. This project would make the closure permanent. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64094
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project would impact the first three miles of Gordon Road and approximately 4 miles of roads in the Moose Mt area including Moose Mt Road (2027), Forest Roads 2025, 2025-500 and 505.
Roadside Hazardous Fuels Reduction Phase 2 CE *UPDATED*	- Fuels management	In Progress: Scoping Start 07/20/2023	Expected:02/2024	05/2024	Gregory Ver 541-570-5052 Gregory.Ver@usda.gov
Description: The Sweet Home Ranger District is proposing to create fuel breaks along Forest Service roads to reduce hazardous fuels north of Highway 20 and next to the Middle Santiam Wilderness. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64338
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 12S R 5E S 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 34, 36. T 12S R 6E S 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 34. T 12S R 7E S 17, 18, 19, 20, 30. Next to CTC and Giustina land surrounding the Middle Santiam Wilderness and north of Highway 20.
Upper Canyon EA *UPDATED*	- Forest products - Vegetation management (other than forest products) - Road management	In Progress: Scoping Start 11/28/2023 Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2024	Expected:11/2024	12/2024	Hilary Henry 541-460-0754 Hilary.Henry@usda.gov
Description: The district proposes to treat 1,069 acres of under 80 stands using thinning, dominant tree release, gap creation, and skips. Meadows would be restored and fuels treated. About 3 miles of road would be decommissioned and 0.75 miles would be closed. Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64261
Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Lower Canyon Creek and Upper Canyon Creek subwatersheds.
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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2024 to 03/31/2024
Willamette National Forest

This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact.

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

*NEW LISTING*

- Land management planning

Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 12/2023

Expected:01/2025

01/2025

Jennifer Ruyle
520-388-8351
jennifer.mcrae@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

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

- Regulations, Directives, Orders

In Progress:
DEIS NOA in Federal Register 02/11/2022
Est. FEIS NOA in Federal Register 09/2023

Expected:09/2023

01/2024

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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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

*NEW LISTING*

- Land management planning

Developing Proposal
Est. NOI in Federal Register 12/2023

Expected:11/2024

12/2024

Scott Peets
541-750-7181
scott.peets@usda.gov

Description: The 21 members of the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) Federal Advisory Committee will provide NWFP modernization recommendations to the USFS.
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.

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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

*UPDATED*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

On Hold

N/A

Mark Leis
208-382-7400
mark.leis@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.

Breitenbush Campground Well
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

Completed

Actual: 09/29/2023

11/2023

Stefanie Gatchell
541-367-3962
stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov

Description: This project is to construct a water well to supply Breitenbush Campground. Due to recent fires, we will drill a new water supply well near the water treatment system building to change supply sources from shallow to deep groundwater well source.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64482

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T.9S., R.7E., Section 20. Well located NE of the Breitenbush Campground, off of Hwy 46.

Detroit Ranger Station Permanent Homes Rebuild
CE

*UPDATED*

- Facility management

Completed

Actual: 10/06/2023

08/2024

Adrienne Strubb
541-460-0861
Adrienne.Strubb@usda.gov

Description: The Detroit Ranger District seeks to build four structures to replace the four single-family residences that were lost due to the 2020 wildfires. Located on the previous general footprint, each unit is designed for operational and energy efficiency.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61837

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T10S R5E Sec 2-3. Project located on Detroit Ranger Station administrative site, approximately 1.5 miles west of the city of Detroit, Oregon.

Devils Creek and Breitenbush Forks post-fire Cabins Rebuild
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Special use management

On Hold

N/A

Darrin Neff
503-854-4219
darrin.neff@usda.gov

Description: In 2020, the Lionshead Fire destroyed 70 recreation residences (cabins) on the Devil's Creek and Breitenbush Forks tracks. This project is to allow the rebuild of the fire-destroyed cabins, where appropriate.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62136

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - The two recreation tracks are located at T9S, R7S, Sections 20 and 21. The tracks are Northeast of Detroit, off of the Hwy 46 and NF roads 890 and 896.

Divide
EA

*UPDATED*

- Land management planning
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/16/2020
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 07/2024

Expected:07/2026

06/2027

Adrienne Strubb
541-460-0861
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

*UPDATED*

- Land management planning
- Recreation management
- Special area management
- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants

In Progress:
Objection Period Legal Notice 09/13/2023

Expected:01/2024

01/2024

Heather Stewart
458-231-5632
Heather.Stewart@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.

Henline Bridge Replacement
CE

*UPDATED*

- Road management

Completed

Actual: 11/24/2023

06/2024

Darrin Neff
503-854-4219
darrin.neff@usda.gov

Description: This project proposes replacement of the bridge located on NFS Road 2209 at Henline Creek that was destroyed in the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire. There is currently a temporary bridge at this location, which will be replaced with a permanent structure.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64481

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T.8S., R.4E.,. National Forest Service Road 2209 at Henline Creek.

Humbug GNA Thin
CE

*UPDATED*

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2023

Expected:05/2024

08/2024

Chris Sorensen
541-367-3540
Christopher.Sorensen@usda.gov

Description: Thinning up to 70 acres in managed stands under 80 years old to improve stand growth and vigor and produce wood products for the economy. The project is in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry under the Good Neighbor Authority.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64960

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Township 09S, Range 06E, Sec 1, 2, and 11. About 8 miles northeast of Detroit accessed from the 46 road and 4696 road.

Ivy Cliff
EA

*UPDATED*

- Land management planning
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

On Hold

N/A

Mark Leis
208-382-7400
mark.leis@usda.gov

Description: This project would commercially harvest about 2037 acres of managed and natural stands to enhance the growth and structural complexity of the stands. Project also includes road density management, fuels improvement, sugar pine habitat restoration.

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T11S R5E, Sect 1,2,10,11,12,13,14,15,22,23,24, and 25; T11S R6E, Sect 6,7,8,17,18,19,20,21,28,29,30,31,32, and 33; T12S R6E, Sect 4 and 5. Approximately 8 miles SE of Detroit.

Kinney GNA Thin
CE

*UPDATED*

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Developing Proposal
Est. Scoping Start 12/2023

Expected:07/2024

08/2024

Chris Sorensen
541-367-3540
Christopher.Sorensen@usda.gov

Description: Thinning up to 70 acres of managed stands under 80 years old to improve stand growth and vigor and to produce wood products. The project is in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry under the Good Neighbor Authority.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64961

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - About 7 miles south of the Detroit Lake Dam accessed using the 2212 road to the 634 road. About 7 miles south of the Detroit Lake Dam accessed using the 2212 road to the 634 road.

PGE Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line 2024 Maintenance
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/14/2023

Expected:12/2023

06/2024

Virginia Daniel
435-783-4338
virginia.daniel@usda.gov

Description: Portland General Electric (PGE) is performing maintenance of their Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line. In addition to routine maintenance, PGE is reopening old access roads and constructing limited access roads. Helicopter work may be necessary.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64597

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T.09S., R05E., Sections 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 35, 36; T.09S., R06E., Sections 29, 21; T.09S., R07E., Section PB 39.

Panther Creek Culvert
CE

*UPDATED*

- Watershed management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/20/2023

Expected:12/2023

07/2024

Darrin Neff
503-854-4219
darrin.neff@usda.gov

Description: Under the Wyden agreement, a culvert at Panther Creek is proposed to be replaced by a cooperator who received federal funding to improve aquatic habitat quality. The project area is located on private land.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64484

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Project located on private land.

Portland General Electric (PGE) Powerline Deck Sale
CE

*UPDATED*

- Fuels management

On Hold

N/A

Mark Leis
208-382-7400
mark.leis@usda.gov

Description: PGE cut and decked hazard trees along their powerline after the 2020 fires, in accordance to their Memorandum of Understanding. A deck sale is proposed to reduce fuel hazard by removing these decks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61846

Location: UNIT - Detroit Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Marion. LEGAL - T9S, R5E Sec 26-28,35-36, R6E Sec 12-17,21,29, R8E Sec 7. These decks are located North of Detroit City along French Creek road and Northeast of Detroit City along Highway 46.

Sportsman's Thin
CE

*UPDATED*

- Forest products

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/16/2019

Expected:03/2024

06/2026

Mark Leis
208-382-7400
mark.leis@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.

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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

2022 ODOT rock stockpile site
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/12/2022

Expected:03/2024

04/2024

Dean Schlichting
541-822 7214
dean.schlichting@usda.gov

Description: Expand the Santiam Pass Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) rock disposal site by 5 acres and build a short connecting road to the Santiam sand shed. Accomplished by blading away native soil and vegetation with standard earth moving equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63554

Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project would take place on Santiam pass just to the east of Forest Road 2690 at the junction with Forest Road 2690801.

2023 Developed Recreation Site Improvements
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/22/2023

Expected:02/2024

04/2024

Jessica Reed
541-822-7236
jessica.reed2@usda.gov

Description: Mckenzie River Ranger District is planning multiple recreation site improvements at various sites. Projects will include parking lot light installation, bathroom installation, gate installation, septic installation, and camp host site creation.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64446

Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - T17S R5E Sections 20, 33: T16S R5E Sections 14, 6, 1: T14S R7 1/2E Section 10: T16S R4E Section 1: T14S R7E Sections 9, 20: T15S R6E Section 13: T14S R7 1/2E Section 2. McKenzie Bridge, Big Lake and Big Lake West, Mona, French Pete, Cold Water Cove, Ice Cap, Olallie, and Lookout Campgrounds. Terwilliger Parking Lot, Lookout Boat Launch, and Bruckart Boat Launch.

Calloway
EA

- Forest products
- Fuels management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 12/09/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 02/2024

Expected:06/2024

06/2024

Dean Schlichting
541-822 7214
dean.schlichting@usda.gov

Description: This project area encompasses 45,027 acres and is located on the McKenzie River and Sweet Home Districts of the Willamette National Forest north of Blue River, Oregon. Harvest units are in three sub watersheds, with 394 units totaling 8,757 acres.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63148

Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane, Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. This project area encompasses 45,027 acres, located on the McKenzie River and Sweet Home Districts of the Willamette National Forest just north of the town of Blue River, Oregon in Lane, and Linn Counties.

HV Thin
CE

*UPDATED*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Completed

Actual: 11/21/2023

06/2024

Patrick Dukelow
541-822-7223
Patrick.Dukelow@usda.gov

Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing approximately 41 acres of variable density thinning in two plantation stands about 44 years old in the Horse Creek Late-Successional Reserve.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63651

Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T17S R6E Sec 12-13. The stands are in the Middle Horse Creek subwatershed and are accessed by Forest Service Road 2638356, off Road 2638000 (Horse Creek Road).

McKenzie and Belknap WUI Hazardous Fuels
CE

*UPDATED*

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/12/2022

Expected:02/2024

04/2024

Dean Schlichting
541-822 7214
dean.schlichting@usda.gov

Description: Fire and Fuels Management is proposing a hazardous fuels reduction treatment in the McKenzie and Belnap wildland urban interface (WUI) area. The treatment would cover a 733-acre area broken into 5 units.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63684

Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T16S R6E Sec 9, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 16. McKenzie bridge and Belknap Springs area.

PC Thin
CE

*UPDATED*

- Forest products

In Progress:
Scoping Start 03/30/2023

Expected:02/2024

06/2024

Guillermo Vera
541-822-7257
guillermo.vera@usda.gov

Description: The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 70 acres located in two stands that are approximately 41 years old. Treatments would thinning, gaps, and skips. Thinning would primarily remove smaller, unhealthy trees.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63693

Location: UNIT - McKenzie River Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - T.16S., R06E., T16S R06E Sections 02, 03; Willamette Meridian. The proposed project areas are located off Forest Service roads 2650000, 2650611, 2650613, 2650620.

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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

Bingham Bridge Floodplain Restoration
CE

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2022

Expected:06/2024

07/2024

Lisa Kurian
541-782-5312
lisa.kurian@usda.gov

Description: Vegetation would be removed and large wood would be placed in the floodplain while reconnecting side channels. Heavy equipment would be used to cut high areas and fill low areas while trying to maintain as much established vegetation as possible.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62161

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. T22S R3E S33 and S34, T23S R3E S3 and S4.

Broken Bowl Bridge Replacement
CE

- Recreation management

On Hold

N/A

Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov

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.

Campground Host Site Improvements
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2022

Expected:04/2024

05/2024

Chloe Goldade-Holbrook
541-782-5230
chloe.goldade-holbrook@usda.gov

Description: Underground plastic holding tanks would be installed at many campgrounds within 10 feet of trailer pad. If the current host site is unsuitable, a new site could be selected. Parking barriers would be installed to prevent driving over tanks.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62163

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Kiahanie, Bedrock, Blue Pool, Black Canyon, Gold Lake, North Waldo, Islet, Shadow Bay, Packard and Sand Prairie Campgrounds.

Campground Vault Toilet Replacements
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Facility management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2022

Expected:04/2024

05/2024

Chloe Goldade-Holbrook
541-782-5230
chloe.goldade-holbrook@usda.gov

Description: Replace toilets at Black Canyon, Broken Bowl, North Waldo, Salt Creek, Shadow Bay, Warner Mountain, and Campers Flat Campgrounds
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=62162

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Black Canyon, Broken Bowl, North Waldo, Salt Creek, Shadow Bay, Warner Mountain, and Campers Flat Campgrounds.

Cedar Creek Reforestation
CE

*UPDATED*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Completed

Actual: 11/02/2023

05/2024

Mariah Wallace
541-782-5346
mariah.wallace@usda.gov

Description: The proposed action is to plant or aerial seed native conifers, hardwoods, and/or shrubs in up to approximately 15,300 acres within the 2022 Cedar Creek Fire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63982

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Cedar Creek fire perimeter.

Cowhorn Trail Cutoff
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 05/09/2018

Expected:06/2024

07/2024

Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov

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.

Crale Horse Trail
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 08/09/2023

Expected:06/2024

07/2024

Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov

Description: To reestablish a horse trail that was made unusable by road storage actions on the 5835-515. At the end of the 515 road, old trail tread would be reestablished for .56 miles to tie into the Goodman Creek Trail.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64486

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest Service road 5835-515 leading to the Goodman Creek Trail.

Fall Creek Trail Bridge Replacements
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2023

Expected:06/2024

07/2024

Mariah Wallace
541-782-5346
mariah.wallace@usda.gov

Description: Plan is to repair 3 bridges on Fall Creek National Recreation Trail 3455. One bridge was damaged during a 2019 snowstorm, one was damaged during the Gales Fire, the third was damaged during the Jones Fire.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64262

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Fall Creek Recreational Trail 3455. Dolly Varden Bridge, Marine Creek Bridge, and an unnamed bridge approximately .5 miles East of Marine Creek Bridge.

Fork Thin
CE

*NEW LISTING*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

Cancelled

N/A

Leslie Elliott
541-767-5040
leslie.j.elliott@usda.gov

Description: Thin 55 acres in two managed stands to improve growth and structure to provide timber and promote habitat diversity.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64019

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. NW corner of Lowell Phase 5.

Huckleberry Flats OHV Ninth Creek Bridge Replacement and Reroute
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2023

Expected:06/2024

07/2024

Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov

Description: The purpose of this project is to replace the Ninth Creek bridge on the 102 trail at Huckleberry Flats OHV Area. Additionally, this project will reroute the crossing upstream where there is a more sustainable approach.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64034

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Huckleberry Flats OHV Trail System #102.

Iko Creek Bridge Replacement
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2023

Expected:04/2024

05/2024

Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov

Description: The purpose of the replacement bridge will be to prevent trail users and stock from fording the stream. The work will be conducted by Middle Fork RD trail crews and volunteers using chainsaws, grip hoists and other hand tools.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64271

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Middle Fork Trail 3609 at Iko Creek crossing, Legal Location: T24S, R4E, S12.

Larison POD Fuels Reduction Project
CE

*UPDATED*

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2023

Expected:11/2024

12/2024

Mariah Wallace
541-782-5346
mariah.wallace@usda.gov

Description: Implement the PODs (Potential Operational Delineations) strategy on the Middle Fork Ranger District by reducing fuels along preidentified WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) boundaries.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63996

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Lower Middle Fork Willamette River.

Lowell Country Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Watershed management
- Road management

Completed

Actual: 04/13/2021
04/14/2020
07/10/2019

12/2023

Mariah Wallace
541-782-5346
mariah.wallace@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.

Middle Fork Fire Affected Roads Project
EA

*UPDATED*

- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/18/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2024

Expected:01/2025

02/2025

Mariah Wallace
541-782-5346
mariah.wallace@usda.gov

Description: Reduce the risks posed by fire-killed and injured trees that have fallen across or remain standing along important access routes of the Cedar Creek, Gales and Bedrock fire-affected road system. (Formerly known as Cedar-Gales Roadside Risk Reduction)
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=63158

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Forest System roads within the Cedar Creek Fire area.

Middle Fork USGS Gaging Station
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2023

Expected:06/2024

07/2024

Thomas Davis
541-782-5241
thomas.davis1@usda.gov

Description: This project would involve the Forest Service issuing a permit to allow the installation of equipment at the 2127 Road to be used by the US Geological Survey and Army Corps of Engineers for monitoring water flow.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64024

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. FSR 2127 at the Bearbones Bridge.

Side Channel Bridge Construction
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 04/07/2021

Expected:04/2024

05/2024

Kevin Rowell
541-782-5305
kevin.a.rowell@usda.gov

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

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management
- Watershed management
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 02/17/2022
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 06/2024

Expected:10/2024

10/2024

Mariah Wallace
541-782-5346
mariah.wallace@usda.gov

Description: Thinning with skips and gaps in about 3,200 acres, meadow restoration, floodplain restoration, roadside fuels reductions, dispersed campsite reconfiguration, travel management, and quarry development.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=61142

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.

Waldo Lake Campgrounds Hazard Tree Abatement
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 06/22/2023

Expected:05/2024

06/2024

McKenzie Jensen
503-622-2026
mckenzie.jensen@usda.gov

Description: The district is proposing to remove trees at North Waldo, Islet, and Harralson campgrounds damaged during the Cedar Creek Fire. This is to allow safe access to popular campgrounds.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64018

Location: UNIT - Middle Fork Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Lane. LEGAL - Not Applicable. North Waldo Campground, Islet Campground, Harallson Campground.

Youngs Rock Rigdon
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

Completed

Actual: 12/08/2023

05/2024

Elspeth Gustavson
541-225-6436
elspeth.gustavson@usda.gov

Description: Forest management treatments are proposed on approximately 6,500 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

Cougar Rock Repeater Upgrades
CE

*UPDATED*

- Special use management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/20/2023

Expected:02/2024

08/2024

Hilary Henry
541-460-0754
Hilary.Henry@usda.gov

Description: The building that supports the Cougar Rock radio repeaters is insufficient. There is one structure that houses equipment to support the repeaters. The building is leaky allowing condensation to accumulate impacting the life of the equipment.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64091

Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Range 4 East, Township 12 South, Section 34. The project is located off Forest Road 2027-755 at the Cougar Rock Repeater site.

Daly and Parish Lakes Trail Expansion
CE

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/20/2023

Expected:02/2024

06/2024

Stefanie Gatchell
541-367-3962
stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov

Description: The Daly and Parish Lakes trails are in close proximity, but do not intersect. This project proposes three additional sections of new trail creating a loop connecting the two lakes and a trail re-route around the existing campsites at Daly Lake.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64092

Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Township 6 East, Range 12 South, Sections 10, 11, 14 and 15. The project is located near Parish and Daly Lakes, approximately three miles east of Highway 22 off Forest Roads 2266 and 2266-450.

Meadow Habitat Protection and Improvements
CE

*UPDATED*

- Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/20/2023

Expected:02/2024

06/2024

Claire Bennett
541-367-3412
claire.bennett@usda.gov

Description: The meadows at Lost Prairie, Parks Creek, and the junction of the 11/1152 roads have evidence of vehicle encroachment in these sensitive habitats. Boulders or fencing would be constructed and signs would notify the public of the restricted access.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64093

Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Lost Prairie: Township 13 South, Range 6 East, Section 27; Parks Creek: Township 12 South, Range 6 East, Section 26; 11/1152 road junction meadow: Township 11 South, Range 6 East, Section 31. The meadows are located near Lost Prairie Campground off Highway 20, at Parks Creek on Forest Road 2067-560 near the South Pyramid Trail and at the junction of Forest Roads 11 and 1152.

Moose Mountain Road and Gordon Road Camping Closures
EA

*UPDATED*

- Recreation management
- Watershed management

In Progress:
Comment Period Public Notice 12/11/2023

Expected:04/2024

04/2024

Stefanie Gatchell
541-367-3962
stefanie.gatchell@usda.gov

Description: Since 2015, a Forest Order has been in place to prohibit overnight camping along the first few miles of Moose Mountain and Gordon Roads following many years of resource damages and trash dumping. This project would make the closure permanent.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64094

Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. The proposed project would impact the first three miles of Gordon Road and approximately 4 miles of roads in the Moose Mt area including Moose Mt Road (2027), Forest Roads 2025, 2025-500 and 505.

Roadside Hazardous Fuels Reduction Phase 2
CE

*UPDATED*

- Fuels management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 07/20/2023

Expected:02/2024

05/2024

Gregory Ver
541-570-5052
Gregory.Ver@usda.gov

Description: The Sweet Home Ranger District is proposing to create fuel breaks along Forest Service roads to reduce hazardous fuels north of Highway 20 and next to the Middle Santiam Wilderness.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64338

Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - T 12S R 5E S 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 34, 36. T 12S R 6E S 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 34. T 12S R 7E S 17, 18, 19, 20, 30. Next to CTC and Giustina land surrounding the Middle Santiam Wilderness and north of Highway 20.

Upper Canyon
EA

*UPDATED*

- Forest products
- Vegetation management (other than forest products)
- Road management

In Progress:
Scoping Start 11/28/2023
Est. Comment Period Public Notice 05/2024

Expected:11/2024

12/2024

Hilary Henry
541-460-0754
Hilary.Henry@usda.gov

Description: The district proposes to treat 1,069 acres of under 80 stands using thinning, dominant tree release, gap creation, and skips. Meadows would be restored and fuels treated. About 3 miles of road would be decommissioned and 0.75 miles would be closed.
Web Link: http://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=64261

Location: UNIT - Sweet Home Ranger District. STATE - Oregon. COUNTY - Linn. LEGAL - Not Applicable. Within the Lower Canyon Creek and Upper Canyon Creek subwatersheds.

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Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)01/01/2024 to 03/31/2024Willamette National Forest

Projects Occurring Nationwide

Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide)

Willamette National Forest, Detroit Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Willamette National Forest, Sweet Home Ranger District (excluding Projects occurring in more than one District)

Schedule of Proposed Actions (SOPA)
01/01/2024 to 03/31/2024
Willamette National Forest