*Impact level assigned automatically, based on keywords and is intended as a general guide only
27 of 162 active projects
Significant Effect
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Lake of the Woods Fuel Break
Project uses understory thinning, mastication, and prescribed fire to create and maintain fuel breaks and defensible space. Small trees are thinned, slash piled or burned, and fuels reduced through hand/machine piling, pile burning, underburning, and mastication.
| Milestone | Date |
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| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
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Significant Effect
Mt. Hood National Forest
South Wasco Ecosystem Resiliency
The project proposes to conduct commercial and non-commercial fuels and vegetation treatments on approximately 19,000 acres.
| Acres (approx.) | 19,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres (approx.) | 19,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
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| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
2025 Mt. Baker Geothermal Consent to Lease
To explore or develop geothermal resources on National Forest lands, the USFS must consent to lease areas nominated by the BLM. This analysis does not authorize ground disturbance, but creates stipulations for authorized leasing areas. https://usfs-public.box.com/s/r56gzyn1msyfvj8md81arv1mo15tgoso
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
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| NEPA Start Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Deception Falls Trail Bridge Replacements
Replacement of 2 failing bridges with new bridges in more sustainable locations, with trail reroutes leading to the new locations. Bridges 70'-80' in length each, with about 750' of new trail total.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 1/15/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 6/4/2026 |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 1/15/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 6/4/2026 |
Significant Effect
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Forestwide Thinning Analysis
This analysis will streamline the implementation of commercial thinning treatments designed to increase structural diversity of overstocked and planted stands and provide a sustainable flow of timber to local communities.
LFDC Commented
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/3/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/3/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Martin Gap Restoration Thinning Project
This project aims to restore forest health and resilience, improve wildlife habitat, and support native plants that are important to Tribal communities by thinning and diversifying previously regenerated plantation stands.
| Acres (approx.) | 3,834 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/1/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres (approx.) | 3,834 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/1/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
North Fork Stillaguamish Landscape Analysis
Landscape scale analysis of habitat restoration, and actions to improve ecological conditions.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/22/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/22/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Mixed Impact
MBS, Okan-Wen, Colville, Wallowa-Whitman, Fremont-Winema, Deschutes, Umatilla, Malheur
Region 6 Elite Tree Protection Project
The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2023 (Estimated) |
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
South Fork Canyon Creek Road Bridge Removal and Footbridge Install
Removal of the failed FSR 41 road bridge over the South Fork of Canyon Creek and removal of earth abutments in the creekbed to restore natural hydrologic flow. Construction of a footbridge for access to the area north of the creek for recreation use.
| Milestone | Date |
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| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
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| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Tenas Creek Restoration Project
The Darrington Ranger District proposes to replace a bridge on the Suiattle River Road to improve an important Chinook Salmon run and restore important salmon habitat for species.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 8/5/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 4/16/2026 |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 8/5/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 4/16/2026 |
Mixed Impact
Fremont-Winema National Forest
BPA-Lapine-Chiloquin Priority Pole Project
BPA has identified roads that require maintenance to ensure safe access to the LAPI-CHIL-1 transmission facilities. The road maintenance will allow BPA to also perform wood pole replacements that need to be completed along the transmission line.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/24/2023 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/24/2023 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Buck/Indian North Boundary Fence
There is a need to re-establish the northern boundary of the Buck/Indian cattle allotment to allow better management of the northern section of the allotment.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/23/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/23/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Buffalo Meadow Warming Shelter Project
This project proposes to install a pre-engineered shelter on the edge of a large meadow, known locally as Buffalo Meadow.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/18/2022 |
| Decision | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/18/2022 |
| Decision | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 11/2026 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Chiloquin Sewer project
This project will connect the Chiloquin Ranger District to the town of Chiloquin's sewer line
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/20/2015 |
| Decision | 01/1970 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2015 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/20/2015 |
| Decision | 01/1970 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2015 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Mt. McLoughlin Trailhead Relocation Project
There is a need to relocate the Mt. Mcloughlin Trailhead and parking area to avoid initial and long-term maintenance costs associated with constructing a new bridge across the Cascade Canal.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/2024 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Paddock Butte Prescribed Fire
Working together, Federal, State and Private land managers have the opportunity to reintroduce fire on an interagency landscape in the Paddock Butte area.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/30/2024 |
| Decision | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/30/2024 |
| Decision | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Paradise Restoration Project
The primary purpose of the Paradise Restoration Project is ecosystem restoration. Action is needed to restore healthy forest ecosystems, improve wildlife habitats, and protect life, property, and infrastructure within and adjacent to the project area.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/27/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/27/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Fremont-Winema National Forest
Post-fire Competing Vegetation Management
The Forest Service is proposing to implement herbicide treatments for forest re-establishment and trail maintenance to reduce competing vegetation on approximately 43,000 acres of Forest System Lands that have been impacted by recent wildfires.
| Acres | 426,500 |
| Acres | 91,710 |
| Acres | 62,160 |
| Acres | 51,380 |
| Acres (approx.) | 43,000 |
| Acres | 8,946 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/4/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres | 426,500 |
| Acres | 91,710 |
| Acres | 62,160 |
| Acres | 51,380 |
| Acres (approx.) | 43,000 |
| Acres | 8,946 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/4/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Mt. Hood National Forest
MTH Anvil Vegetation Management Project
This project seeks to improve forest health and diversity in plantations. In addition, this project seeks to reduce excessive fuel loading primarily along forest roads. Approximately 4,000 acres may be proposed for vegetation and fuels treatments.
| Acres (approx.) | 4,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/3/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres (approx.) | 4,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/3/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Hood National Forest
MTH Clear Branch Dam Remediation
There is a need to remediate Clear Branch Dam to meet current dam safety and environmental compliance standards in order to continue to provide a clean dependable water supply for the Upper Hood River valley. More information at: clearbranchdam.com.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 6/18/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 6/18/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Mt. Hood National Forest
MTH Lost Lake Late Successional Reserve Acre Swap
There is a need to amend the Forest Plan to remove the high use recreational area of Lost Lake Resort, Campground and Day Use Area from Late-successional Reserve (LSR), and reallocate more appropriate areas as LSR.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 8/20/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 8/20/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Hood National Forest
MTH Timberline Chairlifts and Improvements
To improve connectivity between Summit Pass and Timberline Lodge, enhance skiing experience, and improve communications, the following is proposed: replacement of Summit Pass chairlift and new chairlift construction, ski terrain improvements, and fiber optic cable installation.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Siuslaw National Forest
Five Green Restoration Project
The project purpose is thinning stands less than 80 years old in order to enhance and accelerate old-growth conditions in Late Successional Reserve and Matrix areas. There are commercial thinning actions as well as road work, invasive weed treatments, and slash disposal.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/1/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/1/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Mixed Impact
Siuslaw National Forest
Forest Plan Amendment for Wilderness Management
Updating standards, guidelines, and other Forest Plan components for stewardship of the Siuslaw's four wilderness areas. Responding to changed conditions since Forest Plan approval, including designation of new wilderness in 2019.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Mixed Impact
Siuslaw National Forest
Integrated Invasive Species Project
This project would develop a strategy that allows an array of tools to be used for reducing invasive weeds across the Siuslaw NF. One component would add four new chemicals to approved use list, requiring a plan amendment. https://bit.ly/3RT9D4e
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Siuslaw National Forest
North Fork Smith Restoration
This is a landscape-scale terrestrial restoration project in the North Fork Smith River watershed area. Activities include: plantation thinning, wildlife habitat enhancement, invasive plant treatments, and road improvements.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/12/2024 |
| Comment Period | 08/12/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/02/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
In Progress
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/12/2024 |
| Comment Period | 08/12/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 06/02/2025 |
| Decision | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Siuslaw National Forest
Yamina (Yamhill-Willamina) Restoration Project
The Yamina project will focus on commercial thinning to support development of old growth characteristics for the future in the Yamhill-Willamina Watershed.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 11/3/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 11/3/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |