*Impact level assigned automatically, based on keywords and is intended as a general guide only
35 of 162 active projects
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Significant Effect
Wallowa-Whitman, Malheur
Austin
This project includes a suite of activities to restore forest and watershed resiliency, including: fuels treatments and prescribed burning; and upland and watershed restoration.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 05/15/2025 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/02/2026 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
In Progress
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 05/15/2025 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 02/02/2026 |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
2025 Crescent and Odell Lake Recreation Residence Small Projects Batch 1
Authorization was requested from 5 recreation residence owners on Crescent Lake, 4 owners on Odell Lake, and from the Shelter Cove Resort to complete minor upgrades or replacements such as deck or stair replacements and roof repairs.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/15/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/15/2025 |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Bend to Lava Lands Paved Path
Construct a non-motorized paved path that would provide connections to recreation sites south of Bend, OR. The entire length of the path would be from Baker Road to Lava Lands Visitor Center.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/3/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/3/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Class 1, Pedal-assist E-bikes on Select Trails
This project is considering the use of class 1 e-bikes on select trails with the designed use of bicycle. The proposed action includes 67 trails, totaling 161.4 miles as open to class 1 e-bikes.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/2/2024 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/2/2024 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Cougar Rock Restoration Project
The project proposes to maintain and restore resiliency and forest health and to address the potential risk of large-scale high severity wildfires. Proposed actions include thinning, mowing and prescribed burning on up to 2,800 acres.
| Acres (approx.) | 2,800 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 12/16/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres (approx.) | 2,800 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 12/16/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Crate Vegetation Management Project and Site-Specific Forest Plan Amendment
Vegetation management on approximately 18,168 acres to move forest conditions toward historic range of variability and improve forest resilience to disturbance to reduce the likelihood of uncharacteristic large-scale loss of forest habitat.
| Acres (approx.) | 18,168 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/21/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres (approx.) | 18,168 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/21/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Flat Top Fire Site Preparation and Reforestation Project
This project proposes site preparation cutting and reforestation on approximately 9,530 acres that experienced a high basal area loss of vegetation as a result of the Flat Top Fire in 2024.
| Acres (approx.) | 9,530 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/24/2025 |
| Comment Period | 12/08/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres (approx.) | 9,530 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/24/2025 |
| Comment Period | 12/08/2025 |
| Decision | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2026 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
Green Ridge Landscape Restoration
The project would maintain and restore forest conditions closer to the historic range of variability and contribute to the restoration of ecosystem process and function in the planning area. Timber products are an outcome of restoration activities.
| Acres (approx.) | 25,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/1/2017 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres (approx.) | 25,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/1/2017 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
MODA Active Management Project
The MODA Active Management Project proposes dry forest restoration techniques in order to improve and maintain the forested ecosystem of of the Moore Creek and Davis Creek Subwatersheds on the Crescent Ranger District.
| Acres | 14,723 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/2/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres | 14,723 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/2/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
Sisters Trail Additions and Realignments (STAR)
The STAR project proposes several trail actions including new trail construction, additions of existing routes to the official Forest Service trail system, as well as realignments and decommissioning of existing trails on the Sisters Ranger District.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/23/2023 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 7/23/2023 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Mixed Impact
Deschutes National Forest
Upper Black Butte Swamp Restoration
Upper Black Butte Swamp is a 34-acre wetland that has incised channels and drying out vegetation. The project would restore the fen through channel filling, planting native vegetation, aspen restoration and invasive weed management.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 6/17/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 6/17/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Deschutes National Forest
West Bend Trails Project
Trail modifications, such as reroutes, new trails, decommissioning to create a more sustainable trail network while minimizing resource impacts.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/29/2024 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Deschutes National Forest
West Bend Vegetation Management Project
Moving the area toward a more resilient landscape, providing a diversity of habitats, & reducing hazardous fuels. Approximately 14,750 acres of commercial thinning, for a total of 22,000 acres proposed for thinning, mowing, and/or underburning.
| Acres of Thinning, Mowing, And/Or Underburning | 22,000 |
| Acres of Commercial Thinning | 14,750 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 11/24/2010 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres of Thinning, Mowing, And/Or Underburning | 22,000 |
| Acres of Commercial Thinning | 14,750 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 11/24/2010 |
| 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 | — |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Crystal Crag Water Storage Tank Replacement
The removal of two existing water storage tanks & constructing a new one. The new steel water storage tank will be 20,000-gallons, 16-foot diameter and 16 ft high. Including new inlet, outlet, drain, overflow, water supply, and distribution pipelines
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
E. Clampus Vitus Bodie Chapter No. 64 Tamarack Lodge Plaque
Bodie Chapter No. 64 of E. Clampus Vitus is to construct a historical marker w/ bronze plaque northeast of the Tamarack Lodge entrance commemorating the history of the Lodge & its contribution to the history of Mono County and the Mammoth Lakes Basin
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/23/2024 |
| Decision | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/23/2024 |
| Decision | 08/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
LADWP Long Valley Pole Removal and Pole Replacement Project
LADWP Utility Maintenance Project:1)removal of poles & replacement of poles in one line and 2)removal of poles & rehab in second line, 3)relinquish poles
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Inyo National Forest
Long Valley Exploration Drilling
On November 12, 2025, the Mammoth Lakes Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest received a Plan of Operations (Plan) from KORE USA Ltd. (KORE) for their Long Valley Exploration Drilling project in Mono County, California. KORE plans to conduct exploration-level activities for deposits of gold.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/3/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/3/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Mammoth Mountain Main Lodge Redevelopment
Mammoth Mountain proposes redeveloping its Main Lodge area on private land, with related development on adjacent National Forest lands. Joint CEQA/NEPA analysis. Proposed construction/reconstruction of parking lots,buildings,chairlifts and ski runs.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 11/14/2022 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
In Progress
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 11/14/2022 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 04/2027 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Permit Reissuances - Ongoing, various permit types
Ongoing and continuous reissuance of various special use authorizations. Examples of these are resorts, research activities, utilities and events. For further information on any specific permit or permitted activities, contact Erin Noesser.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/10/2018 |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 12/10/2018 |
| Decision | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Restorative Impact
Inyo National Forest
Reds Meadow Valley Recreation Site Renovations
Renovations & ecological restoration at 7 recreation sites / campgrounds in Reds Meadow Valley designed to enhance overall visitor experience, ensure recreation assets support current & future visitation & protect/restore ecologically sensitive areas
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/08/2024 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/08/2024 |
| Decision | 12/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Inyo National Forest
Rock Creek Lodge Resort Wildfire Resilience
Fuels reduction and forest resilience project surrounding the Rock Creek Lakes Resort permit area on the Inyo National Forest. Project is funded by a National Resources Conservation Service grant.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/01/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/01/2024 |
| Decision | 03/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Inyo National Forest
Sherwin Area Recreation Plan 3 (SHARP)
Development of designated trails for protection of natural and cultural resources. This proposed action includes decommissioning of user created trails, reconstruction of user created trails, and new trail construction.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2025 (Estimated) |