The LFDC NEPA Tracker monitors active NEPA projects across National Forests in Washington, Oregon, California, and Alaska, giving advocates real-time visibility into proposed logging, land management, and restoration activities on public lands.
Projects are updated daily and organized to quickly find new projects and ones currently inviting public participation.
This database contains only the projects that have been published by USFS and that are/were recently in the NEPA analysis page.
Recent policy changes at USFS and the increased use of Categorical Exclusions have drastically reduced the share of USFS projects that get published and/or invite public comment. This means many projects can only be discovered by the public through field monitoring, long after the project has been planned, approved, and contracted.
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There is no 'alert' feature at this time, so check back regularly to learn about new projects and opportunity to comment.
The project is designed to increase community/infrastructure protection, improve wildfire containment opportunities, and improve vegetation resilience to environmental stressors. A notice of Emergency Situation Determination approval has been posted. Comments will be accepted from June 24-30, 2026.
📍 Los Padres National Forest🏷 Fuels management · Vegetation management (other than forest products) · Watershed management · Wildlife, fish, rare plantsAdded: 2026-05-28
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Developing Proposal
Milestone
Date
NEPA Start Date
7/29/2022
Finding/Decision Date
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Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Los Padres National Forest
DOJ Tower Replacement at Tassajera Peak Communications Site
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) proposes to replace their existing 20' tower with a new 40' tower on an approximately 8' x 8' concrete pad within the existing footprint of the communications site, and enclosed by a new 22' x 28' security fence.
📍 Santa Lucia Ranger District🏷 Special use managementAdded: 2026-05-28
Completed
Significant Effect
Significant Effect
Los Padres National Forest
East Camino Cielo Ignition Reduction Project
To improve the ecological condition of roadside environments and reduce the probability of ignitions. This will be accomplished by removing non-native grasses and herbs followed by native seeding and planting.
📍 Santa Barbara Ranger District🏷 Vegetation management (other than forest products) · Fuels managementAdded: 2026-05-28
Completed
Significant Effect
Significant Effect
Los Padres National Forest
Establishing Interim Direction for Oil & Gas Leasing Management
Amend the Los Padres Forest Plan and the Southern California Forest Plan to establish interim direction for processing new lease applications for oil and gas, and remove references to and withdraw the 2005 Oil and Gas Record of Decision. https://usfs-public.box.com/s/8hb9zdav0fv3huge15oga4bzaec0yji6
📍 Los Padres National Forest🏷 Land management planningAdded: 2026-05-28
Developing ProposalCategorical Exclusion
Milestone
Date
NEPA Start Date
12/4/2025
Finding/Decision Date
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Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Los Padres National Forest
King City Fire Station
Proposal to build a fire station to replace the Nacimiento Fire Station, which burned in the 2020 Dolan Fire. Proposed construction would occur on the King City administrative site, adjacent to the Monterey District Ranger Station. https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/PinyonPublic/folder/364597850112
📍 Los Padres National Forest All Units🏷 Wildlife, fish, rare plants · Watershed management · Road managementAdded: 2026-05-28
Completed
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Los Padres National Forest
Los Prietos Helibase
The proposal is to construct a helicopter pad, associated safety facilities, and office space for the module within the lower compound at the Los Prietos Ranger Station.
📍 Santa Barbara Ranger District🏷 Facility managementAdded: 2026-05-28
Developing ProposalCategorical Exclusion
Milestone
Date
NEPA Start Date
4/1/2026
Finding/Decision Date
—
Mixed Impact
Mixed Impact
Los Padres National Forest
Manzana Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction Project
Fire and subsequent impacts from flooding and runoff have damaged existing drainage features. The Manzana Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction Project proposes to improve erosion control through erosion prevention treatments along several roads in the
Healthy Forest thinning project designed to improve the health and vigor of the existing stands and to make the stands more resilient to stressors such as drought, insects & wildfire.
📍 Los Padres National Forest🏷 Forest products · Fuels management · Vegetation management (other than forest products)Added: 2026-05-28
Developing ProposalCategorical Exclusion
Milestone
Date
NEPA Start Date
3/30/2021
Finding/Decision Date
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Significant Effect
Significant Effect
Los Padres National Forest
Piru Creek Wild and Scenic River (WSR) - Comprehensive River Management Plan (CRMP)
In support of the CRMP for Piru Creek WSR, final documents are available for an objection period pursuant to Forest Service Regulations (36 CFR 218). See posted notice for background and instructions on submitting comments.
📍 Angeles National Forest All Units🏷 Land management planningAdded: 2026-05-28
Completed
Uncategorized
Uncategorized
Los Padres National Forest
Pothole Trail (18W04) Reroute
Reroute 3.1 miles of the existing Pothole Trail from it's junction with Piru Canyon Road to the Sespe Wilderness boundary to create a more sustainable, user-friendly trailway that meets Forest Service trail standards.
📍 Los Padres National Forest All Units🏷 Special use managementAdded: 2026-05-28
Completed
Restorative Impact
Restorative Impact
Los Padres National Forest
Rose Valley Creek Restoration Project
This proposal aims to restore Rose Valley Creek to its historical stream function, form, and habitat to benefit native aquatic species and armor Rose Valley creek from future wildfires by bolstering the riparian zone.
Wheeler Gorge Campground Aquatic Organism Passage and Stream Restoration Project
This project will bolster campground crossing safety and provide aquatic organism passage by adding two bridges. During high flows four concrete crossings within the campground are dangerous for pedestrians and vehicles due to their smooth surfaces.