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Significant Effect
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Willamette National Forest
Dead Mountain
Timber harvest, small diameter fuels reduction, roadside fuels reductions, burn blocks, and recreation management.
| Milestone | Date |
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| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
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Developing Proposal
| 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 |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Baker River Watershed Landscape Analysis
This landscape-scale analysis would improve ecological conditions, enhance recreational opportunities, provide forest products to support local economies, and maintain public access to valuable resources.
| Acres (approx.) | 106,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2027 (Estimated) |
On Hold
| Acres (approx.) | 106,000 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 10/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2027 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Big Four Boardwalk Replacement
Project proposal would replace 750 feet of boardwalk within the footprint of the original trail.
Completed
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 |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
FSR 6020-110, Lake Serene Trailhead, Lake Serene Trail Temporary Closure Order NEPA
A temporary closure of National Forest System Road (FSR) 6020-110, the Lake Serene Trailhead, the entire length of the Lake Serene Trail, including the Bridal Veil Falls Trail.
Completed
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 | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Green Mountain Trail Re-route
The project would relocate 1600 feet of trail. The project would reduce grade and create safer terrain for hikers. The reduction in grade would also promote vegetation health along the trail, by minimizing impacts of erosion.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Heather Lake Trail Bridge Replacement
Replacement in place of girder substructure and decking on the Heather Lake Trail at the outflow into Heather Creek.
Completed
Significant Effect
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Heather Meadows Native Plant Restoration
Revegetation of degraded alpine meadow areas at a popular hiking area using native plant species. Installation of minimal visitor barriers (rebar, rope) to prevent trampling of revegetated areas.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Horseshoe Bend Bypass for Deadhorse Project Access
The proposed action is to construct a bypass route around a road failure on FSR 37 to reestablish access to the Deadhorse Road Relocation Project area.
Completed
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
Middle Fork Recreation Hub Project
Construct 1700' trail to Otter Falls. Construct 1.3mi Garfield Ledges trail starting at intersection of Rd 56/5640. Construct trail Mid Fork trailhead (TH) to Taylor R. bridge; add picnic sites.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Mt. Baker Ranger District ERFO Road Repair Project (FSR 3040)
Repair of storm-damaged roads under the Emergency Response for Federally Owned Roads (ERFO) program, including Forest Service led repair of FS Road 3040 at MP 1.6.
Completed
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 | — |
Restorative Impact
MBS, ONF, Okan-Wen, Colville
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan will develop administrative and management objectives and practices and desired conditions for the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail on public lands in Forest Service Regions 1 and Regions 6.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Panorama Point Boat Launch Improvements
Improve and maintain boat launching capabilities, provide improved toilet facilities and increase parking capacity to improve visitor safety at the Panorama Point boat launch.
Completed
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
Skykomish District 2016 ERFO Road Repairs (FSR 6835)
Heavy rains during the winter of 2016 damaged FSR 6835 at MP 1.4, where soils became heavily saturated and caused a debris land slide. Project will remove the slide material, place base rock and surfacing, and add a cross drain culvert.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snohomish County Search and Rescue Radio Repeaters
The Snohomish County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue Unit operates and maintains repeaters at five locations in the Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This project seeks to allow the Sheriff's office to provide periodic maintenance and repairs.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie District 2016 ERFO Road Repairs-Gold Creek Trail Bridge
Repair of storm-damaged roads and trails in the Snoqualmie Ranger District, including Forest Service led repair work proposed for Gold Creek Trail Bridge. Additional repairs also led by Federal Highways Administration.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie District 2016 ERFO Road Repairs-NFS Road 50
Project to complete repairs of storm damage on NFS Road 50. Repairs would include embankment placement to grade to replace shoulder and roadway, including rock and root wad placement for bank stabilization, culvert cleaning, and road resurfacing.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie District 2016 ERFO Road Repairs-NFS Road 5078
Complete repairs of storm damage on NFS Road 5078. Repairs include removing woody debris and rock material out of the aggraded stream and rebuilding the road prism above the stream intersection.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Snoqualmie Lake trailhead improvements
Reconstruct the Snoqualmie Lake TH with additional and improved parking and add a toilet
Completed
Mixed Impact
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Sound Salmon Solutions Riparian Restoration 2024
Sound Salmon Solutions staff will install approximately 9,000 total native plants in the riparian buffer of the South Fork Skykomish River in 5 separate parcels. Post-planting maintenance and monitoring will ensure survival of plants.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 10/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2025 (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 | — |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
Stevens Pass Vault Toilet Installation
Stevens Pass Mountain Resort is replacing two long-term "temporary" porta-potties in parking lot #2 with 2 double-vault CXT prefabricated concrete toilets.
Completed
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 |
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
USGS Lahar Monitoring Stations
The U.S. Geological Survey-Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS-CVO) has applied for a 20-year special use permit to install up to 5 new Lahar monitoring stations within the Carbon and White River drainages located to the NE of Mount Rainier volcano.
Completed
Uncategorized
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
WSU Wolverine and Lynx Camera Stations
Partners deploying camera stations across multiple forests to assess habitat range and distribution of Canada Lynx and Wolverine over a period of 20 years.
Completed
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
2022 ODOT rock stockpile
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.
| Acres | 5 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/12/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres | 5 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/12/2022 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
2023 Big Lake Youth Camp
McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to authorize the operators of Big Lake Youth Camp (BLYC) to conduct several site improvements.
Completed
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
2024 McKenzie River Trail Connector
McKenzie River Ranger District wants to complete construction of a short
trail connection between the newly installed trail bridge at the Deer Creek to Forest Service Road 2654 in support of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail #3507.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/27/2024 |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/27/2024 |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
2024 Monkey Flower Research Weather Station
This project will provide weather data to support a long-running research project on the Monkey flower. A small weather station will be installed by digging a hole approximately the size of a 5-gallon bucket and filling it with cement to anchor it.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
2024 Peek Thin
The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing approximately 109 acres
of variable density thinning in three 46 to 48 year old plantation stands. Treatment would consist of thinning, dominant tree release, gaps up to 3 acres, and unthinned skips.
| Acres of Variable Density Thinning In Three 46 | 109 |
| Acres (approx.) | 3 |
Completed
| Acres of Variable Density Thinning In Three 46 | 109 |
| Acres (approx.) | 3 |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
2024 USGS Pit Tag Application
The USGS will install a Passive-Integrated-Transporter (PIT) tags in the
South Fork of the McKenzie River, upstream from Cougar Reservoir. It will operate in association with an existing USGS stream gage.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Bado Thin
The Detroit Ranger District proposes to commercially thin approximately 33 acres in a plantation stand that is 65 years old. The purpose of the project is to increase stand health and vigor and provide timber to the local economy.
| Acres (approx.) | 33 |
Completed
| Acres (approx.) | 33 |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Big Lake Boat Launch
The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to add a temporary dock to the boat launch at the Big Lake Campground Boat Launch. The proposed dock will be a temporary dock that can be pulled in and out each season.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/26/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/26/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Restorative Impact
Willamette National Forest
Bingham Bridge Floodplain Restoration
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.
Completed
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Blair Lake Campground Fire Recovery
We are proposing to remove damaged trees at the Blair Lake Campground that were affected by the Cedar Creek Fire. The campground was heavily impacted by the fire and is currently closed to public access due to the dangerous conditions.
Completed
Restorative Impact
Willamette National Forest
Breitenbush Subsoiling and Floodplain Restoration
The Breitenbush floodplain restoration will improve watershed and habitat conditions affected by historic management actions, the 2020 Beachie-Lionshead Fires, and subsequent post-fire emergency actions.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
CF Thin
The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing approximately 125 acres of variable density thinning in three 65-70 year old plantation stands.
| Acres (approx.) | 125 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres (approx.) | 125 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Cala-Wiley
The district proposes to treat 899 acres of under 80 plantations using thinning, dominant tree releases, gap creation, and skips then fuel treatments.
| Acres | 899 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres | 899 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Calloway
This project area encompasses 45,041 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 two sub watersheds, with 281 units totaling 5,886 acres.
| Acres | 45,041 |
| Acres | 5,886 |
Completed
| Acres | 45,041 |
| Acres | 5,886 |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Campground Host Site Improvements
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.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/22/2022 |
| Decision | 12/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2028 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/22/2022 |
| Decision | 12/2027 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2028 (Estimated) |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Cedar Creek Fire Trail Bridge Replacements
The purpose of this project is to return two stream crossings on the Jim Weaver Loop to a useable and safe state for public use. The Dam Camp and Elbow Lake bridges were burned in the 2022 Cedar Creek Fire and are now a hazard for public use.
Completed
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Clark Creek Organizational Camp Hazard Tree Removal
The purpose of this project is to remove damaged trees at Clark Creek Organizational Campground that was affected by the 2023 Bedrock Fire.
Completed
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Cowhorn Trail Cutoff
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.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/09/2018 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/09/2018 |
| Decision | 06/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2024 (Estimated) |
Restorative Impact
Willamette National Forest
Devils Creek and Breitenbush Forks post-fire Cabins Rebuild
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.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Divide
This project would commercially harvest about 1,918 acres of managed and natural stands to enhance the growth and structural complexity of the stands. Project also includes meadow restoration and sugar pine habitat restoration.
| Acres of Managed And Natural Stands | 1,918 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/16/2020 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 6/18/2026 |
In Progress
| Acres of Managed And Natural Stands | 1,918 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 3/16/2020 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 6/18/2026 |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Fall Creek
Project to address the need for vegetation management to increase stand growth and diversity and support the local economy. Proposed action includes
commercial thinning harvest and restoration activities.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Fish Lake Fire Resilience
The purpose of this project is to reduce the abundance of ladder fuels and canopy densities adjacent to Fish Lake Historic Site that is within the Wildland
Urban Interface (WUI).
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Flat Country Floral Greens Project
This project would remove floral greens: beargrass, salal, fern fronds, and vine maple/ceanothus sticks. This would occur on approximately 28,523 acres of the McKenzie River Ranger District. The sell of these products will be done under permits.
| Acres of The Mckenzie River Ranger District | 28,523 |
Completed
| Acres of The Mckenzie River Ranger District | 28,523 |
Mixed Impact
Willamette National Forest
Forest System Road 2209 Segment Repair
The District is proposing to return a 3.2 mile segment of FSR 2209 between the Opal Creek trailhead and Jawbone Flats to pre-Beachie Creek Fire condition. Road work may include culvert replacement, drainage repair, and incidental hazard tree removal.
Completed
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Hazard Tree Removal at Developed Recreation Sites
The proposed action is to fall hazardous trees at developed recreation sites within the portions of the Detroit Ranger District burned by the Beachie Creek and Lionshead fires of 2020.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Ivy Cliff
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.
| Acres of Managed And Natural Stands | 2037 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Acres of Managed And Natural Stands | 2037 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Lava Parks
Commercial harvest, rock pit expansion, meadows within units, Lava View Loop Viewpoint.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Little Owl Small Sale
Treat proposed units using a combination of commercial thinning, gaps, skips, and dominant tree release.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 12/31/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 12/31/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Lowell Country Project
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.
Completed
Mixed Impact
Willamette National Forest
Middle Fork Fire Affected Roads Project
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)
Completed
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Monkeyflower Weather Stations
A special use permit has been requested by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to install four weather stations around the common monkeyflower sites to monitor temperature and soil moisture.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Post Fire Planting
Post-fire tree planting to reforest existing and future wildfire impacted areas to meet desired conditions for forest cover.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Roadside Hazardous Fuels Reduction
The Detroit Ranger District is proposing to create fuel breaks to reduce hazardous fuels on strategic roads across the District: 10, 1012, 2212, 2236, and low severity burn sections of 2231 and 2233.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 5/13/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 5/13/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Scott Lake Parking Improvements
The project is proposing to create additional parking locations for a high use campground and trailhead.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/26/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
In Progress
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/26/2025 |
| Decision | 04/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Restorative Impact
Willamette National Forest
Soda Fork Large Wood Enhancement
Improve spawning and rearing habitat in Soda Fork Creek for Upper Willamette Winter Steelhead and Spring Chinook that are listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act and improve stream complexity in Soda Fork Creek.
Completed
Restorative Impact
Willamette National Forest
South Fork Delta Restoration Expansion
This project will expand the the restoration area initially included in the 2018 Lower South Fork McKenzie River Floodplain Enhancement Project Environmental Assessment and provide recreational opportunities near the Delta Campground area.
Completed
Restorative Impact
Willamette National Forest
South Santiam Tree Tipping
The project objective is to improve stream habitat to aid recovery of the Endangered Species Act listed Upper Willamette Winter Steelhead and Spring Chinook Salmon by tipping approximately 25 trees into the South Santiam River.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Station Butte
Project to address the need for vegetation management to increase stand growth and diversity and support the local economy. Proposed action includes commercial thinning harvest and restoration activities.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | — |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Steeple Rock Rigdon
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.
| Acres (approx.) | 3,200 |
Completed
| Acres (approx.) | 3,200 |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
Strube Flats Fire Camp
This project would establish a permanent site for accommodating fire camps, and secure the site from motor vehicles by installing four gates at the entrances.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/19/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 2/19/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Sunny Thin
The McKenzie River Ranger District is proposing to treat approximately 63 acres located in four stands. Stands #1-3 are approximately 30 years old, whilestand #10 is approximately 110 years old.
| Acres (approx.) | 63 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion
| Acres (approx.) | 63 |
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 9/26/2025 |
| Finding/Decision Date | — |
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Supplemental EA for 2020 Fire Affected Road System Risk Reduction
Allow ground-based equipment to operate outside of the road prism to conduct fire killed and injured tree felling previously authorized by the 2020 Fire Affected Road System Risk Reduction project #61749.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Upper Canyon
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.
| Acres | 1,069 |
Completed
| Acres | 1,069 |
Uncategorized
Willamette National Forest
West Fork 8th Creek OHV Trail Bridge Replacement
The purpose of this project is to rebuild the West Fork 8th creek trail bridge. The bridge has failed and collapsed. There is a need for the bridge to be replaced to enhance user safety and protect natural resources.
Completed
Significant Effect
Willamette National Forest
Youngs Rock Rigdon
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.
| Acres (approx.) | 6,500 |
Completed
| Acres (approx.) | 6,500 |
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) |
Mixed Impact
Siuslaw National Forest
Long Term Development of a Plan to Restore Vehicular Access to Cascade Head via FSR 1861
To re-establish safe vehicular access to upper Cascade Head and stabilize landslide impacted areas from a 2021 landslide.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/2029 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2029 (Estimated) |
On Hold
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 01/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 01/2029 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2029 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Siuslaw National Forest
Marys Peak Thatch Burning Project
This project is intended to remove built-up thatch produced from a large patch of treated creeping velvetgrass (Holcus mollis) by mowing, burning, and other actions and to revegetate these sites with native plants sourced exclusively from Marys Peak.
Completed
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) |
Uncategorized
Siuslaw National Forest
ODNRA South Jetty and Eel Creek Water Systems
Drinking water system replacement at Eel Creek Campground and South Jetty Area. Work at this facility would include waterline and treatment system replacement and well rehabilitation.
Completed
Significant Effect
Siuslaw National Forest
Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area OHV Sound Limit Forest Plan Amendment
Forest Plan amendment proposal to increase the sound limit for ORVs to more nearly match those of Oregon State DEQ limits.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/25/2021 |
| Comment Period | 12/2022 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 02/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2023 (Estimated) |
On Hold
Categorical Exclusion
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/25/2021 |
| Comment Period | 12/2022 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 02/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2023 (Estimated) |
Significant Effect
Siuslaw National Forest
Sand Lake Restoration Project
This is a landscape-scale restoration project in the Sand Lake watershed. Activities include: plantation thinning, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement, invasive plant treatments, road and recreation improvements, and sand dune restoration.
Completed
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 | — |