Environmental Assessment Completed

Ryan Ranch Wetland Restoration Project

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

Restore 0.3 miles of Deschutes riverbank including the natural hydrological function of an historic slough floodplain. Native veg will be planted to stabilize riverbank. Relocation of 0.25 mi. Des. River Trail; add'l parking and ADA facilities

Location

Southwest of Bend, Oregon along the Deschutes River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/22/2008
2
Comment Period
09/08/2010
3
Objection Period Start
01/22/2014
4
Decision
08/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements
Decision Notice and FONSI Ryan Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/14/2014
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 19 S., R 11 E, Sections 4 & 5
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants