The project will replace 3.8 miles of open irrigation canal with high density polyethylene pipe, reducing irrigation water needs by 6 cfs. The 6 cfs will be returned to Whychus Creek through the Department of Water Resources Conserved Water program.
Location
The project is located about four miles south of Sisters, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
06/18/2009
2
Decision
11/2009 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (2), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(2) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Three Sisters Irrigation District Pipeline Project | Decision Signed Date: 11/15/2009 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Sisters Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T15S R10E sections 21, 22 and 23 W.M. |