Decision Memo Completed

Knapp Water Diversion Restoration: Indian Ford Creek

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Sisters Ranger District

The diversion would be decommissioned by removing the head-gate and dam; filling in the old ditch; and making a breach in the ditch to return groundwater seepage back to Indian Ford creek.

Location

The project area is located about five miles northwest of Sisters, Oregon.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/15/2014
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Knapp Diversion Ditch Decommissioning ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/21/2015
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsSisters Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT14S, R09E, NW 1/4 of section 3.
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants