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 Exclusion | 32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Watershed Improvements |
| Knapp Diversion Ditch Decommissioning Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/21/2015 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Sisters Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T14S, R09E, NW 1/4 of section 3. |