The project would close and decommission roads as part of meeting the objectives in the Whychus Creek Watershed Aquatic Habitat Restoration Action Plan. About 14 miles of road would be closed and about 39 miles of road would be decommissioned.
Location
The project area is about 5 miles southwest of the city of Sisters, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/01/2016
2
Comment Period
04/03/2017
3
Objection Period Start
05/21/2017
4
Decision
07/2017 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
12/2017 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Road Decommissioning; Road Maintenance; Watershed Improvements |
| Whychus Creek Roads Project | Decision Signed Date: 07/12/2017 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Sisters Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |