Decision Memo Completed

Lower Canyon Creek Riparian Restoration Project

Deschutes National Forest Jefferson, Oregon Sisters Ranger District

The project would address degraded water quality, hydrologic function, scenic quality and critical habitat for the Threatened Bull trout at the Lower Canyon Creek Campground. The project would reconfigure the campground and construct a new trailhead.

Location

The project is located at the Lower Canyon Creek Campground: T12S, R09E, section 27.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/13/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Developed Site Management; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Lower Canyon Creek Riparian Restoration ProjectDecision Signed Date: 02/02/2017
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsSisters Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management