Decision Memo Completed

Deschutes River Trail Restoration

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

This project would restore sections of the Deschutes River Trail between Benham and the forest boundary, removing user created trails and trail braiding. Proposed actions would return adjacent areas to the natural character and restore riparian zones

Location

This project would take place along sections of the Deschutes River Trail between Meadow Trailhead and Sunriver. The Meadow Trailhead is located approximately 6 miles southwest of downtown Bend, OR.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/01/2017
2
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
Deschutes River Trail RestorationDecision Signed Date: 05/09/2018
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation management