The researcher requested to study the drivers of cyanobacteria blooms in mountain lakes related to temperature, fish presence, and nutrients. Research would include taking water temperatures and samples from lakes using small instruments.
Location
The mountain lakes are located on Bend - Fort Rock, Crescent, and Sisters Ranger Districts.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/15/2020
2
Decision
06/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2020 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Special Use Authorizations |
| Portland State University Mountain Lakes Research | Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2020 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |