Decision Memo Completed

Portland State University Mountain Lakes Research

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

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Portland State University Mountain Lakes ResearchDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2020
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management