Research request from USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and University of Idaho to dig six soil pits, collect soil samples, and install data loggers and sensors for long term (10 year) monitoring on Sisters Ranger District.
Location
Near Cow Camp, Cache Creek, Graham Butte, Peterson Ridge, Davis Creek and Stevens Canyon on the Sisters Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/19/2022
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (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 |
| NRCS Soil Moisture Study | Decision Signed Date: 05/25/2022 |
| Forests | Deschutes National Forest |
| Districts | Sisters Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |