Decision Memo Completed

NRCS Soil Moisture Study

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Sisters Ranger District

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 Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
NRCS Soil Moisture StudyDecision Signed Date: 05/25/2022
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsSisters Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management