Decision Memo Completed

Jack Pine Springs Wetland Water Table Monitoring

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

Rick Dewey is requesting to amend his current special use permit to include research within Jack Pine Spring wetland. The research involves installing 56 PVC pipe wells spanning a 1,560 foot transect. Well placement and removal would be done by hand.

Location

The Jack Pine Springs wetland complex is located, immediately northwest of the intersection of the Forest Service 4601 and 4602 roads

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2023
2
Decision
06/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (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
Jack Pine Springs Wetland Water Table MonitoringDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2023
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 17 South, Range 10 East, Section 33
Special use management