Decision Memo Completed

NRCS Irish and Taylor SNOTEL Soil Sensor Installation

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

This request proposes to install 5 new soil sensors that would require digging pits 1 meter by 1 meter and 45 inches deep. A trench for conduit would be dug between 10 and 30 feet long to connect to power. The sensors would improve data collection.

Location

South of Forest Service Road 4636, east of Irish and Taylor Lakes.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/30/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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
NRCS Irish and Taylor SNOTEL Soil Sensor InstallationDecision Signed Date: 10/20/2023
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLegal Location: Township 20 South, Range 6 East, Section 25, SE 1/4.
Special use management