Environmental Assessment Completed

Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River Plan

Deschutes National Forest Jefferson, Oregon Sisters Ranger District

Resource Assessment completed in 2005. Preparation of Management Plan and Environmental Assessment to prepare management guidance for protection of outstandingly remarkable values on Whychus Creek. Will involve a Forest Plan Amendment.

Location

northwest of the town of Sisters, Oregon

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/13/2009
2
Objection Period Start
04/30/2010
3
Decision
06/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2010 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityHfra Title I: Wildland-Urban Interface
Notice and Comment Regulation218
Project ActivitySpecial Area Management
Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River PlanDecision Signed Date: 06/16/2010 Legal Notice Date: 06/16/2010
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsSisters Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15S, R10E; T16S, R9E; T17S, R9E
Fuels management