Decision Memo Completed

Marks Creek Agricultural Diversion Project

Ochoco National Forest & Crooked River National Grassland Crook, Oregon Lookout Mountain Ranger District

The proposed project would remove an existing agricultural water diversion and install a new stream simulation head gate diversion in a more effective and stable location.

Location

The project area is located 16.5 miles east of Prineville, Oregon on Highway 26.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/02/2018
2
Decision
06/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Marks Creek Agricultural Diversion ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/17/2019
ForestsOchoco National Forest
DistrictsLookout Mountain Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management