Environmental Assessment Cancelled

Elk River Watershed Restoration Planning Project

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Coos; Curry, Oregon Powers Ranger District

This project proposes to: improve or maintain the quality of unique forest habitats; accelerate late seral conditions; improve or restore aquatic and riparian habitats; promote quality sustainable recreational opportunities; and reduce fuels.

Location

The project is located in Curry and Coos Counties, Oregon, approximately 5 miles east of Port Orford, Oregon, on the Powers Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/2018 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
01/2019 (Estimated)
4
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
10/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
DistrictsPowers Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land management planningRecreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management