Environmental Assessment Completed

Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers Comprehensive River Management Plan

Siuslaw National Forest Douglas, Oregon Siuslaw National Forest All Units

Develop a comprehensive river management plan (CRMP) for two newly designated wild and scenic rivers. CRMP will include identification and inventory of outstanding remarkable values, a visitor capacity determination, and management direction.

Location

10 miles east of Reedsport, OR between the Umpqua River and Smith River

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/24/2021
2
Comment Period
01/06/2022
3
Objection Period Start
08/24/2022
4
Decision
01/2023 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Plan Amendment; Scenery Management; Watershed Improvements
Franklin and Wasson Wild and Scenic Rivers Comprehensive River Management PlanDecision Signed Date: 01/12/2023
ForestsSiuslaw National Forest
DistrictsCentral Coast Ranger District/Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
Legal Land DescriptionT 21S R 9W Sections 7-8 and 17-18, T 21 S, R 10W Sections 11 - 14, 22-23, 26-27, and T 22S R 10W sections 2-4 and 8-9
Recreation managementLand management planningSpecial area managementWildlife, fish, rare plants