Environmental Assessment Completed

South Fork McKenzie River Enhancement

Willamette National Forest Lane, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

Proposal to enhance habitat for bull trout and spring Chinook in the South Fork McKenzie and Roaring Rivers through addition of large woody material, and closure of vehicle access to some dispersed campsites near rivers to improve water quality.

Location

South Fork McKenzie River near Homestead Campground to the confluence of Elk Creek and lower Roaring River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/28/2006
2
Comment Period
11/13/2006
3
Decision
01/2007 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2007 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Species Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
South Fork McKenzie River Enhancement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 01/11/2007 Legal Notice Date: 01/19/2007
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT.18S, R.5E, Sec. 25, 26, 36; T.18S, R.5 1/2E, Sec. 31,32,33; T.19S, R.5E, Sec. 1 and 2; W.M.
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed management