Decision Memo Completed

Deer Creek Floodplain Enhancement

Willamette National Forest Linn, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

The project will consist of channel reconstruction and floodplain enhancement using wood placement and side channel excavation. Wood sources for the logs will be located within a 5 mile radius of the channel.

Location

The project area is approximately 42 acres and includes 1.6 miles of Deer Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/10/2015
2
Decision
04/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2016 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (7), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(7); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
Deer Creek Floodplain EnhancementDecision Signed Date: 04/22/2016
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)