Decision Memo Completed

Dispersed Camping Rehabilitation

Willamette National Forest Linn, Oregon Sweet Home Ranger District

The proposal would rehab and improve dispersed camping sites in several popular areas by reconfiguring sites and closing unauthorized roads or trails. The project is needed to reduce safety concerns, vegetation damage, garbage and human waste issues.

Location

Canal Creek T10,11S, R4, sections 2,3,10. Quartzville T10,11,12S, R4 sections 23,26,27,28,33,34,35, R5 sections 30,31. Galena and Hwy 20 T13S, R4,5,6,7 sections, 18,25,30,31,32.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/22/2021
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Watershed Improvements
Dispersed Camping Rehabilitation and ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 04/13/2022
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsSweet Home Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionCanal Creek T10,11S, R4, sections 2,3,10. Quartzville T10,11,12S, R4 sections 23,26,27,28,33,34,35, R5 sections 30,31. Galena and Hwy 20 T13S, R4,5,6,7 sections, 18,25,30,31,32.
Recreation managementWatershed management