Environmental Assessment Completed

Elkhorn Creek Comprehensive River Management Plan

Willamette National Forest Marion, Oregon Detroit Ranger District

Develop a comprehensive river management plan (CRMP), as required by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, to protect and enhance the values for which the rivers were designated (free-flowing, water quality, and outstandingly remarkable values).

Location

Designated segments are from the Forest Service boundary on the common section line between Sections 12 & 13 T9S, R4E to the point where the segment leaves Federal ownership along the BLM boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/23/2023
2
Comment Period
05/23/2023
3
Objection Period Start
09/13/2023
4
Decision
01/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
01/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation219 (2012)
Project ActivityPlan Amendment; Special Area Management
Elkhorn Creek Comprehensive River Management PlanDecision Signed Date: 01/02/2024
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsDetroit Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 12 and 13 in Township 9 South, Range 4 East to Section 1, Township 9 South, Range 3 East.
Land management planningWildlife, fish, rare plantsRecreation managementSpecial area management