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Umatilla National Forest

R06 Pacific Northwest · 16 projects · crawled 2026-08-13
Developing Proposal 7 Completed 9
Decision Memo 7 Environmental Assessment 5 Categorical Exclusion 2 Environmental Impact Statement 2
14 with documents 9 with comments page
Categorical Exclusion · Walla Walla Ranger District · updated 7/1/2026
WWRD · Umatilla; Union; Wallowa, Oregon

WWRD is proposing a salvage operation to remove debris from a wind blowdown event.

Forest productsRoad managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
4/23/2026
Finding/Decision Date
6/30/2026
Project documents
Nathan Morga · nathan.morga@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionBLM I(1) (516 DM 11.9)
Decision Signed Date6/30/2026
Environmental Impact Statement · Umatilla National Forest · updated 5/21/2026 · decision 8/2027 (Estimated)
Malheur National, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests

Land Management Plan revision for the Malheur, Umatilla, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, which will provide management direction on approximately 4.9 million acres of public lands. https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/umatilla/planning/blue-mountains-forest-plan-revision

Land management planning
NEPA Start Date
8/5/2025
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Mike Neuenschwander · sm.fs.bluesforests@usda.gov
Environmental Assessment · North Fork John Day Ranger District · updated 5/20/2026 · decision 2/2027 (Estimated)
​The project is located on National Forest System land within the northeast portion of North Fork John Day Ranger District. The project area boundary is generally described as south and west to the district boundary from NFSR 5400, north to the junction of NFSR 5400 with NFSR 5427 and north and west to the district boundary from NFSR 5427. · Umatilla; Union, Oregon

To restore resilience in dry upland forests by protecting old trees, reducing surface fuels, reducing overall forest density, and shifting composition from intolerant to fire tolerant species. Improve habitat for huckleberry.

Fuels managementHeritage resource managementVegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
2/27/2026
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Amber Ingoglia · Amber.Ingoglia@usda.gov
Environmental Assessment · North Fork John Day Ranger District · updated 5/14/2026 · decision 4/2027 (Estimated)
East of County in Township 7 S, Range 32 E, Section 24; Township 7 S, Range 33 E, Sections 19-23 and 26-36; Township 8 S, Range 32 E, Sections 9-15 and 24-25, Township 8 S, Range 33 E, Sections 1-36; Township 8 S, Range 34 E, Sections 19 and 28-33; Township 9 S, Range 33 E, Sections 1-2; and Township 9 S, Range 34 E, Sections 3-10, 15-17, 20 and 21 · Grant, Oregon

This project proposes to restore a healthy, diverse, and resilient forest ecosystem and create defensible fuel breaks for use during wildfire emergencies through the use of mechanical and non-mechanical thinning and fuels treatments, reforestation, and seeding and planting of native plants.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
4/2/2026
Finding/Decision Date
Project documents
Diane Shirley · diane.shirley@usda.gov
Environmental Assessment · Walla Walla Ranger District · updated 5/5/2026 · decision 2/2027 (Estimated)
The planning area lies east of Tollgate, OR with the western project area boundary extending south along OR Hwy 204 to the Balloon Tree area, north of the Forest property line from balloon tree to the Fry Meadows area, eastern boundary from Fry Meadows north along the FSR 62 to the 6413 junction, and south of Mottet Campground and Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. · Umatilla; Union; Wallowa, Oregon

Vegetation management project for stand structure and composition, socioeconomics by providing timber products.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)
NEPA Start Date
2/16/2026
Finding/Decision Date
Raymond Nathanson · raymond.nathanson@usda.gov
Decision Memo · Umatilla National Forest All Units · updated 4/29/2026
SE of Lake Penland on the E side of penland Ln road. · Grant, Oregon

Install 2000 gallon holding tank and 425 feet of waterline attached to private well to gravity feed 3 private cabins adjacent to FS Lands.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/09/2025
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
04/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kiyoshi Fujishin · kiyoshi.fujishin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsHeppner Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 5S., R. 28E., NW/SW of Section 23
Mt. Misery Snowshelter Relocation Developing Proposal
Categorical Exclusion · Pomeroy Ranger District · updated 4/27/2026 · decision 10/2026 (Estimated)

Mt. Misery Snowshelter proposed to be moved to reduce ongoing impacts and comply with NHPA.

NEPA Start Date
4/27/2026
Finding/Decision Date
c/o Pomeroy Ranger District
Environmental Impact Statement · North Fork John Day Ranger District · updated 4/18/2026
Approximately 15 miles south east of Heppner and 7 miles west of Ukiah, Oregon. Within Upper Butter, Upper Willow,Rhea, Lower Camas, and Potamus Creek-North Fork John Day River 5th field watershed. · Grant; Morrow; Wheeler, Oregon

The Ellis Project is being developed to improve wildlife habitat, restore resiliency against insect/disease and wildfire, protect values at risk, provide timber products, and enhance public and traditional land uses.

Forest productsFuels management
NOI in Federal Register
11/16/2018
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
03/04/2022
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/04/2025
Objection Period Start
06/04/2025
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kristen Marshall · kristen.marshall@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsHeppner Ranger District; North Fork John Day Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 4S, Range 28E, 29E, and 30E; Township 5S, Range 27E, 28E, 29E, and 30E; Township 6S, Range 2EE, 29E, and 30E; & Township 7S, Range 28E and 29E. Willamette meridian.
Decision Memo · Heppner Ranger District · updated 12/19/2025
Fuel break is in the southwest portion of the Heppner Ranger District, following existing road features. Project boundary is adjacent to private lands and includes USFS 21 West Rd and 21 spur roads. · Wheeler, Oregon

Address hazardous fuel conditions and insect outbreaks caused by the 2024 Lone Rock fire by creating a fuel break and reducing excess fuel loads. Regenerate areas of forest cover where viable seed sources of desired tree species are insufficient.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
11/05/2025
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Leslie Taylor · leslie.d.taylor@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.3(11); Nrcs 7 Cfr 650.6 D(1)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsHeppner Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Heppner Ranger District · updated 12/19/2025
Project is located on the southern end of the Heppner Ranger District, approximately 7 miles northwest of Monument, OR, and is accessible by Forest Service Roads 2300 and 2400. · Grant, Oregon

This project will regenerate forest stands in burned areas that no longer have viable seed source for desired tree species. Treatments may include removing vegetation and planting seedlings in prepared areas.

Fuels management
Scoping Start
11/05/2025
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
Project documents
Leslie Taylor · leslie.d.taylor@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5); 32.3(11); Nrcs 7 Cfr 650.6 D(1)
Special Authority2021 Infrastructure: Fuel Break Ce
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsHeppner Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · North Fork John Day Ranger District · updated 9/15/2025
Project site is within Lane Creek Campground between the right loop and Lane Creek proper off of Highway 244 east of the city of Ukiah, OR. · Umatilla, Oregon

Proponent requesting to drill 5 holes 8" in diameter to depths of 15-50 feet to survey the location of bedrock to best determine stream channel design for culvert upgrade at Lane Creek and Highway 244.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/10/2025
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
10/2030 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kiyoshi Fujishin · kiyoshi.fujisin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical ExclusionUsgs 9.5(G)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork John Day Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 5S., R. 32E., NW/SE of Sec 30
Decision Memo · North Fork John Day Ranger District · updated 9/15/2025
Recreational Residence Tract on the FS-5200 Road next to the FS-5200-300 spur. T. 6 S., R. 33 E., Sec 21. · Umatilla, Oregon

Increase footprint from 562 sq. ft. by adding an additional 16%u2019x16%u2019 to the back side (southwest side) of the cabin bringing the total footprint of the cabin to 818 sq. ft., well below the 1,200 sq. ft. maximum.

Special use management
Scoping Start
06/10/2025
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Kiyoshi Fujishin · kiyoshi.fujishin@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Special Use Authorizations
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork John Day Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 6 S., R. 33 E., Sec 21
Tiger-Mill Completed
Environmental Assessment · Walla Walla Ranger District · updated 2/27/2025
The project area is east of the City of Walla Walla situated on the west slope of the Blue Mountains and encompasses the Mill Creek Municipal Watershed . · Umatilla; Wallowa; Columbia; Walla Walla, Oregon; Washington

The Tiger-Mill Project is being proposed to protect the Mill Creek Municipal Watershed and restore ecosystem processes and functions that foster landscape diversity and achieve desired vegetation conditions.

Vegetation management (other than forest products)Fuels managementWatershed management
Scoping Start
01/26/2023
Comment Period
01/26/2023
Objection Period Start
09/18/2024
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Joseph Sciarrino · joseph.sciarrino@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityIra - Inventoried Roadless Area Activities Requiring Chief's Approval
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Roadless Area Management; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Timber Sales (Green)
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsWalla Walla Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Decision Memo · Umatilla National Forest All Units · updated 4/26/2024
Tucannon and Panjab stream drainages adjacent to National Forest System Roads (FSR) 47 and 4723. · Columbia, Washington

Activities are planned to correct areas compromised by 2020 flood event, 2022 post-Green Ridge fire event and identified restoration needs. Activities include bank stabilization, culvert and road repair under the Forestwide Aquatics EA (47428).

Watershed management
Scoping Start
04/2024 (Estimated)
Decision
01/1970 (Estimated)
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)
Project documents
Zigmund Napkora · zigmund.napkora@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityWatershed Improvements
Decision Decided Date08/08/2026
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsPomeroy Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT9N, R 41E, Sec 3,10,15,16 and 21
Decision Memo · R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units · updated 4/7/2023
National Forest units, typically high elevation, where blister-rust resistant white-bark pine trees have been identified or are in screening, and areas that are high priority for new selections. · Baker; Deschutes; Douglas; Grant; Jefferson; Klamath; Lake; Lane; Union; Wallowa; Chelan; Ferry; King; Kittitas; Okanogan; Pend Oreille; Skagit; Snohomish; Stevens; Whatcom; Yakima, Oregon; Washington

The Pacific Northwest Region is collaborating with nine Forests to develop a region-wide project to protect whitebark pine trees (Pinus albicaulis) that have a high level of white pine blister rust resistance.

Wildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)
Scoping Start
04/2023 (Estimated)
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
Implementation
09/2023 (Estimated)
Project documents
Claire Ellwanger · claire.ellwanger@usda.gov
NEPA / regulatory detail
Categorical Exclusion32.2 (25), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(25)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements
ForestsDeschutes National Forest; Fremont-Winema National Forest; Malheur National Forest; Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Umatilla National Forest; Umpqua National Forest; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; Colville National Forest
DistrictsDeschutes National Forest All Units; Fremont-Winema National Forest All Units; Malheur National Forest All Units; Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest All Units; Umatilla National Forest All Units; Umpqua National Forest All Units; Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest All Units; Colville National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Environmental Assessment · Umatilla National Forest All Units · updated 3/8/2022
Within the boundary of the Umatilla National Forest and/or adjacent lands in boundary-spanning 5th HUC watersheds. · Grant; Morrow; Umatilla; Union; Wallowa; Wheeler; Asotin; Columbia; Garfield, Oregon; Washington

Aquatic restoration on public and private lands within the boundary of the UNF and/or adjacent lands in boundary-spanning 5th HUC watersheds where restoration activities would benefit or help achieve Forest Service aquatic restoration goals.

Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants
Scoping Start
06/13/2016
Comment Period
06/15/2018
Objection Period Start
08/29/2018
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
Implementation
11/2018 (Estimated)
Project documents
Katherine Richardson · katherinerichardson@fs.fed.us
NEPA / regulatory detail
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements; Watershed Improvements
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsUmatilla National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable