The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received nominations of National Forest System lands to be considered for a future, competitive geothermal lease sale. The Forest Service is considering whether to consent to the BLM to lease these lands.
Location
South-east corner of the Clackamas River Ranger District
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/16/2025
2
Comment Period
04/16/2025
3
Objection Period Start
08/20/2025
4
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
02/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Geothermal |
| Consent for Geothermal Leasing | Decision Signed Date: 01/06/2026 |
| Forests | Mt. Hood National Forest |
| Districts | Clackamas River Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T8S, R7E, Willamette Meridian, Sections 23-26 and 35-36; T9S, R7E, Willamette Meridian, Sections 1-2 |