Decision Memo Completed

Lane Creek Drilling Survey

Umatilla National Forest Umatilla, Oregon North Fork John Day Ranger District

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.

Location

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.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/10/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2030 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUsgs 9.5(G)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Lane Creek Drilling SurveyDecision Signed Date: 09/10/2025
ForestsUmatilla National Forest
DistrictsNorth Fork John Day Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 5S., R. 32E., NW/SE of Sec 30
Special use management