Decision Memo Completed

Buckhorn Radio Shelter and Tower Replacement

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Wallowa, Oregon Wallowa-Whitman National Forest All Units

A radio communication tower and associated radio shelter need to be replaced due to their poor conditions.

Location

Located near the Buckhorn Overlook recreation site

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/07/2024
2
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction
Decision Decided Date04/24/2026
ForestsWallowa-Whitman National Forest
DistrictsHells Canyon NRA
Legal Land DescriptionT3N, R48E, SW-NE S9
Facility management