Environmental Assessment Completed

South Fork Delta Restoration Expansion

Willamette National Forest Lane, Oregon McKenzie River Ranger District

This project will expand the the restoration area initially included in the 2018 Lower South Fork McKenzie River Floodplain Enhancement Project Environmental Assessment and provide recreational opportunities near the Delta Campground area.

Location

Delta Campground decommissioned area, South Fork McKenzie River and floodplain area adjacent to Forest Road 1900 downstream of the Forest Road 1900 bridge, Forest Road 26479 Cupola Rock area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/19/2023
2
Comment Period
06/04/2025
3
Objection Period Start
09/15/2025
4
Decision
01/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityForest Vegetation Improvements; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Watershed Improvements
South Fork Delta Restoration ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 01/12/2026
ForestsWillamette National Forest
DistrictsMcKenzie River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionRestoration Area: T16S R4E, Sec 23, 24 T16S R5E Sec 19 Wood Source Units: T16S R6E Sec 11,12,13,14 T16S R7E Sec 7,8,9,16,17,18
Watershed management