The project objective is to improve stream habitat to aid recovery of the Endangered Species Act listed Upper Willamette Winter Steelhead and Spring Chinook Salmon by tipping approximately 25 trees into the South Santiam River.
Location
The project is located on and adjacent to the South Santiam River and Soda Fork Creek next to the Yukwah Campground.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/10/2025
2
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2027 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements |
| South Santiam Tree Tipping | Decision Signed Date: 02/12/2026 |
| Forests | Willamette National Forest |
| Districts | Sweet Home Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |