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Part of the Forest Service's role in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is to review certain projects for consistency with the Management Plan, including projects on National Forest System Lands, projects within the CRGNSA initiated by other federal agencies, and private forest practices within Special Management Areas.
Note: Not all proposed projects may appear on the map. See the list below for a more complete list.
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Forest Service follows NEPA regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under this rule, Forest Service officials determine which proposed projects are shared for public input.
The agency no longer issues a schedule of proposed actions (SOPA) report. Below is the current list of proposed projects available for review—your opportunity to learn more, share feedback, and stay engaged in decisions that shape the future of our public lands.
The proposed action is to replace the existing stream crossing structures with a bridge within the right-of-way where Kueffler Road (FSR 1400)crosses the East Fork Woodard Creek, providing aquatic organism passage and restoring the natural channel.
The proposed Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Sign Project proposes to replace existing signs and install new, thematic and interpretive signs throughout the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
The Forest Service is proposing geotechnical services which would involve excavation of up to four test pits within the existing Herman Creek campground and trailhead area.
Repaving the parking area at Herman Creek Trailhead, reorient parking spaces, move and replace vault toilet, install automated fee machine, bike racks, other trailhead amenities.
This project restore lower gradient reaches and complex low-energy habitats for Coho and Fall Chinook rearing and spawning by restoring valley bottom reconnection. This is the second phase of comprehensive restoration on Woodard Creek.
The purpose of this project is to improve forest health, ecosystem resilience, and wildlife habitat while also reducing the risk of impacts from wildfire to communities adjacent to NFS lands. Proposed management activities include small diameter thinning, select tree release, and prescribed fire.
Replacement of the existing restroom and reduce deferred maintenance at the site. Along with the restroom replacement project will replace the existing kiosk, install a fee tube for collection of recreation use fees, and improve accessibility.
