January 28, 2026: The Bureau of Land Management, Butte Falls Field office has issued a decision record for a determination of NEPA adequacy for the Long Ferry Fuels Reduction Project. The signed DNA and DR have been posted and can be seen by clicking on the documents link on the Documents tab. The 30 day appeal period will end on February 27, 2026.
May 27, 2025: The official Scoping Period has ended. The BLM is currently working on completing field surveys, finalizing the Determination of NEPA Adequacy (DNA), and establishing the final components of the Long Ferry Fuels Project.
May 5, 2025: The Long Ferry Fuels Reduction Project is open for a Scoping Period through May 23, 2025. You can submit scoping comments using the 'Participate Now' tab on the left side of this page. This project was analyzed under the 2022 Resilient Lands Integrated Vegetation Management Environmental Assessment (EA). To view the EA you may search the NEPA Register with this project number: DOI-BLM-ORWA-M000-2020-0001-EA or click 2022 Resilient Lands Integrated Vegetation Managment Environmental Assessment.
April 24, 2025: Please join the Butte Falls Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, for a field trip and public meeting to learn about the upcoming Long Ferry Fuels Reduction Project. The project, occurring near Shady Cove, includes treating up to 2,458 acres using small diameter thinning, handpile and burning, and underburning.
On May 8, 2025 please meet us for the field trip at the Shady Cove Library. The plan is to leave from the library at 3:00 pm and caravan to one of the planned treatment units. The fuels reduction unit selected for the field trip is close to town and on a paved road, making any vehicle you drive able to easily and safely reach the site. If you would like to attend the field trip, please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Wear appropriate shoes to allow for hiking a short distance on uneven terrain to view the treatment area. Bring enough water to enjoy a 30-minute conversation at the site. If you are unable to attend the field trip, please join us for the public meeting at the library. Drop-in any time between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. The public meeting is intended to share the current plans for the project and answer any questions people may have. The Field Manager and Project Lead will be in attendance and are looking forward to speaking with you, discussing ideas, and receiving your feedback. If you have questions regarding the field trip or public meeting, please reach out to Stephanie Duwe at [email protected] or Kyle Sullivan at [email protected] or by phone/text at 541-613-1418.
